Order of Dark-Hunter Books
Dark-Hunter is a series of urban fantasy novels by American author Sherrilyn Kenyon. The series is actually a universe that comprises her Dark-Hunter series, Were-Hunter series, Dream-Hunter series and more. The Dark-Hunters have made a pledge to the Greek goddess Artemis to defend mankind against vampires called Daimons along with any other enemy that challenges them. The series is in development for both film and television. (more…)
Order of League Books
The League is a series of paranormal romance novels by American author Sherrilyn Kenyon. The series is set in a universe called the Ichidian Universe, where the League Assassins are the power of the government. These assassins are extremely well-trained, brutal and, like all governments, corrupt. (more…)
Order of Sherrilyn Kenyon Books
Sherrilyn Kenyon is an American novelist of fantasy and romance, usually in the urban fantasy and paranormal romance sub-genres. She is best known for her Dark-Hunter series, but has also written several other series including the B.A.D. Agency, The League, Belador Code and The Chronicles of Nick. Sherrilyn also uses the pen name Kinley MacGregor for historical romances. She is frequently listed on the New York Times, Publishers Weekly and USA Today bestsellers lists under both names. (more…)
Order of Godfather Books
The Godfather is a series of crime fiction novels by American author Mario Puzo. The series is about a Sicilian Mafia family from New York City (and the surrounding area), headed by Vito Corleone. The original novel introduced several terms including consiglieri, caporegime, Cosa Nostra and omerta to English language readers. The first novel in the series was adapted by Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola into the classic film in 1972, which itself spawned a film series. (more…)
Order of Mario Puzo Books
Mario Puzo (1920-1999) was an American author/screenwriter of crime fiction. Mario was best known for Mafia-themed novels, most notably The Godfather. His family were Italian immigrants living in Hell’s Kitchen, which is where he draws much of his material from. Mario’s goal when he wrote The Godfather was to write a novel to make him money, as he had already gotten favourable reviews for his work, but the books weren’t commercially successful. He then adapted the novel to the classic film alongside Francis Ford Coppola. Puzo died of heart failure at home in 1999. (more…)
Order of Kathleen Mallory Books
Kathleen Mallory is the protagonist in a series of crime fiction/mystery novels by American author Carol O’Connell. As a child, Kathy Mallory witnessed the murder of her mother, which left her emotionally scarred. She leaves home for New York City, living on the streets there. She is caught trying to steal by a cop, who takes her in as a foster child. Mallory is described as a sociopath. (more…)
Order of Carol O’Connell Books
Carol O’Connell is an American novelist of crime fiction. Most of her novels feature her Kathleen Mallory character. Before becoming a published author, Carol got her BFA in painting from Arizona State University. Fortunately for fans of her books, that endeavour did not work out, so she moved onto writing as a hobby. (more…)
Order of Arkady Renko Books
Arkady Renko is the protagonist in a series of mystery novels by American novelist Martin Cruz Smith. Arkady Renko starts out as the chief investigator for the Soviet Militsiya, but he later takes on various other jobs. The first novel in the series, Gorky Park, was adapted into a film in 1983. (more…)
Order of Martin Cruz Smith Books
Martin Cruz Smith is an American author of mystery novels. Before becoming a fiction author, Martin worked as a journalist for four years. Martin is best known for his novels Nightwing and his Arkady Renko series. Martin Cruz Smith has won the British Crime Writers’ Association’s Gold Dagger Award as well as the Dashiell Hammett Award (twice) from the International Association of Crime Writers’ North American Branch. (more…)
Order of Darling Dahlias Books
Darling Dahlias is a series of mystery novels by American author Susan Wittig Albert. The series is set in the fictional town of Darling, Alabama during the Great Depression. The ladies of Darling have a garden club called “The Dahlias,” which is a major social centre for the town. The women are experts at gardening, cooking, sewing, saving money and also solving mysteries. (more…)