Order of Thomas Black Books
Thomas Black is the protagonist in a series of mystery novels by American author Earl Emerson. Thomas Black was a 10-year vet with the Seattle Police Department until he ended up killing a teenaged car thief, causing him to quit the department. Now, he ends up renting a basement, while living off his police pension and the odd P.I. job that comes his way. Black occasionally teams up his best friend, Kathy Birchfield, who starts out as a law student who rents a room from him. (more…)
Order of Earl Emerson Books
Earl Emerson is an American author of mystery, suspense and thriller novels. He writes the Thomas Black series and the Mac Fontana series. Aside from being a novelist, Emerson is also a lieutenant with the Seattle Fire Department and has written thriller novels involving the fire department. (more…)
Order of Cutthroat Business Mysteries Books
Cutthroat Mysteries is a series of cozy mystery novels by Norwegian author Jenna Bennett (aka Bente Gallagher). The protagonist of the series is Savannah Martin, who has always done her best to be a good girl and do what was expected of her. But when she finds out that her “perfect” husband has been cheating on her, she kicks him out (he was lousy in bed, anyway) and decides to live life on her own terms. Now she’s starting over with a new apartment, new career and a new outlook on life, but that same life keeps throwing her curveballs. (more…)
Order of Do-It-Yourself Mysteries Books
The Do-It-Yourself Mysteries series is a series of cozy mystery novels by Norwegian author Jennie Bentley (Jenna Bennett). The lead character of the series is Avery Baker, who used to work as a textile designer in New York. Now, she has inherited an old cottage in Maine from her aunt and has found herself a new career in home renovation. But with the new career also comes some amateur sleuth work on the side when bodies turn up during her work… (more…)
Order of Jenna Bennett Books
Jenna Bennett is an Norwegian author of cozy mystery and romance novels. She writes the Do-It-Yourself Mysteries (as Jennie Bentley) and Cutthroat Business Mysteries series. Before becoming a published novelist, Jenna worked as an actress, waitress, tour guide, travel agent, bed and breakfast reservationist, translator, proofreader, airline employee and bank teller. Jenna has lived in the U.S. for over 20 years and has yet to lose her accent. (more…)
Order of Dragons Of Wayward Crescent Books
The Dragons of Wayward Crescent is a series of children’s fantasy novels by British author Chris d’Lacey. In this prequel to d’Lacey’s Last Dragon Chronicles series, readers will learn how the dragons came to life and how they would eventually save the world. (more…)
Order of Last Dragon Chronicles Books
The Last Dragon Chronicles is a series of children’s fantasy novels by British author Chris d’Lacey. The series is centered around David Rain, a college student who finds out that he has living dragons made of clay as surprise “roommates” at his lodging house. The series also has a prequel series, The Dragons of Wayward Crescent. (more…)
Order of Chris d’Lacey Books
Chris d’Lacey is an English author of children’s books, including fantasy novels. He writes the Last Dragon Chronicles, Dragons of Wayward Crescent and Unicorne Files series. Chris never wrote fiction until he was 32, when he wrote a 250,000 word story for his wife, but it would be another seven years before he would write any more fiction – a contest entry (which became A Hole at the Pole). Chris has won the Carnegie Medal, Rotherham Children’s Book Award and Books Factor Award and has been given an honourary doctorate from the University of Leicester, where he still works. (more…)
Order of Grace & Favor Mysteries Books
The Grace and Favor Mysteries is a series of cozy mystery novels by American author Jill Churchill. Set in upstate New York during the Great Depression, New Yorkers Robert and Lily Brewster have inherited a house from a relative who has passed away. Rather than living in it or selling it, they decide to run it as a guest house as a means to earn money. (more…)
Order of Jane Jeffry Books
Jane Jeffry is the protagonist in a series of cozy mystery novels by American novelist Jill Churchill. Jeffry is a widow and mother to three children, living in the Chicagoland area. Aside from the time spent doing housework and raising her kids, she and her best friend/neighbour Shelley Nowack end up becoming amateur sleuths. They find themselves often working with detective Mel Van Dyne. (more…)