Order of Jack Dwyer Books
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. (more…)
Order of Ed Gorman Books
Ed Gorman (1941-2016) was an American author of crime fiction, mystery, western and horror novels. He writes the Jack Dwyer, Sam McCain, Dev Conrad, and other series. He is also a prolific anthologist. Ed spent 23 years in advertising, public relations, as a political speech writer and industrial film producer. As someone who was born and raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Gorman would often set his novels in the Midwest. He was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2002 and passed away in 2016. (more…)
Order of Oxford Medieval Mysteries Books
The Oxford Medieval Mysteries series is a series of historical mystery novels by Ann Swinfen. Set in the 14th century, the series follows bookseller Nicholas Elyot – a young widower with two young children – and his friend from university, Jordain Brinksylsworth. The pair look to fight crime in a world where the Black Death is a recent occurrence. (more…)
Order of Chronicles Of Christoval Alvarez Books
The Chronicles of Christoval Alvarez is a series of historical mystery novels by Ann Swinfen. Set towards the end of the 16th century, Christoval Alvarez is a young Marrano physician who has been recruited as a codebreaker and a spy as part of Walsingham’s secret service. (more…)
Order of Ann Swinfen Books
Ann Swinfen is an author of historical mystery and literary fiction novels. She writes the Chronicles of Christoval Alvarez series, and the Oxford Medieval Mysteries series. Ann was educated at Somerville College, Oxford, where she studied Classics and Mathematics. She would later study for her postgraduate MSc in Mathematics and a BA and PhD in English Literature, while at the same time working jobs such as university lecturer, translator, freelance journalist and software designer. Ann lives on the northeast coast of Scotland, with her husband and pets. (more…)
Order of Homer Kelly Books
Homer Kelly is the protagonist in a series of mystery novels by American novelist Jane Langton. Homer Kelly is a homicide detective turned philosophy professor at the prestigious Harvard University. The series combines a large knowledgebase with interesting characters, gentle humour, and a social conscience. (more…)
Order of Jane Langton Books
Jane Langton is an American author of mystery and children’s novels. She writes the Hall Family Chronicles, and the Homer Kelly series. Jane earned her Bachelor’s degree, an M.A. in art history from the University of Michigan, and another M.A. from Radclife College. She also studied at the Boston Museum School for a year. Jane lives in Lincoln, Massachusetts, and has three adult sons. (more…)
Order of Thomas Littlejohn Books
Thomas Littlejohn is the protagonist in a series of crime fiction novels by English novelist George Bellairs. The novels consist of strong plots, strong characters, scandal, intrigue, and humour. Inspector Littlejohn himself is both intelligent and compassionate. The series has a contemporary setting to when the books were written, and are usually set in small communities. (more…)
Order of George Bellairs Books
George Bellairs (1902-1982) was an English author of crime fiction novels. He wrote the Thomas Littlejohn series. Bellairs is the pen name of Harold Blundell, who also worked as a bank manager. He wrote over 50 novels, sometimes writing as Hilary Landon. In his retirement, Bellairs settled to the Isle of Man. (more…)
Order of Ragnar Jonasson Books
Ragnar Jonasson is an Icelandic author of crime thriller novels. He writes the Dark Iceland series. He is an international bestselling author. Ragnar was born in Reykjavik, Iceland, where he works as a writer and a lawyer. He also teaches copyright law at Reykjavik University. In the past, he has worked in radio and television, including as a TV news reporter for the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service. (more…)