Order of Elizabeth Peters Books
Elizabeth Peters (1927-2013) was an American author of suspense, mystery and thriller novels. She is best known for her Amelia Peabody series, in addition to her Vicky Bliss series. She graduated with a PhD in Egyptology from the University of Chicago, which is the basis for her Amelia Peabody series. Her Barbara Michaels books are considered part of the gothic fiction and supernatural thriller genres. (more…)
New Books From Coben, Follett, Woods and Others
Written by Brandon Williams on Wednesday, September 19th, 2012Got the Fall blues? We have just the solution for you… new books! Mid-September sees the release of several books, so read on to get all of the info!
Today is the release date for the 24th book in the Stone Barrington series. In this thriller, Stone heads to Bel-Air to oversee an exclusive event with all of the stars, billionaires, politicians and other “important” people. But he also has a personal interest in the event. Severe Clear by Stuart Woods is available now in Kindle eBook, hardcover and audiobook formats. The mass market paperback edition is scheduled for an April 2nd, 2013 release. (more…)
Maryland Teen Wins James Patterson Contest
Written by Brandon Williams on Wednesday, September 19th, 2012Olivia Ferrante DiRuffano, a 17 year-old prospective author, recently won a contest to have her work published in a book by James Patterson. She says she’s wanted to be an author since she was in Grade 6.
She found out she won the Nevermore Fanfiction Writing Contest in June.
“I had to resist the urge to scream with happiness,” Olivia said. (more…)
Stephen King Sets “Doctor Sleep” Release Date
Written by Brandon Williams on Wednesday, September 19th, 2012Stephen King has announced that after a long delay, Doctor Sleep will be released on September 24th, 2013.
The book was originally set for a January 2013 release, but King required more time for editing and had many different projects on the go, including Joyland, which will be out in June 2013. (more…)
Order of Inspector Sejer Books
Inspector Konrad Sejer is the protagonist in a series of crime fiction novels by Norwegian novelist Karin Fossum. He is an inspector based out of Oslo, Norway. The series also features the character Inspector Jakob Skarre. (more…)
Order of Karin Fossum Books
Karin Fossum is a Norwegian author of crime fiction. She started her writing career as a poet when she was 20 years old. She also worked in hospitals, nursing homes and rehab centers. She is best known for her Inspector Konrad Sejer series, which has been translated into 25 languages. (more…)
Order of Queens Of England Books
The Queens of England is a series of historical fiction novels by English author Jean Plaidy (Eleanor Burford). The books are “memoirs” as written by the various queens and queen consorts of England. Queens featured in the series include Henrietta Maria, Elizabeth I, Victoria, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Katherine, Anne of York, Catherine of Braganza and others. (more…)
Order of Plantagenet Saga Books
The Plantagenet Saga is a series of historical fiction novels by English novelist Jean Plaidy (Eleanor Burford). The series is based on the House of Plantagenet; a royal dynasty that ruled England from 1154 until 1483. (more…)
Order of Tudor Saga Books
The Tudor Saga is a series of historical fiction novels by Jean Plaidy (also known as Victoria Holt, Eleanor Burford and Philippa Carr). The series is based on the Tudor dynasty, which reigned in England from 1485 until 1603. (more…)
Order of Victoria Holt Books
Eleanor Burford Hibbert (1906-1993) was a British author of historical fiction, gothic fiction and romance novels. She was an extremely prolific author who wrote under several pseudonyms, including Victoria Holt, Jean Plaidy and Philippa Carr (her most famous ones). She also used the pen names Eleanor Burford (her birth name), Elbur Ford, Kathleen Kellow, Anne Percival and Ellalice Tate. Jean Plaidy was used for her novels about the regency, whereas Victoria Holt was used for gothic romance. Her historical novels as Plaidy were praised for their accuracy and quality of writing. Eleanor is the author of many series, including (but not limited to) the Tudor Saga, Daughters of England, Stuart Saga, Georgian Saga, Plantagenet Saga and Queens of England series. Among her inspirations were the Brontes, Charles Dickens and Leo Tolstoy. She died in 1993 while on a cruise between Greece and Egypt. (more…)