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Alys Clare is the pen name of British author Elizabeth Harris, who writes historical mystery novels under this pen name. She writes the Hawkenlye Mysteries series and the Aelf Fen series. Alys was raised near where her Hawkenlye series is set in Kent. She went to school in Tonbright, and studied English at the University […]

Crowther and Westerman is a series of historical mystery novels by English novelist Imogen Robertson. The series follows a mistress named Harriet Westerman along with Gabriel Crowther, who is a reclusive anatomist. The series is set in the late 18th century in West Sussex, England.

Imogen Robertson is an English author of historical fiction novels. She writes the Crowther and Westerman series. Prior to becoming a novelist, Imogen directed for TV, film, and radio. Imogen was shortlisted for the CWA Ellis Peters Historical Award 2011 and the CWA Dagger in the Library Award 2012. She was born and brought up […]

Ana Grey in the protagonist in a series of suspense novels by American novelist April Smith. She works as a special agent with the FBI, based out of California.

April Smith is an American author of historical fiction, crime ficton and mystery novels. She writes the Ana Grey series. April is also a television writer and producer. She has a B.S. with Distinction in English from Boston University and a Master’s Degree in Creative Writing from Stanford University. She has worked on TV series […]

Welcome to the first newsletter of Summer! Hope everyone is having a good Summer thus far. I’m up at the cottage right now. It’s nice as the last couple of years we have brought up the kids friends with them for the whole trip. While that means much less “family” time the kids have a […]

In the June 2018 newsletter we asked for book suggestions for a book club. Here are the responses:

Dev Conrad is the protagnist in a series of political thriller/mystery novels by American author Ed Gorman. He works as a political consultant.

Sam McCain is the protagonist in a series of mystery novels by American novelist Ed Gorman. This mystery series is set in the small town of Black River Falls, Iowa in the 1950s. Sam McCain is described as a “small town hero with a big heart.”

Jack Dwyer is the protagonist in a series of crime fiction novels by American author Ed Gorman. Jack Dwyer is a former cop-turned-private investigator, who made the career change when he developed a passion for acting. The series is set in the Midwestern United States.