Order of Mrs. Pargeter Books
Mrs. Pargeter is the protagonist in a series of cozy mystery novels by British novelist Simon Brett. Mrs. Pargeter is an attractive widow who uses her late husband’s old friends to assist her in solving various mysteries. (more…)
Order of Charles Paris Books
Charles Paris is the protagonist in a series of mystery novels by British author Simon Brett. Charles Paris is separated from his wife and still unhappy, with a little success in his acting career (but not that much) and has a bit of a drinking problem (but not out of control). He ends up finding himself getting mixed up into various crimes and then becoming an amateur sleuth by accident. (more…)
Order of Simon Brett Books
Simon Brett is an English novelist of mystery novels. He writes the Charles Paris, Mrs. Pargeter, Fethering Mysteries and Blotto & Twinks series. He is also an accomplished playwright. Simon got his degree (with first-class honours) from Dulwich College and Wadham College, Oxford. He went on to work for BBC Radio, which included producing the first episode of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and several other popular shows. Following that, he moved to the television end of the BBC, including producing End of Part One and The Glums. Since that time, he has moved onto becoming a sitcom writer in addition to his work as a novelist. (more…)
Order of Glenn Cooper Books
Glenn Cooper is an American novelist of thriller novels. He writes the Will Piper/Library of the Dead series. Cooper earned his archaeology degree from Harvard and then went on to get his medical degree from Tufts University. He is also a screenwriter and film producer with his production company, Lascaux Pictures. (more…)
Order of Puzzle Lady Mysteries Books
The Puzzle Lady Mysteries is a series of cozy mystery novels by American author Parnell Hall. The protagonist of this series is Miss Cora Felton, who is an eccentric old woman who is obsessed with playing puzzles. She often ends up sticking her nose into things that are not her business and her niece constantly has to help her out of the various messes she gets herself in. Of course, as with any good “cozy” mystery series, many of these messes involve murder. (more…)
Order of Steve Winslow Books
Steve Winslow is the protagonist in a series of legal thriller/mystery novels by American novelist Parnell Hall (originally using the pen name of J.P. Hailey). (more…)
Order of Stanley Hastings Books
Stanley Hastings is the protagonist in a series of hardboiled mystery novels by American novelist Parnell Hall. Stanley Hastings is just as tough as he sounds – completely inept, somewhat of a coward and reluctantly working as a private investigator who works for a lawyer in New York City. Stanley is in his 40s and married with a son. He’s only working as a P.I. until his writing career takes off. He’s also tried his hand at acting, with little success. (more…)
Order of Parnell Hall Books
Parnell Hall is an American author of mystery novels. He writes the Stanley Hastings, Steve Winslow (as J.P. Hailey) and Puzzle Lady Mysteries series. He also wrote the screenplay to the 1984 horror film C.H.U.D. (more…)
Order of Obsidian Books
The Obsidian Universe is a series of fantasy novels by authors Mercedes Lackey and James Mallory. The series consists of the Obsidian Trilogy, Enduring Flame series and the Dragon Prophecy series. (more…)
Order of Elves On The Road Books
The Elves on the Road universe is a universe of fantasy novels by American novelist Mercedes Lackey and several other authors. The universe consists of the Diana Tregarde, Bedlam’s Bard (aka Urban Elves), Serrated Edge and Doubled Edge series. (more…)