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…)
Order of Philip Kerr Books
Philip Kerr was a British author of thriller novels and children’s books under the pen name of P.B. Kerr.
Philip passed away on March 23rd, 2018.
Kerr got his Master’s in Law from the University of Birmingham before working as a copywriter and finally becoming a full-time author in 1989. His series include Bernie Gunther and the Children of the Lamp series. Kerr lives in Wimbledon with his wife and fellow novelist, Jane Thynne. They have three children. (more…)
Order of Dr. David Hunter Books
Dr. David Hunter is a fictional character created by English novelist Simon Beckett, and is the protagonist in a series of crime fiction novels. David Hunter left his old life as a forensic anthropologist behind after losing his wife and daughter in a car accident. He now works as a GP in a Norfolk village called Manham. However, events have occured in Manham are forcing him to use his forensic knowledge once again. (more…)
Order of Simon Beckett Books
Simon Beckett is an English author of crime fiction. He earned his Master of Arts in English before playing in bands and then becoming a freelance journalist for several papers, including The Times, The Independent on Sunday, The Daily Telegraph and The Observer. He is the author of the Dr. David Hunter series, which was inspired by Dr. Bill Bass’ Body Farm. (more…)
Order of Forrest Carter Books
Forrest Carter is the pen name of American author and political speechwriter Asa Earl Carter (1925-1979). Carter used the pseudonym in order to masquerade as a Cherokee, but after the publication of The Rebel Outlaw: Josey Wales, The New York Times revealed that he was actually Asa Earl Carter – a Southern Klansman. Whether or not you agree with his politics, his novel The Rebel Outlaw: Josey Wales was extremely successful and was adapted into the film The Outlaw Josey Wales by Clint Eastwood. (more…)
Order of Storm Runners Books
Storm Runners is a series of YA adventure novels by American author Roland Smith. “Storm Runners” refers to Chase Masters and his father, who race across the country chasing tornadoes, hurricanes and floods. Whenever bad weather strikes, they are in hot pursuit. (more…)
Order of I, Q Books
I, Q is a series of YA mystery novels by American novelist Roland Smith. The series follows Q (short for Quest), whose parents are famous rockstars. Q and his stepsister Angela find themselves involved with the Secret Service and the Israeli Mossad, in a world where it is very hard to tell the difference between who is on their side and who isn’t. (more…)
Order of Roland Smith Books
Roland Smith is an American author of young adult adventure novels and non-fiction children’s books. Before becoming an author, Roland worked as a zookeeper at the Oregon Zoo and the Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma. His series include I, Q, Cryptid Hunters featuring Grace & Marty, Thunder Cave and Storm Runners. Roland lives in Oregon with his wife and stepchildren. (more…)
Order of Carl Sagan Books
Carl Sagan (1934-1996) was an American scientist and author. His fields of research were in astronomy and natural sciences. During his career as an author/writer, he published over 600 scientific papers and wrote and edited over 20 books. As far as fiction goes, Carl only wrote one novel, Contact, which was adapted to the 1996 film of the same name (finished after his death). (more…)
Order of Edge Books
The Edge is a series of fantasy novels by Ilona Andrews (Ilona & Andrew Gordon). The Edge is a very odd place that lies between worlds. On world is called “the Broken,” a normal world where magic is make-believe and “the Weird,” a world ruled by blueblooded aristocrats where changelings are reality. The series got started when Ilona had written a free novella that Jeaniene Frost happened to read and threatened bodily harm unless it was made into a full-length novel. (more…)