Order of Jessica Balzano/Kevin Byrne Books
Jessica Balzano and Kevin Byrne are the protagonists in a series of police procedural/thriller novels by American author Richard Montanari. The series takes place in the homicide unit of the Philadelphia Police Department and is narrated by detectives Kevin Byrne and his partner Jessica Balzano. Publishers Weekly has said that the books “possess a psychological depth all too rare in such fiction.” (more…)
Order of Richard Montanari Books
Richard Montanari is an American author of crime fiction, mystery and thriller novels. His novels have been published in nearly 30 languages. Richard spent time living in Europe, including London, where he worked selling clothes. Eventually, he moved back to the States and joined his family business. After five years, he decided to make a change to a writing career. He is best known for his Philadelphia series, featuring Jessica Balzano and Kevin Byrne. Montanari lives in Northeast Ohio – the same place he was born. (more…)
Order of Big Stone Gap Books
Big Stone Gap is a series of women’s fiction by American novelist Adriana Trigiani. The series is set in Big Stone Gap, Virginia – a “sleepy hamlet” in the Blue Ride Mountains – in 1978. It follows a 35 year-old woman named Ave Maria Mulligan, who is the self-proclaimed spinster of the town and the local pharmacist. (more…)
Order of Adriana Trigiani Books
Adriana Trigiani is an American author of women’s fiction. She is also a TV writer, producer and film director. Trigiani was raised in Big Stone Gap, which was the basis for her first novel and its sequels. (more…)
Order of Inspector Carlyle Books
Inspector Carlyle is the central character in a series of crime fiction novels by British author James Craig. John Carlyle is an inspector with the Metropolitan Police of London, working out of the Charing Cross police station. Craig got the original concept for the character after reading A Florentine Death by Michele Giuttari. Although London is over 650 sq. miles, full of over 8 million people, the series is mostly set in and around Covent Garden, allowing Craig to use such famous London landmarks as Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace. (more…)
Order of James Craig Books
James Craig is an English novelist of crime fiction. Before becoming an author, James worked in London as a journalist and as a consultant for over thirty years. His series features Inspector John Carlyle. He describes his work as “European crime fiction,” full of shades of grey, ambiguous morals and unfinished business. James lives in the Covent Garden area of London with his wife and daughter. (more…)
Order of Comeback Kids Books
The Comeback Kids series is a series of YA sports novels by American author Mike Lupica. The series is about various kids playing various team sports and fighting back to win the game from behind. (more…)
Order of Mike Lupica Books
Mike Lupica is an American author and sportswriter. Mike writes sports columns for The Daily News and wrote autobiographies with Reggie Jackson and Bill Parcells. He has been a contributor to the ESPN talk show The Sports Reporters since 1988. As an author, he writes sports novels for children as well as non-fiction sports books. (more…)
Order of Children Of The Lamp Books
The Children of the Lamp series is a fantasy adventure series by British novelist P.B. Kerr. Two twins, John and Philippa Gaunt, have discovered that they are descendants of the djinn. Now they have the power to grant wishes, travel to extraordinary places and make things disappear. (more…)
Order of Bernie Gunther Books
Bernie Gunther is the central character in a series of historical mystery/thriller novels by British novelist Philip Kerr. Bernie fought on the Turkish Front during World War I and was a cop before becoming a private eye in Berlin before World War II. His business is heating up due to the rise of the Nazi Party, even though he’s not making any friends with those in power. (more…)