Order of L.T. Ryan Books
L.T. Ryan is an American novelist of mystery, suspense and thriller novels. He writes the Jack Noble series (which includes the Noble Intentions serial series). He has also started writing a YA post-apocalyptic zombie adventure series called Affliction Z. L.T. prefers to write fast-paced suspense-thriller novels, but in his spare time, he enjoys reading, hiking, mountain biking and fishing. He lives outside Atlanta, Georgia with his wife, three daughters and their dog. (more…)
Order of Skip Langdon/Talba Wallis Books
Skip Langdon is the protagonist in a series of mystery novels by American author Julie Smith. She works as a policewoman in New Orleans, Louisiana. The novel 82 Desire would introduce readers to a new character from Julie Smith, which was Talba Wallis (aka Baroness de Pontalba). Talba is a black poet and computer expert who also does some investigating on the side. Both series are set in New Orleans, Louisiana. (more…)
Order of Rebecca Schwartz Books
Rebecca Schwartz is the protagonist in a series of mystery novels by American novelist Julie Smith. Rebecca Schwartz is based out of San Francisco, California, works as a lawyer and fashions herself to be a feminist. The series is considered to be a “semi-cozy” mystery series. (more…)
Order of Julie Smith Books
Julie Smith is an American author of mystery novels. She writes and has written the Rebecca Schwartz, Paul McDonald, Skip Langdon and Talba Wallis series. After Julie graduated from the University of Mississippi, she wroked as a journalist for the next 16 years in New Orleans and San Francisco. She has also worked as a copywriter and as a public information officer. She won the Edgar Award in 1991 for Best Novel for her novel New Orleans Mourning. (more…)
Order of Tweed & Co. Books
Tweed & Co. is a series of spy thriller novels by British novelist Colin Forbes. Tweed is an agent with the Secret Intelligence Service, who works alongside Paula Gray and Bob Newman (the “co” part of the title). (more…)
Order of Colin Forbes Books
Colin Forbes was the main pen name of British novelist Raymond Sawkins (1923-2006), who also used the pen names of Richard Raine, Jay Bernard and Harold English throughout his career. During his career, he wrote thriller novels (largely spy thrillers) and was best known for his Tweed & Co. series. Forbes started out working as a sub-editor for a publishing company before serving with the British Army in North Africa and the Middle East during the Second World War. When he went back to civilian life, he worked for a publishing and print company and eventually transitioned into becoming a novelist on a full-time basis. He died in 2006 of a heart attack. (more…)
Order of Caleb Carr Books
Caleb Carr is an American novelist of historical fiction, mystery novels and science fiction novels. He has written two Laszlo Kreizler & John Schuyler Moore novels and also has written multiple screenplays and stageplays, including the prequel to the film The Exorcist (which received praise from William Peter Blatty). Carr has also written several non-fiction books. (more…)
Order of Charles Lenox Books
Charles Lenox is the protagonist in a series of historical mystery novels by American author Charles Finch. The series is set in 1860s Victorian London, where Charles Lenox enjoys sitting in his study while sipping a cup of tea next to a nice fire, while reading a book. However, sometimes he has to put his book down and investigate the public houses, luxurious mansions in Mayfair or maybe the secrets that lie in Oxford as an amateur sleuth. (more…)
Order of Charles Finch Books
Charles Finch is an American author of historical mystery novels. Most of his novels thus far have featured series protagonist Charles Lenox, a gentleman sleuth. Finch attended both Phillips Academy and Yale University, majoring in English and History. In addition to that, he also received his Master’s degree in Renaissance English Literature from Oxford University. Charles lives in Oxford, England. (more…)
Order of Vesper Holly Books
Vesper Holly is the protagonist in a series of young adult adventure novels by American novelist Lloyd Alexander. Vesper is an orphan, whose father disappeared while on an expedition to Illyria in the Balkans. She is now being looked after by her aunt and uncle while she goes on adventures around the world. (more…)