Order of Georges Simenon Books
Georges Simenon (1903-1989) was a Belgian author of crime fiction, best known for his novels featuring his character Jules Maigret. Simenon is the author of close to 200 novels in his native language of French, most of which have been translated into English. Likewise, his novels have been adapted into nearly 200 different film adaptations. Georges got his start writing for the newspaper Gazette de Liege at only 16 years old. During his lifetime, he spent time living in Belgium, France, Canada, the United States and finally in Switzerland – where he died in 1989 of natural causes. (more…)
Order of Patrick Rothfuss Books
Patrick Rothfuss is an American author of fantasy novels. He is the author of the Kingkiller Chronicle. Patrick earned his B.S. in English from University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point in 1999. During his time, he wrote for the campus newspaper The Pointer. He then got his M.A. from Washington State University. He then went back to the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point to teach. Patrick is a #1 New York Times bestselling author as well as the winner of the Quill Award, David Gemmell Legend Award and Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award for Best Epic Fantasy. (more…)
Order of Patrick Lee Books
Patrick Lee is an American novelist of thriller novels. He writes the Travis Chase series. During his 20s, he was able to sell two screenplays in Los Angeles, but neither screenplay was produced. From there, he began to write fiction and was able to sell his first two novels to HarperCollins. Patrick lives in Michigan, where he was born and raised. (more…)
Order of Brodie Farrell Books
Brodie Farrell is the lead character in a series of crime fiction/mystery novels by British novelist Jo Bannister. Brodie Farrell is a single mom/woman sleuth who lives in the seaside town of Dimmock, England. She runs a searching business where she’s usually hired to hunt down old books and antiques, until she ends up starting to work more as a private investigator on criminal cases. (more…)
Order of Castlemere Mysteries Books
The Castlemere Mysteries series is a series of crime fiction/mystery novels by British author Jo Bannister. This series is set in Castlemere, England. The series follows investigators Inspector Liz Graham and Sgt. Cal Donovan. (more…)
Order of Jo Bannister Books
Jo Bannister is a British author of crime fiction and mystery novels. Jo started out as a journalist and became the editor of the County Down Spectator before switching over to writing fiction. She writes the Castlemere Mysteries and Brodie Farrell series, among other series. (more…)
Order of Ghost Hunter Mysteries Books
The Ghost Hunter Mysteries series is a cozy mystery series of novels by American author Victoria Laurie. The lead character in the series, M.J. Holliday, is a spiritual medium who lives a life full of adventure. She teams up with her friend Gilley Gillespie to run a ghosthunting business. (more…)
Order of Psychic Eye Mysteries Books
The Psychic Eye Mysteries is a series of cozy mystery novels by American novelist Victoria Laurie. The series features lead character Abby Cooper, a P.I. (psychic intuitive). She knows everyone else better than she knows herself. She has a best friend and business partner, Candice Fusco, and boyfriend Dutch Rivers. Both help Abby along on her various adventures. (more…)
Order of Victoria Laurie Books
Victoria Laurie is an American author of cozy mystery novels and children’s adventure novels. She writes the Psychic Eye Mysteries, Ghost Hunter Mysteries and Oracles of Delphi Keep series (the latter series for middle school children). Victoria is a professional psychic who writes about supernaturally-gifted characters, such as her protagonists like Abigail (Abby) Cooper, M.J. Holliday and the kids in her Oracles of Delphi Keep series. Victoria is a New York Times bestselling author. (more…)
Book Review: The Hardcore Truth by Bob Holly
Written by Graeme McGaw
When it comes to wrestling autobiographies – I just can’t get enough of them. I’ve been a wrestling fan since 1991. As fun as wrestling is – what goes on behind the scenes is always so much more fascinating. I just can’t get enough of the stuff – from the stories, to the politics, to the ribs. I’ve been a subscriber to the Wrestling Observer newsletter since 1996, can’t get enough wrestling shoot interviews, and own practically every wrestling autobiography there is.
Of course, the autobiographies can be a mixed bag. Some of them are written with the main intention to slander others. Some just can’t conceal their bitterness, and really turn you against the writer. Some are written carefully by wrestlers who are hoping to get back into the business and don’t want to say anything bad. And some are just pure fantasy land – Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff; I’m looking at you. (more…)