Order of Drenai Saga Books
The Drenai Saga is a series of heroic fantasy novels by British author David Gemmell. “Drenai” is the country is the series is set on. The series focuses on the history of the ountry, including the important moments and the many inhabitants who have lived there. The characters the series focuses on the most are Waylander the Slayer, Druss the Legend and Skilgannon the Damned, as well as their respective family trees. (more…)
Order of David Gemmell Books
David Gemmell (1948-2006) was an English author of heroic and historical fantasy novels. He is the author of the Drenai Saga and Sipstrassi series. Gemmell began trying to write in the ’70s, but the end result was not quite what he desired. Then, after being diagnosed with terminal cancer, he went back to writing, as his goal was to have at least one novel published before he died. His cancer was a misdiagnosis, but the novel ended up being published as Legend. Following his third novel, Waylander, Gemmell became a full-time novelist. (more…)
Order of Mac Faraday Books
Mac Faraday is the protagonist in a series of mystery novels by American author Lauren Carr. Mac Faraday’s career as a homicide detective isn’t making him rich. Due to a divorce, he’s about to lose everything and will have to declare bankruptcy. Just after the divorce, he gets a $270 million inheritance from his birthmother – a famous mystery writer. (more…)
Order of Lauren Carr Books
Lauren Carr is an American novelist of mystery novels. She writes the Mac Faraday, Joshua Thornton and Lovers in Crime Mysteries series. Lauren has loved mysteries ever since her mother read her Perry Mason books at bedtime. Aside from being a novelist, Lauren also owns Acorn Book Services and works as a publishing manager, consultant, editor, cover and layout designer and market agent. She also does public speaking at schools, youth groups and takes part in panels at conventions. Lauren lives with her husband, son and dogs in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. (more…)
Order of Sam Acquillo Books
Sam Acquillo is the protagonist in a series of crime fiction/mystery novels by American author Chris Knopf. Acquillo is a middle-aged divorced corporate dropout who lives in his late parents’ old cottage in the Hamptons. In moving out to the Hamptons, he has left his job and distanced himself from just everybody else in the world. Sam is also an ex-engineer and an ex-professional boxer. (more…)
Order of Missing Pieces Mysteries Books
The Missing Pieces Mysteries is a series of paranormal/cozy mystery novels by Joyce and Jim Lavene. The Missing Pieces Mysteries is about Dae O’Donnell – a woman who has a gift for finding missing things. She is also the mayor of Duck, North Carolina. (more…)
Order of Renaissance Faire Mysteries Books
The Renaissance Faire Mysteries is a series of cozy mystery novels by Joyce and Jim Lavene. The series follows Jessie Morton, a craft apprentice turned amateur sleuth. The books include Renaissance-themed recipes as well as fun facts about the time period. (more…)
Order of Chris Knopf Books
Chris Knopf is an American author of mystery and thriller novels. He is best known for his Sam Acquillo series and also writes the Jackie Swaitkowski series and the Arthur Cathcart series. Before becoming a novelist, Knopf worked in marketing communications and then as a copywriter and creative director. He and his wife, Mary Farrell, took over the company in 2000. He has also designed houses, made cabinets and is a musician. Chris prefers to be around large bodies of saltwater and lives in both Connecticut and Long Island. (more…)
Order of Peggy Lee Garden Mysteries Books
The Peggy Lee Garden Mysteries is a series of cozy mystery novels by American authors Joyce & Jim Lavene. Peggy Lee owns a garden center known as The Potting Shed. She is also the widow of a detective and ends up becoming an amateur detective herself. The series is set in Charlotte, North Carolina. (more…)
Order of Sharyn Howard Books
Sharyn Howard is the protagonist in a series of mystery novels by American authors Joyce & Jim Lavene. Set in the mountains of North Carolina – specifically in the town of Diamond Springs, where Sharyn Howard serves as town sheriff. Each installment in this series features two mysteries (one from the past and one from the present) that are somehow connected. Aside from the mysteries, the series also offers a look at Southern small town life. (more…)