Order of Mickey Spillane Books
Mickey Spillane (1918-2006) was an American author of hardboiled crime fiction, most notably his Mike Hammer series. Over 225 million copies of his books have been sold worldwide and at one time, seven his books were in the top 15 in the list of all-time bestselling novels in the United States. At the time, his work had more sex and violence than was the norm. Following his death, his Mike Hammer character would be picked up by his friend Max Allan Collins. (more…)
Order of Hollywood Station Books
Hollywood Station is a series of police procedural novels by American novelist Joseph Wambaugh. The series is set in Los Angeles and focuses on the LAPD, but not one character in particular. The most common recurring characters are Hollywood Nate, Flotsam & Jetsam and Compassionate Charlie. (more…)
Order of Joseph Wambaugh Books
Joseph Wambaugh is an American author of crime fiction, mystery novels and true crime non-fiction. Before becoming an author, Wambaugh served in the U.S. Marines and then joined the LAPD, where he served 14 years and made detective sergeant. Wambaugh often sets his novels in Los Angeles, where he often creates police officers with flawed personalities, rather than heroic, but maybe unrealistic cops. (more…)
Order of Patchwork Mysteries Books
The Patchwork Mysteries is a cozy mystery series written by various authors, published by Guideposts. The protagonist in the series is a quilter named Sarah Hart. (more…)
Order of Andy Fisher Books
Andy Fisher is the central character in a series of techno-thriller novels by American novelist Jim DeFelice. Andy is a special agent with the FBI, known as a hard-driving, chain-smoking, coffee swilling bad ass who frequently raises the ire of his superiors as well as his enemies. (more…)
Order of Jim DeFelice Books
Jim DeFelice is an American author of techno-thriller novels along with many non-fiction books. DeFelice is well known for being a writing partner alongside such authors as Stephen Coonts, Dale Brown, Larry Bond and Richard Marcinko. He also writes solo novels such as his Andy Fisher books and non-fiction books including true crime books and American Sniper with Chris Kyle – the most lethal sniper in the history of the U.S. military. (more…)
Order of Hagan Books
Hagan is the central character in a series of romance-spy novels by American author Kay Hooper. Hagan is the director of a secret government intelligence agency, which mostly employs beautiful women. Hagan is only 5’4″ and described as “rotund,” but don’t let his appearance fool you. Hagan is a manipulator with a keen intellect. (more…)
Book Review: Trust Your Eyes by Linwood Barclay
Written by Graeme McGaw
While I read a lot of books, there are only a few authors who I trust blindly. For many new books I will look up the reviews on a website like Amazon first, and get a general idea of what the public conception is on that book. There are numerous authors who for every 2 quality books will release 1 stinker, or an author gets carried away with a political statement or opinion and it ends up ruining the book. (more…)
Order of St. Kilda Books
St. Kilda is a series of romantic suspense novels by American author Elizabeth Lowell. St. Kilda Consulting is a private spy company based in Mahattan. The company concentrates on “the shadow world” where governments can’t go. (more…)
Order of Rarities Unlimited Books
Rarities Unlimited is a series of romantic suspense novels by American author Elizabeth Lowell. The series features cameos from secondary character who originated in Elizabeth’s popular Donovan series. (more…)