Order of Righteous Books
The Righteous series is a series of suspense-thriller novels by author Michael Wallace. In the conservative polygamist enclave of Blister Creek, Utah, Jacob Christianson is a medical student who is also called upon to work as an criminal investigator and an undercover agent, all while trying to reconcile his faith with his skepticism. Meanwhile, his younger sister Eliza is trying to understand her purpose, which she believes is more than “just another wife” of an old man. (more…)
Order of Michael Wallace Books
Michael Wallace is an author of thriller, suspense, historical fiction and fantasy novels for both adults and young adults. He writes the Righteous series as well as the Devil’s Deep series and the Dark Citadel series. But not all of Michael’s adventures are fiction; he’s travelled across the Sahara while riding a camel, went through a Southeast Asian tiger preserve on an elephant, eaten fried guinea pig and perhaps scariest of all, been licked on the head by a skunk. Before becoming a novelist, Michael programmed nuclear war simulations, smuggled refugees out of a war zone and milked the venom out of cobras. He also speaks Spanish and French. (more…)
Order of Hap & Leonard Books
Hap and Leonard are the protagonists in a series of crime fiction novels by American novelist Joe R. Lansdale. Although they have very different personalities, Hap Collins and Leonard Pine are best friends who live in the town of LaBorde, Texas, where they work for a P.I. named Marvin Hanson. Hap is a labourer who spent time in prison for draft dodging during Vietnam, while Leonard is a gay black man who served in Vietnam and has anger management issues – which Hap frequently has to calm him down from. (more…)
Order of Joe R. Lansdale Books
Joe R. Lansdale is an American author of western, horror, science fiction, mystery and suspense novels and stories. He is the author of the Hap & Leonard series. Lansdale is also a prolific graphic novel writer, has written multiple episodes of animated series like Batman and Superman and is also a screenwriter. In addition to that, films have been made out of his works Incident On and Off a Mountain Road, Bubba Ho-Tep, Christmas with the Dead and Cold in July. Aside from writing, Lansdale founded a martial arts system called Shen Chuan: Martial Science and is the member of two martial arts halls of fame. He lives in Nacogdoches, Texas with his wife and their pets. (more…)
Order of Band Of Four Books
The Band of Four is a series of heroic fantasy novels by Canadian author Ed Greenwood. The “Band of Four” consists of a strong warrior named Hawkril, a crafty thief named Craer, a wise healer named Sarasper and a sorceress named Lady Embra Silvertree. The series is set on a Kingless Land called Aglirta. The land was once peaceful, but it has fallen upon bad times, with feuding baronies constantly at war. (more…)
Order of Ed Greenwood Books
Ed Greenwood is a Canadian author of fantasy novels. He is best known for creating the Forgotten Realms world, but has also written other series such as the Band of Four series. Greenwood had conceived of Forgotten Realms when he was young and when he got into Dungeons & Dragons, he used it as a campaign setting. When game company TSR was looking for a new setting, they found Greenwood and were impressed with his campaign world and decided to use it for Advanced Dungeons & Dragons. Ed Greenwood lives in Ontario, Canada. (more…)
Order of James Hayman Books
James Hayman is an American author of thriller novels. He writes the McCabe & Savage series. Born in New York City, Hayman spent over two decades working in TV advertising on Madison Avenue, working for everyone from the U.S. Army to Lincoln-Mercury to Procter & Gamble. Hayman left the advertising industry in order to move to Maine and begin a career writing fiction. He is a USA Today bestselling author. (more…)
Order of Sam Blackman Books
Sam Blackman is the protagonist in a series of mystery novels by American novelist Mark de Castrique. Sam Blackman was a Chief Warrant Officer in the Criminal Investigation Detachment in the U.S. military. While serving in Iraq, he lost part of his leg. After getting sent to a veteran’s hospital in Ashville, North Carolina, Blackman gets the opportunity to start putting some of his detective skills to work solving murders. (more…)
Order of Buryin’ Barry Mysteries Books
The Buryin’ Barry Mysteries series is a series of mystery novels by American author Mark de Castrique. Barry Clayton must leave the Charlotte police force in order to move back home to Gainesboro, North Carolina in order to help run the family business – a funeral home. (more…)
Order of Mark de Castrique Books
Mark de Castrique is an American author of mystery novels. He writes the Buryin’ Barry Mysteries and Sam Blackman series. Mark has experience in the broadcast and film production, winning an Emmy Award for his documentary film work. As part of his Mark et al. company, he writes and produces videos for both corporate and broadcast clients. Mark also provides consultation for first drafts of fiction works. He and his wife Linda have two adult daughters and split their time between North Carolina and Washington D.C. (more…)