Order of Bernard Malamud Books
Bernard Malamud (1914-1986) was an American author of fiction and non-fiction books. During his writing career, he won two National Book Awards, the Pulitzer Prize and the Gold Medal of the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters. He was considered one of the best Jewish American authors of the time, along with Saul Bellow, Joseph Heller and Philip Roth. (more…)
Order of J.D. Barker Books
J.D. Barker is an American author of horror, thriller and suspense novels. He earned his business degree rom the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. He then wrote for 25th Parallel, working alongside Marilyn Manson. Barker has also written a syndicated newspaper column about the supernatural. He lives in Pennsylvania with his wife, daughter and dogs. (more…)
Order of Macy Greeley Mystery Books
The Macy Greeley Mystery series of books follows a small Montana town detective named Macy Greeley. The books feature her solving criminal cases in small Montana towns that often see the town’s secrets and minor conspiracies playing out within the stories. The books are known for their intricate plotting and affecting prose. (more…)
Order of Taylor Caldwell Books
Taylor Caldwell is an American author by way of Britain who wrote many prolific books in her career. In addition to publishing books under her own name, she also published a number of books under the pen names of Marcus Holland, Max Reiner, and J. Miriam Reback. (more…)
Order of Tayari Jones Books
Tayari Jones is an American author of popular books such as Leaving Atlanta and An American Marriage. Her first novel won the 2003 Hurston/Wright Legacy Award for Debut Fiction and has since been option for production as a major motion picture. Her books have won multiple awards and been recognized by multiple publications, including as a Oprah’s Book Club selection. (more…)
Order of Rowland Sinclair Books
Rowland Sinclair is the protagonist in a series of historical mystery novels by Australian novelist Sulari Gentill. Set in 1931, gentleman Rowland Sinclair is an artist living in Sydney, Australia. The series deals with the political scene of Australia of the time, mixing real historical events and figures with fiction. (more…)
Order of Shell Scott Books
Shell Scott is the protagonist in a series of hardboiled detective fiction novels by American novelist Richard S. Prather. Shell Scott works as a private eye. He’s an ex-Marine, standing 6’2″ tall. But unlike other masculine P.I.’s, he is more about enjoying life than beating up bad guys, or searching for vengeance or justice. This usually includes having his way with women whenever possible. The novels are humourous in a way that wouldn’t be considered politically correct in this day in age. (more…)
Order of Richard S. Prather Books
Richard S. Prather (1921-2007) was an American author of hardboiled detective fiction novels. He is best known for his Shell Scott series. Growing up in California, Richard read everything he could. After attending Riverside Junior College, he served in World War II as a fireman, oiler, and engineer. He then got married and worked as a civilian chief clerk at an Air Force base. But what he wanted to do was write full-time, and that is what he did. He ended up spending 16 hours per day writing, only taking breaks to eat. (more…)
Order of Sulari Gentill Books
Sulari Gentill is an Australian author of the popular Rowland Sinclair Mysteries. Her book, A Few Right Thinking Men was nominated for a 2011 Commonwealth Writers Prize. She has also written books under the pen name S.D. Gentill. (more…)
Order of Stuart Turton Books
Stuart Turton is the British author of The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle. For whatever reason, a half death was added to the American publication of this book and it was titled The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle. It must be the conversion rate on death. (more…)