Order of Clara Vine Books
Clara Vine is the protagonist in a series of historical mystery novels by British novelist Jane Thynne. Set prior to the Second World War, Clara Vine is an Anglo-German actress who works as an undercover spy for the British. (more…)
Order of Jane Thynne Books
Jane Thynne is a Venezuela-born English author of historical mystery novels. She writes the Clara Vine series. Jane earned her English degree from Oxford University, going on to work for BBC as a journalist. She has also worked for The Sunday Times, The Daily Telegraph and The Independent, and multiple magazines. Jane has three children, and lives in London, England. (more…)
Order of Callie Parrish Books
Callie Parrish is the protagonist in a series of cozy mystery novels by American novelist Fran Rizer. Callie Parrish works as a mortuary cosmetologist – an occupation that leads to her being around dead bodies on a regular basis. However, when she notices a body has found there way to her via suspicious circumstances, she decides to investigate. (more…)
Order of Ellison Cooper Books
Ellison Cooper is an American author with a background in archaeology, cultural neuroscience, ancient religion, colonialism, and human rights. As an author, she is best known as the author of the Agent Sayer Altair series which began with the first book, Caged. (more…)
Order of Jennifer Ryan Books
Jennifer Ryan is an English author who is best known as the writer of the National Bestseller The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir. That story, her first novel, was inspired by the stories that her grandmother told her about the second World War. (more…)
Order of Fran Rizer Books
Fran Rizer is an American author of cozy mystery, thriller, and horror novels. She writes the Callie Parrish Mysteries series. She won a Porter Fleming Fiction Award and has been nominated for an Agatha Award as well as a SIBA Award. Fran lives in South Carolina. (more…)
Order of Lara Prescott Books
Lara Prescott is an American author best known for writing the instant bestseller, The Secrets We Kept. That book was a translated into over thirty languages and is going to be made into a film. The first chapter of this book won the 2016 Crazyhorse Fiction Prize. (more…)
Book Series to Read During Quarantine / Self Isolation
Many of us are either stuck at home, or staying home during this trying time.
Luckily, there are many, many great book series out there for us to escape into. All these fictional worlds to distract ourselves or take a break from reality.
Last week I took to our Facebook page to ask people for recommendations for book series to read during this time. Absolutely incredible response. Thanks everyone.
I’ve compiled a list of those below with notes from the readers to help people in regard to picking a new series. (more…)
Order of David Jackson Books
David Jackson is a British author of crime thriller novels. He writes the Callum Doyle series and the D.S. Nathan Cody series. Originally from Liverpool, David started writing fiction late in life. After he found limited success in short story competitions, he submitted a few chapters of a novel to the CWA Debut Dagger Awards. To his surprise, he was not only shortlisted, but was Highly Commended. David still works as a university academic, but now resides on the Wirral in Northwest England with his wife, daughters and British shorthair cat. (more…)
Order of Martha Hall Kelly Books
Martha Hall Kelly is an American author of historical fiction novels. She writes the Caroline Ferriday series. Martha grew up in Massachusetts. Prior to becoming a novelist, she had a career as an advertising copywriter. She raised her three children while researching and writing Lilac Girls. Martha now splits her time between Connecticut and New York City. (more…)