Order of Matthew Iden Books
Matthew Iden is an American author of crime fiction, mystery, and thriller novels. He is best known for the Marty Singer series, featuring a retired Washington, D.C., homicide detective who continues investigating crimes while facing personal challenges. He is also the author of standalone novels such as The Winter Over, Birthday Girl, and Stealing Sweetwater. His writing often combines gritty mysteries with psychological suspense, and he has also written fantasy, science fiction, and horror. He lives in Alexandria, Virginia. (more…)
Order of Max Seeck Books
Max Seeck is a Finnish author of crime fiction and thriller novels. He is the author of the Jessica Niemi series, which includes The Witch Hunter, The Ice Coven, The Last Grudge, and Ghost Island. His novels combine Nordic noir atmosphere with psychological suspense, and he is one of Finland’s most internationally successful crime writers. (more…)
Order of Wendy Dranfield Books
Wendy Dranfield is an author of crime fiction and thriller novels. She is the author of the Detective Madison Harper series, the Dean Matheson trilogy, and standalones such as The Birthday Party, The Night She Vanished, and Please Don’t Find Me. Her novels and short stories have been shortlisted and longlisted for various writing awards, including the International Thriller Writers Awards. (more…)
OrderOfBooks October 2026 Newsletter
Welcome to October! My apologies for the delay in this month’s newsletter, and thanks to everyone for checking in. (more…)
Reader Mailbag: Books You Read In One Sitting
In our September 2026 newsletter, we asked reader which books they read in one sitting.
Here are the responses: (more…)
Order of Eva Björg Ægisdóttir Books
Eva Björg Ægisdóttir is an Icelandic author of crime novels. She is the author of the Forbidden Iceland series, which includes The Creak on the Stairs, Girls Who Lie, Night Shadows, You Can’t See Me, and Boys Who Hurt. Her novels are known for their atmospheric settings, psychological depth, and exploration of the secrets hidden beneath life in small Icelandic communities. She lives in Reykjavík with her family. (more…)
Order of Nina LaCour Books
Nina LaCour is an American author of young adult and literary fiction novels. She is the author of Hold Still, Everything Leads to You, and We Are Okay, which won the Michael L. Printz Award. Her writing often explores identity, relationships, grief, and LGBTQ+ experiences. (more…)
Order of Annie Ernaux Books
Annie Ernaux is a French author of autobiographical fiction, memoirs, and literary nonfiction books. She is the author of A Man’s Place, Simple Passion, Happening, and The Years. Her writing explores memory, class, gender, family, and personal experience, and she was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2022. (more…)
Order of Nikki Erlick Books
Nikki Erlick is an American author of speculative fiction and contemporary novels. Her debut novel, The Measure, became a New York Times bestseller and was selected as a Read With Jenna book club pick and a Barnes & Noble Discover Pick. Her second novel, The Poppy Fields, explores themes of grief, healing, and human connection. Her novels blend speculative ideas with deeply human stories about love, loss, and hope. Before becoming a novelist, Nikki worked as a journalist, travel writer, and ghostwriter, with her writing appearing in publications including New York Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, Newsweek, and Literary Hub. She graduated summa cum laude from Harvard University and earned a master’s degree in Global Thought from Columbia University. (more…)
Order of Ashley Flowers Books
Ashley Flowers is an American author of crime fiction novels. She is also a podcaster. Ashley began her career in biomedical research before joining Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana, where her work with cold cases inspired her transition into podcasting and storytelling. In 2017, she founded Audiochuck, a podcast network that has produced numerous true crime series, including Crime Junkie and The Deck. (more…)