Order of Conn Iggulden Books
Conn Iggulden is an English author of historical fiction and children’s books. He is best known for his Emperor and Conqueror series about Julius Caesar and Genghis Khan, respectively. The film rights to his Julius Caesar Emperor series have been optioned by Spitfire Productions. (more…)
Order of Inspector Gamache Books
Inspector Gamache is a series of whodunit mystery novels by Canadian author Louise Penny, featuring Chief Inspector Armand Gamache. The series is set in Quebec and Gamache works for the Sûreté du Québec, where he heads the homicide department. The series features unconventional murders, a long list of suspects, plenty of red herrings and dramatic endings. The series is also known as the Three Pines Mysteries. (more…)
Order of Louise Penny Books
Louise Penny is a Canadian novelist of mystery novels, featuring Inspector Armand Gamache and set in Quebec. She is a multiple time Agatha Award winner. Her novels are British-styled whodunit mysteries inspired by authors such as Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers. Before becoming a published author, Louise worked for CBC as a radio host and journalist. (more…)
Order of Sam Holt Books
Sam Holt is a series of mystery novels written by Samuel Holt – one of the many pseudonyms used by American novelist Donald Westlake. The series consists of four novels featuring the Sam Holt character. (more…)
Order of Dortmunder Books
John Dortmunder is a character featured in a series of novels by American novelist Donald E. Westlake. The first novel in the series, The Hot Rock was originally intended to be a Parker novel. Like Parker, Dortmunder is a career criminal, although he is a non-violent criminal who prefers to plan out elaborate schemes, which of course never work out exactly the way he plans. (more…)
Order of Alan Grofield Books
Alan Grofield is a character created by American author Donald Westlake using the pseudonym Richard Stark. At first, Grofield was just a companion of Parker‘s, who eventually got his own series. Alan Grofield is a career criminal and, like Parker, is a thief-by-trade. (more…)
Order of Parker Books
Parker is a fictional character created by American author Donald E. Westlake who published the series of books under the pseudonym Richard Stark. Parker is a professional thief who is relentless and has no redeemable qualities whatsoever. He is perfectly fine with committing murder if someone is standing between him and what he wants. Several times, actors including Lee Marvin and Mel Gibson have portrayed the Parker character in film, although never using the “Parker” name. (more…)
Order of Donald E. Westlake Books
Donald E. Westlake (1933-2008) was an American novelist who was best known for comic capers, but he also contributed to genres including more general crime fiction, science fiction and lots more. He wrote under many different pseudonyms, including Richard Stark (his best-known pen name), Alan Marshall, Andrew Shaw, Edwin West, John B. Allan, Don Holliday, Tucker Coe, Samuel Holt, Judson Jack Carmichael and several others. His series include Dortmunder, Parker, Grofield, Mitchell Tobin and others. (more…)
See What’s Hitting Shelves on July 3rd, 2012
Written by Brandon Williams on Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012It’s Tuesday, which usually means a trip to the bookstore, or whether it be in person or online. Let’s have a look at some of the book releases for Tuesday, July 3rd…
Karin Slaughter has a new book out – Criminal. Will Trent is surprised to be left off the case of a missing college student until he discovers the motivation of his supervisor that goes back almost 40 years. (more…)
Order of Selena Alvarez/Regan Pescoli Books
The Montana series is a series of romantic suspense novels by American novelist Lisa Jackson. The series is also known as the “To Die” series (because “To Die” is in each of the book’s titles) and as the Selena Alvarez/Regan Pescoli series, being that they are the two main characters. Selena and Regan work for the Pinewood County Sheriff’s Department in Grizzly Falls, Montana and solve serial killings. (more…)