Order of Elizabeth Spann Craig Books
Elizabeth Spann Craig is an American author of cozy mystery novels. She writes the Myrtle Clover Mysteries, the Memphis Barbeque Mysteries (as Riley Adams) and the Southern Quilting Mysteries. Elizabeth enjoys participating in the online writing community and blogging about writing. She also woks with Hiveword’s Mike Fleming to manage a search engine for writers. Elizabeth lives in North Carolina with her two children. (more…)
Order of Michael Kelly Books
Michael Kelly is the protagonist in a series of crime thrillers by American novelist Michael Harvey. Michael Kelly is a former cop, now working as a private investigator in Chicago, Illinois. The similarities between author and character run much deeper than having similar names – like his main character, Harvey makes his home in the Second City. (more…)
Order of Michael Harvey Books
Michael Harvey is an author of crime fiction, suspense and thriller novels. He writes the Michael Kelly series. In addition to his work as an author, Michael is also a writer, producer and journalist. He is a co-creator, writer and executive producer of the TV show Cold Case Files and also worked as an investigative producer for CBS in Chicago. Although he now makes his home in Chicago (which is where his novels are set), Michael was born and raised in Boston, where he attended Boston Latin School. He earned his degree in law from Duke University, his Master’s in journalism from Northwestern University in addition to a Bachelor’s degree in classical languages from Holy Cross College. He lives in Chicago with his wife, Mary Frances. He can be found at his pub, The Hidden Shamrock, enjoying a pint of Guinness. (more…)
Order of Dixie Hemingway Books
Dixie Hemingway is the protagonist in a series of cozy mystery novels by American author Blaize Clement (and later, John Clement). Once an officer of the law, Dixie is now a pet-sitter based in Sarasota, Florida. Dixie values her family and her pets more than anything else in her life. Major themes in the series include the intelligence and nobility of animals as well as the unconditional love that exists between people and their pets. (more…)
Order of Blaize Clement Books
Blaize Clement (1932-2011) was an American author of mystery novels, as well as a romance novel as Lee Silvey. She wrote the Dixie Hemingway cozy mystery series, which has been inherited by her son, John Clement. Before becoming an author, she attended the University of Houston and Baylor University in order to become a clinical psychologist. She liked to write about how animals could be intelligent as well as noble. Her favourite author was Rudyard Kipling; she used to beg her children to let her read The Elephant’s Child to them, and even recorded herself reading it for her grandchildren. (more…)
Order of Vatta’s War Books
Vatta’s War is a military science fiction series of novels by American novelist Elizabeth Moon. The protagonist of the series of Kylara Vatta, whose family runs an interstellar shipping business called Vatta Enterprises. She wishes to start her own life by enrolling into the academy, but is forced to quit and work for the family business. (more…)
Order of Paksenarrion Books
The Paksenarrion universe, also known as the Paksworld universe, is a series of science fiction/fantasy novels by American author Elizabeth Moon. The original trilogy series, entitled Deed of Paksenarrion, follows Paksenarrion Dorthansdotter (aka Paks). Other series in the universe include Legacy of Gird and Paladin’s Legacy. (more…)
Order of Serrano Legacy Books
The Serrano Legacy is a series of sci-fi/space opera novels by American novelist Elizabeth Moon. The series is also known as the Familias Regnant series. (more…)
Order of Elizabeth Moon Books
Elizabeth Moon is an American author of military science fiction and fantasy novels. She writes the Paksenarrion universe series, Familias Regnant universe (aka the Serrano Legacy) series and Vatta’s War series. Elizabeth got her Bachelor’s degree in History from Rice University before joining the U.S. Marines. Her sci-fi novels largely have military themes, but also cover other themes such as biology and politics. She has won the 1989 Compton Crook Award for Sheepfarmer’s Daughter, the 2003 Nebula Award for Best Novel for the novel The Speed of Dark and the 2007 Robert A. Heinlein Award. Besides writing, she is also a musician and a fencer. (more…)
Order of Jilliane Hoffman Books
Jilliane Hoffman is an American author of legal suspense and thriller novels. She writes the C.J. Townsend series. Before becoming an author, Jilliane worked as an Assistant State Attorney in Florida from 1992 until 1996, then worked as the Regional Legal Advisor for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. She lives in South Florida with her husband and two children. (more…)