Order of Howard Owen Books
Howard Owen is an American author of literary fiction, mystery, and thriller novels. He writes the Willie Black series. For his novel Oregon Hill, Owen was awarded the Hammett Prize in 2012. He is also a recipient of the Theresa Pollak Prize from Richmond Magazine. Howard was educated at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and at Virginia Commonwealth University, where he earned a master’s degree in English. (more…)
Order of Celeste King Books
Celeste King is an author of fantasy/romance novels. She writes the Worlds of Protheka series, which encompasses many different series that all exist within one universe. Each novel is likely to have menacing alpha creatures with six-packs and humans full of sass. (more…)
Order of Kris Michaels Books
Kris Michaels is an American author of contemporary romance novels. She writes the Kings of Guardian series, the Guardian Defenders series, and the Guardian Security Shadow World series. She is a USA Today bestselling author. Kris grew up in South Dakota, graduated from high school, joined the military, met her husband, and got to do some traveling. Kris loves people watching and dreaming, which is how she crafts her stories. When she isn’t working on her next novel, Kris enjoys spending time with family and friends and drinking whiskey or cold red wine. (more…)
Order of Christina Skye Books
Christina Skye was the pen name of American author Roberta Helmer (1950-2018), who wrote romance novels. She was a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Her series included the Draycott Abbey series, SEAL and Code Name series, and several shorter series. She was educated at the University of Pennsylvania and Ohio State University, learning multiple languages, and earning a doctorate in classical Chinese literature. (more…)
Order of Alex Segura Books
Alex Segura is an American author of mystery, science fiction, and children’s novels, as well as comic books and graphic novels. He writes the Pete Fernandez series. Alex has worked as a journalist, which he draws upon in his Pete Fernandez series. Alex has been a finalist for Anthony, Agatha, Barry, Lefty, and Macavity awards, and has won the Anthony Award for Best Short Story twice as well as the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Mystery/Thriller (for
OrderOfBooks March 2025 Newsletter
Welcome to March! Am I still allowed to say that? I mean we’re already more than a week in. I feel like one of those people who wish you a “Happy New Year” in February. (more…)
Reader Mailbag: Publication or Chronological Order?
In the February 2025 newsletter, we asked readers if a series has a chronological order, will they read it over the publication order? Here were the responses:
Order of Elle Cosimano Books
Elle Cosimano is an author of mystery and thriller novels. She writes the Finlay Donovan series. She is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. She has won the International Thriller Award, been a Bram Stoker Award finalist, and nominated for an Edgar Award. Elle lives with her family in Virginia. (more…)
Order of Elizabeth Goddard Books
Elizabeth Goddard is an American author of Christian-themed romantic suspense and contemporary romance novels. She writes the Mountain Cove series, along with several shorter series. Elizabeth is a USA Today bestselling author. Elizabeth Goddard is a seventh-generation Texan. She has won a Carol Award in 2011 for her novel The Camera Never Lies. She has also been a member of the ACFW and has been a board member in her RWA chapter. (more…)
Order of Evie Woods Books
Evie Woods is an author of historical fiction, fantasy, and romance novels. She is a Sunday Times bestselling author. Evie lives on the west coast of Ireland. She hides away from the bad weather in her attic. Evie writes books that walk the line between ordinary and fantasy, revealing the real-life magic that is present in our own lives. She also writes under her real name of Evie Gaughan. (more…)