Order of Gayle Lynds Books
Gayle Lynds is an American novelist of spy thriller novels. Lynds was born in Nebraska and raised in the Midwest and earned her journalism degree from the University of Iowa. She began writing pulp fiction novels under various pen names (such as Don Pendleton) and also writing the Covert-One with Robert Ludlum. She is the widow of fellow novelist Dennis Lynds. (more…)
Order of Arly Hanks Books
Arly Hanks is the protagonist in a series of cozy mysteries by American novelist Joan Hess. The series is also often referred to as The Maggody Mysteries series. Arly Hanks is the young female sheriff in the fictional small town of Maggody, Arkansas with a population of 755. (more…)
Order of Claire Malloy Books
Claire Malloy is the protagonist in a series of cozy mystery novels by American novelist Joan Hess. Claire Malloy owns a small bookstore in the fictional town of Farberville, Arkansas that’s located right across from Farberville College. (more…)
Order of Joan Hess Books
Joan Hess is an American author of mystery novels. She writes the Claire Malloy series and the Arly Hanks series (also known as the Maggody Mysteries). Hess earned her B.A. from the University of Arkansas in art and an M.S. in early childhood development from Long Island University. It was suggested to her by a friend to try writing a romance novel. After ten tries, she decided to switch to mysteries and finally found success. Joan lives in Austin, Texas and has two twin grandchildren. (more…)
Order of Matt Johnson Books
Matt Johnson is an English author of thriller novels. Before becoming a novelist, Johnson was a soldier and a police inspector with Scotland Yard. During this time, he was witness to many horrific scenes in the aftermath of the London terrorist attacks. As a member of the Crime Squad, Johnson was one of the first on the scenes to a bombing in Regent’s Park. Two years later, he was a police escort to an ambulance containing an injured officer (who turned out to be a close friend) following a shooting outside the Libyan Embassy near St. James’ Square. They were forced to drive on the sidewalk in order to get to the hospital. Then, he was nearly killed during the Baltic Exchange Bombing and diagnosed with PTSD; experiencing nightmares, waking up in cold sweats, flashbacks and other common symptoms of the condition. It was suggested in counselling that he record these experiences in order to move past them and was convinced that they would make a good book. (more…)
Order of Faith Fairchild Books
Faith Fairchild is the protagonist in a series of cozy mystery novels by American novelist Katherine Hall Page. Faith Fairchild is a caterer and wife of a minister who has left New York City for the village of Aleford, Massachusetts. But when murder is committed, she finds herself wearing the hat of an amateur sleuth as well. (more…)
Order of Katherine Hall Page Books
Katherine Hall Page is an American novelist of mystery novels. She writes the Faith Fairchild series. Katherine grew up in New Jersey and got her B.A. in English from Wellesley College in Massachusetts – the state where she lives to this day. Before becoming a writer on a full-time basis, Katherine was a high school teacher for several years. (more…)
Order of Dick Moonlight Books
Dick Moonlight is the main character in a series of mystery/thriller novels by American novelist Vincent Zandri. Richard “Dick” Moonlight is a former APD detective who now works as a private investigator and a massage therapist. The books are set in Albany, New York. (more…)
Order of P.I. Jack Marconi Books
P.I. Jack Marconi is the protagonist in a series of mystery/thriller novels by American novelist Vincent Zandri. Jack Marconi is a prison warden who has fallen on hard times after his wife was killed a year ago. (more…)
Order of Vincent Zandri Books
Vincent Zandri is an American author of noir thriller novels. He writes the P.I. Jack Marconi and Dick Moonlight series. Zandri graduated from Vermont College with an MFA in Writing. His work has been translated into several different languages, including Dutch, Russian, Japanese and more. Zandri is also a photojournalist and foreign correspondent for Russia Today TV. He lives in Albany, New York and frequently travels to Florence, Italy. (more…)