Order of Abilene Books
Abilene is a series of western novels written under the house name of Justin Ladd. The series follows Marshal Luke Travis, Deputy Cody Fisher and the homesteaders who call Abilene, Kansas their home. (more…)
Order of Stagecoach Station Books
Stagecoach Station is a series of western novels written under the house name of Hank Mitchum. The only author of this series who has been identified is James Reasoner, who wrote the novels Panhandle, Taos, Death Valley, Bonanza City, Wild West and The Last Frontier. The series was published by Bantam. (more…)
Order of James Reasoner Books
James Reasoner is an American author of western and historical fiction novels. He is the husband and regular collaborator of Livia J. Washburn (aka Livia Reasoner). In the past, Reasoner has written for hire under numerous pen names and house names such as Dana Fuller Ross, Hank Mitchum, Justin Ladd, Matthew S. Hart, Terence Duncan, Jim Austin, Mike Jameson, Tabor Evans and Jon Sharpe. The series he’s worked on include (but are not limited to) Wagons West, Civil War Battle, Stagecoach Station, Abilene, Powell’s Army, Cody’s Law, Patriots, Tales from Deadwood, Fury, Longarm, Trailsman, Wind River and Redemption. He is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. A lifelong Texan, Reasoner lives there to this day. (more…)
Order of Joe Ryker Books
Joe Ryker is the protagonist in a series of thriller novels by American author Nelson DeMille. Detective Sgt. Joe Ryker is a regular guy who works for the New York Police Department. Ryker is very much in-tune with his surroundings and this gives him the edge in being able to track down criminals. He works alone, with his only partners being his standard police special .38 on his ankle and a .357 Magnum on his shoulder. (more…)
Order of Blackmoore Sisters Books
The Blackmoore Sisters series is a series of paranormal/romantic/cozy mystery novels by American author Leighann Dobbs. The series follows four sisters – Fiona, Morgan, Celeste and Jolene. Each sister has a supernatural power. The sisters all live together in an old family home. (more…)
Order of Lexy Baker Books
The Lexy Baker Bakery Cozy Mysteries series is a series of cozy mystery novels by American novelist Leighann Dobbs. Lexy Baker is finally living her dream by running her own bakery. The novels include bonus recipes! (more…)
Order of Leighann Dobbs Books
Leighann Dobbs is an American author of cozy mystery and romance novels. She writes the Lexy Baker Bakery Mysteries and Blackmoore Sisters series. Leighann writes her books for busy people who are always on the move who don’t necessarily have enough free time to read a long novel. She recommends her books for people who are waiting for an appointment, sitting in the bath or picking your kids up at a soccer game or practice. Leighann lives in New Hampshire with her husband and her dog and cat. (more…)
Order of Helen MacInnes Books
Helen MacInnes (1907-1985) was a Scottish-American novelist of spy fiction. She has been referred to as the “Queen of Spy Writers” by the Sunday Express. Originally from Glasgow, MacInnes graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1928 with a degree in French and German. Following earning her M.A., she moved to University College, London and earned her librarianship diploma in 1931. It was working as a librarian where she met her husband, Gilbert Hughet. Together, they would translate German literature in order to pay for summer trips throughout Europe. These trips gave MacInnes the settings for her spy thriller novels that should would write later in life. (more…)
Order of Vigilante Books
The Vigilante series is a series of crime thriller novels by Canadian novelist Claude Bouchard. Set in Montreal, the series follows Lt. Dave McCall, the head of the Special Homicide Task Force, who teams up with computer security expert Chris Barry. (more…)
Order of Claude Bouchard Books
Claude Bouchard is a Canadian author of crime thriller novels. He writes the Vigilante series. Bouchard was born in Montreal, Quebec, where he attended McGill University and worked in management for various firms. He enjoys reading, playing guitar, painting, cooking and travelling. Claude lives in Montreal with his wife, Joanne, and their two black cats. (more…)