Order of Gordon Korman Books
Gordon Korman is a Canadian-American author of young adult and children’s novels. He is the author of the Macdonald Hall (aka Bruno and Boots), Swindle Mysteries and On the Run. He has also contributed to the multi-author 39 Clues series. Korman was born in Montreal and grew up in Thornhill, Ontario (outside of Toronto). He moved to the United States in order to attend New York University, where he earned his B.A. in 1985. Gordon lives in Long Island, New York with his wife and three children. (more…)
Order of Sano Ichiro Books
Sano Ichiro is the protagonist in a series of historical mystery/detective fiction novels by American novelist Laura Joh Rowland. The series is set in 17th century Edo, Japan (now Tokyo). Sano Ichiro is a samurai who has difficulty following the bushido code. He must balance serving his master as well as his wife, Ueda Reiko. The novel stays true to historical details, while taking some creative license with some characters. (more…)
Order of Laura Joh Rowland Books
Laura Joh Rowland is an American author of historical fiction and historical mystery novels. She writes the Sano Ichiro series and the Secret Adventures of Charlotte Bronte series. Laura is the granddaughter of Chinese and Korean immigrants. She grew up in Michigan and earned her B.S. in microbiology and a Master of Public Health at the University of Michigan. In the past, she has worked as a chemist, microbiologist, sanitary inspector and quality engineer. She is a survivor of Hurricane Katrina, where her New Orleans home was destroyed. She now lives in New York City. (more…)
Order of Mystere Parish Books
Mystere Parish is a series of romantic suspense trilogies by American novelist Jana DeLeon. (more…)
Order of Ghost-In-Law Books
The Ghost-in-Law series is a series of paranormal mystery/romance novels by American author Jana DeLeon. The series follows the ghost of Helena Haunt, who haunts her daughter-in-law (Maryse Robicheaux) and friends, while looking to solve her own murder. The series is set in the Louisiana bayous. (more…)
Order of Jana DeLeon Books
Jana DeLeon is an American novelist of mystery and romance novels. She writes the Ghost-in-Law Mystery and Romance, Miss Fortune Mysteries and Mystere Parish series. Jana was raised in the bayous of Louisiana, which is the setting of much of her novels. Before becoming an author, she was a CFO who left the corporate world in order to start writing novels. (more…)
Order of David Brunelle Books
David Brunelle is the protagonist in a series of legal thriller novels by American novelist Stephen Penner. David Brunelle is a homicide prosecutor based out of Seattle, Washington. (more…)
Order of Maggie Devereaux Books
Maggie Devereaux is the protagonist in a series of paranormal mystery novels by American novelist Stephen Penner. Maggie Devereaux is an American student who gets the opportunity to study in Scotland. But the opportunity doesn’t turn to be as good as she was hoping when a serial killer begins killing the students at her school. (more…)
Order of Professor Barrister’s Dinosaur Mysteries Books
Professor Barrister’s Dinosaur Mysteries is a series of children’s mystery books by American author Stephen Penner. The main characters of the series, Nate and Emily, are two third graders who meet Professor Barrister, who is a world-renowned paleontologist. With his help, the two kids go on adventures through time and meet different species of dinosaurs. The books are in full colour and contain illustrations by Penner himself. (more…)
Order of Stephen Penner Books
Stephen Penner is an American author of legal thriller, mystery and sci-fi novels as well as children’s books. He writes the Professor Barrister’s Dinosaur Mysteries, Maggie Deveraux and David Brunelle series. As a kid, Stephen wrote fantasy and murder mystery stories. He attended law school at the University of Michigan and began practicing as a defense lawyer in Seattle. Eventually, he switched to a prosecutor. Stephen enjoys painting, drawing and spending time with his family. Originally from Detroit, he currently resides in Seattle, Washington. (more…)