Order of General/Raj Whitehall Books
Raj Whitehall is the lead character in a series of military science fiction novels known as The General series. The series was created by American author David Drake and the books have been written by S.M. Stirling, Eric Flint and Tony Daniel. The series is inspired by Byzantine commander Belisarius. The planet Bellevue was once home to a high-tech civilization, but it collapsed and is now slowly redeveloping. (more…)
Order of Draka Books
Draka is a series of dystopian alternate history novels and one anthology by Canadian-American novelist S.M. Stirling. The series is about an empire of slaveholders in Africa that have been founded by British subjects who left to South Africa following than the American Revolution. The British were joined by French Royalists, Icelanders, Napoleonic war vets and Confederates from the American Civil War. The culture created (called “the Draka”) is based on race and class, while having gender-equality. In the series, attitudes about nudity and sexuality are more outgoing. (more…)
Order of S.M. Stirling Books
S.M. Stirling is a Canadian-American author of science fiction, fantasy and alternate history novels. He writes The Fifth Millennium, Draka, Raj Whitehall, The Change and several other series. He has also written for series he didn’t create, such as Terminator 2, The Ship Who Sang, Riftwar and others. His books focus on military-based cultures, cultural values, technology and strong female characters. (more…)
Order of Layton Green Books
Layton Green is an author of mystery, suspense and thriller novels. He is the author of the Dominic Grey series. Layton went to law school in New Orleans and then subsequently practiced as an attorney for many years. He has also worked as an intern for the United Nations, an ESL teacher in Central America, a bartender in London and many other jobs. He has been to over 50 countries, wanting to see everything the world has to offer. In order to create the Dominic Grey character, he combines his interest in spirituality and jujitsu that come out in his writing. (more…)
Order of Bill Slider Books
Inspector Bill Slider is a fictional character who appears in a series of detective fiction/mystery novels by British author Cynthia Harrod-Eagles. Bill Slider works as a police inspector out of the Shepherd’s Bush CID in London, England. Before starting to write the series, Harrod-Eagles had no idea how to write a detective novel and just started writing for fun. Cynthia didn’t even know who the body was going to turn out to be and just wrote as she went along. (more…)
Order of Morland Dynasty Books
The Morland Dynasty is a series of historical fiction by British novelist Cynthia Harrod-Eagles. Set in York, England, the books follow the Morland family all the way back from the Wars of the Roses in the 15th century all the way up to the Great Depression and beyond. (more…)
Order of Cynthia Harrod-Eagles Books
Cynthia Harrod-Eagles is a British author of romance, mystery and historical fiction novels. She writes the Morland Dynasty and Bill Slider series. She has also written under the pen names of Emma Woodhouse and Elizabeth Bennett. Cynthia went to school at Burlington School, a girls’ charity school that has been up and running since 1699. She went on to attend the University of Edinburgh and University College London, studying English, historiy and philosophy. Cynthia lives in London with her husband and enjoys writing, music, horses, wine, architecture and the countryside. (more…)
Order of Sebastian St. Cyr Books
The Sebastian St. Cyr series is a series of historical mystery novels by American novelist C.S. Harris (Candice Proctor). The series is set in Regency England. Sebastian St. Cyr, Viscount Devlin is heir to an earldom, as well as a former Army officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. Sebastian is a master of a disguise who can move from Mayfair’s ballrooms to the rookeries in St. Giles or perhaps to the River Thames’ dangerous docks. (more…)
Order of C.S. Harris Books
C.S. Harris is the pen name of American author Candice Proctor, who writes historical mystery novels (as C.S. Harris), thriller novels (as C.S. Graham) and historical romance novels (under her real name). She writes the Sebastian St. Cyr series. Candice got her degree in Classics, then earned her MA and Ph.D’s in history. She went on to teach at two different universities and worked as an archaeologist at various sites. She has also worked as a partner in an international business consulting firm. Candice is the daughter of an Air Force officer/university professor. She has lived all over Europe, as well as in Jordan and Australia. She currently resides in New Orleans with her husband (and occasional writing partner), Steve Harris, two daughters and several cats. (more…)
Order of John Locke Action Thriller Books
John Locke is the protagonist in a series of action thriller e-pulp novels by American author Mike Pettit. Locke travels around Asia fighting various greedy criminal organizations, who are obsessed with power, gambling and sex, that will do anything to see him dead. (more…)