Order of Irene Kelly Books
Irene Kelly is the central character in a series of crime fiction novels by American author Jan Burke. Irene Kelly works as a reporter based out of Southern California, who sometimes get a little too involved in a case. The secondary character is her friend and lover, Detective Frank Harriman. (more…)
Order of Jan Burke Books
Jan Burke is an American novelist of mystery and crime fiction. She is best known for her Irene Kelly series. She has won the Edgar, Agatha and Macavity Awards, among many other nominations. She is a member of the Sisters in Crime and served on the boards of the Mystery Writers of America and the American Crime Writers League. Upon taking office, President Bill Clinton revealed he was reading Jan’s novel Goodnight, Irene. (more…)
Order of Vampire Academy Books
The Vampire Academy is a series of young adult paranormal romance/dark urban fantasy novels by American author Richelle Mead. The series is about a teenage Dhampir (human/vampire mix) girl named Rose Hathaway, who is in-training to be a bodyguard for a Moroi named Lissa, her best friend. The series was spun-off into another series called Bloodlines. (more…)
Order of Dark Swan Books
Dark Swan is a series of urban fantasy/paranormal romance novels by American author Richelle Mead. Eugenie Markham has been content with her everyday job as a freelance shaman, banishing Otherworldly creatures for a living. But once a prophecy proclaims her to be the most eligible bachelorette of the Otherworld, she now has to fight off all sorts of interested supernatural suitors. The series has been adapted to the graphic novel format. (more…)
Order of Georgina Kincaid Books
Georgina Kincaid is the central character in a series of urban fantasy/paranormal romance novels by American novelist Richelle Mead. Georgina is a succubus, and a reluctant one, who always finds herself in the middle of some supernatural intrigue. A succubus is defined as “An alluring, shape-shifting demon who seduces and pleasures mortal men.” (more…)
Order of Richelle Mead Books
Richelle Mead is an American novelist of urban fantasy books for young adults. Richelle was teaching English and social studies in the Seattle area while writing in her spare time. Upon selling her first novel, Richelle quit her job and dedicated herself to writing full-time. She is the author of several series, including the Georgina Kincaid series, the Vampire Academy series, Bloodlines series and the Dark Swan series. (more…)
Order of John Steinbeck Books
John Steinbeck (1902-1968) was an American author. Steinbeck was a controversial figure during his lifetime for his leftist politics. During his literary career, he wrote 16 novels, 6 non-fiction books and 5 short story collections. He is best known for his novels Of Mice and Men (technically a novella), The Grapes of Wrath and East of Eden. The first two of those novels, along with In Dubious Battle, were considered to be his “California series,” set during the Dust Bowl. (more…)
Order of Rachel Brady Books
Rachel Brady is an American author of mystery novels. Rachel also works as an engineer for NASA. She started writing as an escape from science. Rachel is the author of the Emily Locke Mystery series and served a term as Vice President of the Southwest Chapter of the Mystery Writers of America. (more…)
Order of Sisters Eight Books
The Sisters 8 is a series of children’s books by American author Lauren Baratz-Logsted. The books are about a family of octuplet girls who are waiting for their parents to come home. They don’t show up, but what does show up is a note letting the girls that they each have a talent and a gift. Now they must find out what happened to their mom and dad. (more…)
Order of Lauren Baratz-Logsted Books
Lauren Baratz-Logsted is an American author of women’s fiction, young adult novels and children’s books. After her graduation, Lauren worked in a bookstore called Klein’s of Westport for 11 years until she left to write her own books. She also worked as a book reviewer, freelance editor and washed Robert Ludlum‘s windows. Lauren lives in Danbury, Connecticut with her husband and daughter. (more…)