Order of Chanur Saga Books
The Chanur Saga is a series of science fiction/space opera novels by American author C.J. Cherryh. The series is set in Cherryh’s Alliance-Union universe on the other side of Earth from those novels. The series deals with the linguistic and psychological differences between the various civilizations featured, such as how the seven races who inhabit the area of space known as “The Compact” learn how to deal with a new race of alien called “the human.” The books also contain a commentary on gender politics, flipping the gender roles around. (more…)
Order of Alliance-Union Books
The Alliance-Union Universe is a series of science fiction novels by American novelist C.J. Cherryh. The novels set in this universe range between space opera and hard science fiction. In the series, space stations have been privatized by the Sol Corporation, and are being built increasingly further away from Earth. Those stationed at the various locations all eventually develop their own unique identities and cultures. Tensions develop and some of the colonists break off of the Earth Company and begin to engineer an army of clones, which starts a war between the Company and the independent Union. (more…)
Order of C.J. Cherryh Books
C.J. Cherryh is an American author of science fiction and fantasy novels. She is the creator and author of the Alliance-Union universe (including the Chanur Saga), the Merovingen Nights series, Fortress/Tristen series and the Foreigner series. In her style of writing, the story is narrated in the third person, but the only things written about are through the eyes of the main character. She focuses on the themes of politics, militarism and outsiders trying to fit in in a new, different culture. Cherryh lives near Spokane, Washington with fellow sci-fi/fantasy author and artist Jane Fancher. (more…)
If You Like Vince Flynn/Mitch Rapp, You’ll Love…
We are all very sad at the passing of Vince Flynn. (News: Vince Flynn Passes Away)
I was a huge Vince Flynn fan. I still remember reading Transfer of Power, the first Mitch Rapp book. I liked it so much, that despite there being a huge thunderstorm outside, I ran up to the local bookstore getting soaked just so I could buy the 2nd book in the series.
There’s no doubt that Vince Flynn redefined the spy thriller genre.
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Vince Flynn Passes Away
Written by Dan Malone on Wednesday, June 19th, 2013Vince Flynn, the author of the critically-acclaimed “Mitch Rapp” series of books, has passed away.
Flynn battled prostate cancer for the last couple of years, and lost the battle on Wednesday, June 19th, 2013.
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Order of Primavera Blackstone Books
Primavera Blackstone is the lead character in a crime fiction series by Quintin Jardine. The series is set in Spain. Primavera is formerly the wife of Oz Blackstone and originally made her debut in that series. (more…)
Order of Oz Blackstone Books
Oz Blackstone is the lead character in a series of crime fiction novels by Scottish novelist Quintin Jardine (originally writing as Matthew Reid). Blackstone is a private investigator who often partners with Primavera Phillips – a childhood sweetheart of his. The series is connected to the Primavera Blackstone series. (more…)
Order of Bob Skinner Books
Bob Skinner is the lead character in a series of crime fiction novels by Scottish novelist Quintin Jardine. Detective Chief Robert Skinner is the head of the Edinburgh Criminal Investigation Department. (more…)
Order of Quintin Jardine Books
Quintin Jardine is a Scottish author of crime fiction. He writes the Bob Skinner, Oz Blackstone and Primavera Blackstone series. Born in Motherwell, he studied law at Glasgow University. Before becoming a novelist, Quintin worked as a journalist, political information officer and media relations consultant. He slow transitioned himself into a career in writing fiction. Quintin left his hometown of Motherwell in 1968, but is still a Motherwell FC supporter. He is married with four adult children and splits his time between Gullane, East Lothian and L’Escala, Costa Brava, Spain. (more…)
Order of Birchbark House Books
The Birchbark House is a series of historical children’s books by American author Louise Erdrich. Set in the mid-19th century, the series is a look at the Westward Expansion of the United States through the Native American point of view. The series portrays the Native American culture realistically and is sympathetic towards it. The series is ideal for Grades 3-7, but can also be read by older readers who are interested in U.S. history too. (more…)