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Alton Rhode is the protagonist in a series of thriller novels by American novelist Lawrence De Maria. Alton Rhode is a private investigator who tracks down murders, embezzlers, and other criminals. The series promises strong characterizations, great dialogue and lots of twists.

Jake Scarne is the protagonist in a series of thriller novels by American novelist Lawrence De Maria. Jake Scarne is a private investigator who looks into cases involving crooked billionaires, the mob, the FBI, media barons, and anyone else that his probes take him towards.

Lawrence De Maria is an author of thriller novels. He writes the Alton Rhode Mysteries series, the Cole Sudden CIA Thrillers series, and the Jake Scarne Thrillers series. Prior to becoming a novelist, Lawrence wrote for The New York Times, covering the stock market, and also wrote about anything else involving finances. His start as […]

Liara Tamani is an author of YA novels. She earned her BA from Duke University and MFA in writing from Vermont College. Prior to becoming a novelist, she worked as a marketing coordinator for the Houston Rockets and Comets, a production assistant for the TV show “Girlfriends,” and several other jobs. Liara lives in Houston, […]

Ishmael Beah is a Sierra Leonean author of literary fiction and non-fiction books. He was born in Sierra Leone, and emigrated to the United States in 1998, where he finished high school. He earned a B.A. in political science from Oberlin College. Ishmael is a member of the Human Rights Watch Children’s Rights Division Advisory […]

Ingrid Persaud is an Trinidadian author of literary fiction. Ingrid left Trinidad and Tobago in order to study in the UK. She studied law at the London School of Economics, and also studied fine art at Goldsmith College and Central St. Martins. Prior to becoming a novelist, Ingrid taught law at King’s College, London, and […]

Jennifer Dugan is an author of YA novels and comic books. She is a self-described geek and romantic, who writes the type of stories she wishes she could’ve read when she was growing up herself. Jennifer lives in New York with her family, dogs and cat.

The Bandy Papers is a series of comic war novels by English-Canadian novelist Donald Jack. The series follows Canadian WWI fighter ace Bartholomew Bandy. He stands at over 6′ tall, with a horseface and a high-pitched whiny voice. Because of this, most people and animals tend not to like him. The books in the series […]

Donald Jack (1924-2003) was an English-Canadian author of historical fiction novels. He wrote the Bandy Papers series. Donald grew up in England, and served the Royal Air Force during World War II. He moved to Canada in the years following the war. In addition to his work as a novelist, Donald also wrote many scripts […]

Janelle Mowery is an American author of inspirational historical fiction and cozy mystery novels. She joined the American Christian Fiction Writers in 2002 and is an active member in one of their critique groups. Janelle had one novel she wrote final in a contest, and then had a short story published in a Christian e-magazine. […]