Order of Simon Scarrow Books
Simon Scarrow is a British author of historical fiction. He got his Master’s degree from the University of East Anglia, then went onto a career as a teacher. He is best known for his Cato & Macro series, which takes place during the Roman Empire. He also writes the Revolution series and the Gladiator YA series. Simon now writes full time. He is the brother of Alex Scarrow. (more…)
Order of Outlanders Books
The Outlanders is a series of science fiction novels written under the house name of James Axler and created by Mark Ellis. The series is set in the same universe as Axler’s Deathlands series, a century later. Chaos rules no longer on Earth and has been replaced by a government run by nine mysterious barons. Considered traitors to the cause of the barons, Kane and Grant were stripped of their citizenship and their duties as magistrates and joined Brigid Baptiste as Outlanders. (more…)
Order of Deathlands Books
The Deathlands series is an action-adventure/science fiction series by James Axler. The series is set in a post-apocalyptic United States. Very few survived, and many who did were horribly mutated. A group of survivors led by Ryan Cawdor planning to escape the barren wasteland, meanwhile encountering terrifying mutated lifeforms and other beings with their own agendas. The series is followed up by the Outlanders series. (more…)
Order of James Axler Books
James Axler is a house name created by Gold Eagle Publishing, an imprint of Harlequin. Axler writes the Deathlands, Outlanders and Earthblood series. The books written as James Axler are action-adventure/sci-fi novels. Until 1996, the James Axler pseudonym was used exclusively by Laurence James. From then on, the house name was used by numerous authors, including Mark Ellis, Mel Odom, Alan Philipson, Terry Collins, Nick Pollotta, Victor Milan, Edo Van Belkom, Andy Boot, Douglas Wojtowicz and Rik Hoskin. (more…)
Order of Chocoholic Mysteries Books
The Chocoholic Mysteries series is a cozy mysteries series by American author JoAnna Carl. Following a divorce, Lee McKinney moves to a resort town in Michigan in order to help out her aunt with her chocolate shop business. Unfortunately for her, she ends up coming face-to-face with murder and taking a side job as an amateur sleuth. (more…)
Order of JoAnna Carl Books
JoAnna Carl is the pen name of American author Eve K. Sandstrom. Under her real name, she writes mystery novels, whereas under her pen name, she writes cozy mystery novels. She is best known for her Chocoholic Mysteries series, which features Lee McKinney. Her mystery series written under her real name are the Sam & Nicky Titus and Nell Matthews series. Eve has her degree in journalism from the University of Oklahoma. She worked as a reporter, editor and columnist for The Lawton Constitution in Oklahoma for a quarter century. She retired from that job in order to write fiction on a full-time basis. Eve has three grandchildren with her husband, David, and splits her time between Oklahoma and Michigan. (more…)
Order of Bauchelain and Korbal Broach Books
The Bauchelain and Korbal Broach is a series of fantasy novels/novellas by Canadian author Steven Erikson. The series is set in the Malazan Empire. Bauchelain and Korbal Broach are both necromancers. Bauchelain is best known for his demonic summoning. Korbal Broach is a eunuch and is obsessed with begetting. (more…)
Order of Malazan Book Of The Fallen Books
The Malazan Book of the Fallen is a series of epic fantasy novels by Canadian author Steven Erikson. The series is apart of the Malazan Empire universe, which Erikson collaborates with Ian Cameron Esslemont on. The pair originally conceived of the idea as a roleplaying game based on Dungeons & Dragons. (more…)
Order of Steven Erikson Books
Steven Erikson is a Canadian novelist of fantasy and science fiction. He is a trained archaeologist and anthropologist. He is best known for his Malazan Empire novels, including his Malazan Book of the Fallen, Bauchelain & Korbal Broach and Kharkanas Trilogy series. As a writer, Erikson’s trademark is turning the conventions upside down and going against the rules of the fantasy genre. He is not afraid to kill off a main character in order to deepen the plot. (more…)
Order of Dashiell Hammett Books
Dashiell Hammett (1894-1961) was an American author of hardboiled crime fiction. He is best known for creating the characters Sam Spade, Nick & Nora Charles and the Continental Op. Before becoming an author, Hammett was a Pinkerton agent, which he drew upon as an author. He said, “all my characters were based on people I’ve known personally, or known about.” Although he died in 1961, his career was over in 1934. He dedicated the remainder of his life to left-wing activism and anti-fascism. (more…)