Order of Leon Uris Books
Leon Uris (1924-2003) was an American novelist of historical fiction. His best known works were Exodus and Trinity. After serving in the Marine Corps during WWII, he worked for a newspaper and wrote in his spare time. After an article of his was purchased by Esquire magazine, he began to take writing more seriously. His interest in Israel motivated him to research his novel Exodus extensively, spending two years researching the novel. His novel Topaz was adapted to film by Alfred Hitchcock. (more…)
Order of Archy McNally Books
Archy McNally is the central character in a series of crime fiction novels by American novelist Lawrence Sanders and later by Vincent Lardo. He is the only member in a family law firm known as “Discreet Inquiries,” where he works as a private investigator. (more…)
Order of Commandment Books
The Commandment is a series of crime fiction novels by American author Lawrence Sanders. The main characters of the series are Dora Conti (an insurance investigator), Samuel Todd (a field investigator) and Joshua Bigg (a 5’3″ law firm investigator). The series is set in New York City. (more…)
Order of Edward X. Delaney Books
Edward X. Delaney is the central character in a series of mystery novels by American novelist Lawrence Sanders. Delaney is a New York cop who was portrayed by Frank Sinatra in the film adaptation. (more…)
Order of Lawrence Sanders Books
Lawrence Sanders (1920-1998) was an American author of crime fiction and mystery novels. He worked as an editorial writer for a magazine and then switched to writing fiction. His series include the Archy McNally, Edward X. Delaney, The Commandment and others. (more…)
Order of Wicked Lovely Books
Wicked Lovely is a series of YA urban fantasy novels by American novelist Melissa Marr. The central character is Aislinn, who can see faeries… but these aren’t friendly faeries; they’re cruel, they stalk her and they threaten her freedom. (more…)
Britney Spears to Pen a Novel?
Written by Dan Malone on Thursday, November 8th, 2012The Hollywood Reporter has reported that Britney Spears is close to signing a deal with It Books – an imprint of HarperCollins that is also publishing an upcoming Whitney Houston biography.
Surprisingly, the book deal is for a novel based on some of her real-life experiences.
Interesting news to say the least!
Order of Melissa Marr Books
Melissa Marr is an American author of young adult urban fantasy novels as well as poetry. She says she grew up believing in faeries, ghosts and other supernatural creatures, which was the inspiration for her urban fantasy novels. Her favourite authors are William Faulkner, Christina Rossetti and Neil Gaiman. (more…)
Two More “Alex Rider” Graphic Novels Announced
Written by Dan Malone on Thursday, November 8th, 2012Walker Books UK has acquired worldwide rights for two more Alex Rider graphic novels, based on Anthony Horowitz‘ series.
The adaptations for Scorpia and Ark Angel will be written by Anthony Johnston. The series has reportedly topped 70,000 in sales. (more…)
Order of Thunder Moon Books
Thunder Moon is a series of Western pulp fiction novels by American author Max Brand. Thunder Moon is a Cheyenne warrior who must deal with the encorachment of the white man onto Native territory. The series was originally published as serials in Western Story Magazine. (more…)