Order of Leigh Koslow Books
Leigh Koslow is the protagonist in a series of cozy mystery novels by American novelist Edie Claire. Leigh is a copywriter and a lover of pets based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She ends up happening upon a dead body, and lo-and-behold, a second career as an amateur sleuth begins. (more…)
Order of Edie Claire Books
Edie Claire is an American author of mystery novels, romantic suspense, YA romance, women’s fiction and comedic stageplays. She writes the Leigh Koslow series. She says that in her writing, you will always find humour, romance, suspense, relatable characters and relationships and finally, a happy ending. In addition to being a novelist and a playwright, Edie is also a veterinarian, a childbirth educator and a mother of three. (more…)
Order of Lady Julia Grey Books
Lady Julia Grey is the protagonist in a series of historical mystery novels by American novelist Deanna Raybourn. Following her husband’s sudden death, Julia Grey is dragged into a mystery and deceit. On the bright side, it is also when she meets the enigmatic and attractive private eye, Nicholas Brisbane. (more…)
Order of Deanna Raybourn Books
Deanna Raybourn is an American author of historical mystery novels. She writes the Lady Julia Grey series. Deanna’s family has been in Texas for six generations. She graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a double English major. After graduating, Raybourn taught high school English in San Antonio before switching careers to become a novelist. Deanna lives in Virginia with her husband and daughter. (more…)
Order of Sloan and Crosby Books
Sloan and Crosby (aka the Calleshire Chronicles) is a series of crime fiction/mystery novels by English novelist Catherine Aird. “Sloan” is Detective Inspector Christopher Dennis Sloan (aka “Seedy”). Sloan is married and enjoys growing roses in his spare time. “Crosby” is his hapless sidekick – Detective Constable William Crosby. The series is set in Calleshire, a fictional county based on Kent. (more…)
Order of Catherine Aird Books
Catherine Aird is the pen name of English author Kinn Hamilton McIntosh, who writes crime fiction novels. She is the author of the Sloan and Crosby series (aka The Calleshire Chronicles), which is the series that almost all of her novels belong to. Aird was born in Yorkshire, England, where she attended Waverley School and Greenhead High School. She served as Chair of the Crime Writers’ Assocation for 1990-91 and a Member of the Order of the British Empire due to her work with the Girl Guides. Catherine lives in a village near Canterbury, Kent, England, where she enjoys the village life. (more…)
Order of Monster High Books
Monster High is a multi-author series of children’s novels based on a doll line developed by Mattel and created by Garrett Sander. The dolls are all based on various horror movie, monster movie, sci-fi characters and other creatures. Some of the “ghouls” (like “girls”) in the series are Frankie Stein, Clawdeen Wolf, Draculaura, Cleo de Nile, Deuce Gorgon, Lagoona Blue, Ghoulia Yelps, Abbey Bominable and Spectra Vondergeist. (more…)
Order of Alphas Books
The Alphas is a series of young adult novels by Canadian-American author Lisi Harrison. The Alpha Academy was founded by Shira Brazille in order to nurture the best and brightest dancers, writers, musicians and investors. The academy only houses one hundred girls, and will send anyone home at any time if they are not cutting the mustard. The series is a spin-off of The Clique series. The main characters in the series are Skye Hamilton (who originally appeared in The Clique), Allie A. Abbott, Charlie Deery, Shira Brazille, Darwin Brazille and Allie J. Abbott. (more…)
Order of Clique Books
The Clique is a series of young adult novels by Canadian-American novelist Lisi Harrison. The main characters of the series are five girls – Massie, Alicia, Dylan and Kristen (also known as The Pretty Committee) and newcomer to the school, Claire. The girls are “A-Listers” at an all-girls middle school called Octavian Country Day (OCD). The series has been adapted to direct-to-video movies by Warner Brothers. The series spins off into Harrison’s other series, The Alphas. (more…)
Order of Lisi Harrison Books
Lisi Harrison is a Canadian-American author of young adult and children’s novels, including her The Clique, Alphas and Pretenders series. She also writes books based on the Monster High doll line from Mattell. Lisi grew up in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and moved to Montreal, Quebec when she was 18 to major in film at McGill University. After deciding she wanted to be a writer rather than a filmmaker, she moved over to Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts where she earned her BFA. From there, she got a job at MTV where she eventually became Senior Director of Development and lasted there for 12 years. Lisi is married with two children and currently lives in Laguna Beach, California where she writes eight hours a day. (more…)