Order of Dread Empire Books
Dread Empire is a series of fantasy novels by American author Glen Cook. The series started out with a trilogy (three books published from 1979-80), which were followed up by two prequels in 1984 and 1985, followed by three sequels (the three most recent novels). Unfortunately, the original manuscript to the conclusion of the series was stolen. (more…)
Order of Garrett P.I. Books
Garrett P.I. is a fantasy/mystery series of novels by American author Glen Cook. Garrett works as a freelance private investigator, but in the world Garrett lives, magic is very much real and other intelligent species (and half-breeds) live among the humans in an uneasy co-existence. (more…)
Order of The Black Company Books
The Chronicles of the Black Company is an epic fantasy series by American novelist Glen Cook. The Black Company is a gritty fantasy series about an elite group of mercenaries. The series is most appreciated by those who have been in the service, due to the realistic characterizations. (more…)
Order of Glen Cook Books
Glen Cook is an American novelist of science fiction and fantasy. He is best known for his series The Black Company. He got interested in writing when he was in grade school and later began writing the high school newspaper. He served in the Navy and went through college, but that didn’t allow him much time to write. He would begin to pick up his craft when he was working for GM and would write as many as three novels per year, which is when he conceived the idea for The Black Company. (more…)
Order of Alistair MacLean’s UNACO Books
Alistair MacLean’s UNACO is fictional U.N. agency created by Alistair MacLean for a series of movie outlines. These outlines were used for the basis of a series of thriller novels by authors such as Alastair MacNeill, John Denis and Hugh Miller. The object of UNACO was to “avert, neutralize, and/or apprehend individuals or groups engaged in international criminal activities.” (more…)
Order of Alistair MacLean Books
Alistair MacLean (1922-1987) was a Scottish novelist of thrillers and adventures. His novels The Guns of Navarone, Ice Station Zebra and Where Eagles Dare were all adapted into successful films. His novels do not include much sex or romance because he believed it would slow down the action. (more…)
Order of Vanessa Diffenbaugh Books
Vanessa Diffenbaugh is an American author. She studied creative writing at Stanford and went on to teach art and writing in low-income communities. She is also the founder of the Camellia Network, the goal of which is to create a nationwide movement to support youth transitioning from foster care. She and her husband PK have adopted a foster child, Tre’von. Vanessa and her family live in Cambridge, Massachusetts. (more…)
Order of Deborah Harkness Books
Deborah Harkness is an American novelist of horror and thriller fiction. Deborah is also a scholar, and a historian of science and medicine. During research of her first novel, she discovered an ancient, long-lost book of spells called the Book of Soyga. She currently works as a history professor at the University of South California. (more…)
Order of Mostly Ghostly Books
Mostly Ghostly is a series of children’s horror novels by American author R.L. Stine. An 11 year-old boy Max meets two ghosts who are unable to find their parents. If he can help them, they’ll help him in return. Once the deal is made, Max and his new ghostly pals go on adventures together. The series was adapted to both a movie and a television series. (more…)
Order of Nightmare Room Books
The Nightmare Room is a series of children’s horror novels by American author R.L. Stine. The series was adapted to a anthology horror series on Kids’ WB that was similar to The Twilight Zone. (more…)