Order of Circle Books
The Circle universe represents multiple series of children’s fantasy novels by American author Tamora Pierce. The series follows four children – Sandry, Tris, Daja and Briar – who have been brought together by Niko, who informs them that they are ambient mages, meaning they use magic from outside themselves. (more…)
Order of Tortall Books
The Tortall universe is a “universe” consisting of five series of YA fantasy novels by American author Tamora Pierce. “Tortall” refers to the main country on the world in which the books take place on. Tortall resembles the Middle Ages, consisting of a monarchy and magic. (more…)
Order of Tamora Pierce Books
Tamora Pierce is an American novelist of YA fantasy novels. She is the author of the Tortall universe and Circle universe novels. Tamora’s unique name is due to the fact that the nurse misspelled her name on her birth certificate. Tamora began writing as a young child and became interested in fantasy due to The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Tamora attended the University of Pennsylvania, during which time she wrote her Song of the Lioness series. She gets much of her inspiration for her writing from Sir David Attenborough nature documentaries, fantasy novels and Arthurian legend. (more…)
Order of Faces Of Evil Books
The Faces of Evil series is a series of romantic suspense novels by American author Debra Webb. The series follows Deputy Chief Jess Harris and Chief Dan Burnett. Jess is 42 and grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. After growing up in foster homes, she couldn’t wait to get out of Birmingham. She was planning to marry Dan Burnett, but plans changed and hearts were broken. Over 20 years later, Jess has returned to Birmingham in order to work alongside her ex-squeeze. Dan Burnett grew up in the wealthy part of Birmingham, and loves the city dearly. He was sure that breaking up with Jess was the right move, but three marriages later, he now questions his decision. He wants her back and he is determined to prove that they should be together. (more…)
Order of Colby Agency Books
The Colby Agency series is a series of romantic suspense novels by American novelist Debra Webb. The Colby Agency is a private investigation agency based out of Chicago, Illinois, run by Victoria Colby. The group specializes in the most discreet investigations. (more…)
Order of Debra Webb Books
Debra Webb is an American author of romantic suspense novels. She writes the Colby Agency series and the Faces of Evil series. Webb grew up on a farm in Alabama and was taught by her parents that hard work pays off. Debra was coming up with stories from childhood and continued after she got married. Finally, she sold her first novel in 1998 to Kensington. She has won the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award as well as two RT Reviewers’ Choice Awards. (more…)
Order of Junie B. Jones Books
Junie B. Jones is the main character in a series of children’s books by American author Barbara Park. The series is illustrated by Denise Brunkus. Juniper Beatrice Jones starts out as a five year-old kindergarten student. She lives with her parents, baby brother (Ollie) and dog (Tickle). Junie is a smart, friendly girl who loves eating spaghetti and meatballs, lemon pie and ice cream. As the series progresses, she moves on to First Grade. (more…)
Order of Barbara Park Books
Barbara Park (1947-2013) was an American author of children’s books. She is best known for her series featuring Junie B. Jones. Barbara attended Rider College and got her B.S. from the University of Alabama in 1969. She is the winner of seven Children’s Choice Award and four Parents’ Choice Awards. Barbara passed away in November 2013 from ovarian cancer. (more…)
Order of James Sheehan Books
James Sheehan is an American author of legal thriller novels. He writes the Jack Tobin series. Sheehan was born and raised in New York City, then moved to Florida in 1974 in the pursuit of a career in law. His career as a trial lawyer officially began in 1977 and lasted over 30 years. Today, aside from being a novelist, he is also a law professor at Stetson University College of Law and the Director of the Tampa Law Center. Sheehan lives in St. Petersburg, Florida and has three children, five grandchildren and a great-grandchild. (more…)
Order of Star Carrier Books
The Star Carrier series is a series of military science fiction novels by American novelist Ian Douglas (William H. Keith). The series follows the officers and crew of a space faring spacecraft carrier, similar to Battlestar Galactica. (more…)