Order of Ellis Peters Books
Ellis Peters was the pen name of English novelist Edith Pargeter (1913-1995). During her literary career, she wrote mysteries, historical fiction, non-fiction and translated Czech classics. Edith wrote under several different pseudonyms (including John Redfern, Joylon Carr and Peter Benedict), but it was as Ellis Peters that she would gain the most fame, writing the Cadfael Chronicles and the Inspector Felse series using that nom de plume. (more…)
Order of John Keller Books
John Paul Keller, simply referred to as Keller, is a character created by American novelist Lawrence Block. Keller is a hitman whose hobbies include stamp collecting. (more…)
Order of Bernie Rhodenbarr Books
Bernie Rhodenbarr is a fictional character created by American novelist Lawrence Block. Rhodenbarr is a NYC thief who is an expert lockpick who loves the thrill of breaking and entering. The series is lighter in tone than Block’s Matt Scudder series. The novel The Burglar in the Closet was (loosely) adapted into the film Burglar starring Whoopi Goldberg as “Bernice.” Needless to say, Block was displeased with this adaptation. (more…)
Order of Matthew Scudder Books
Matthew Scudder is a fictional character who appears in a series of crime fiction novels by American novelist Lawrence Block, set in New York City. Out of the many different characters Lawrence Block has created, the consensus is that Scudder is the greatest of all of them. Matt Scudder is a recovering alcoholic, which has been suggested is autobiographical of Block. (more…)
Order of Evan Tanner Books
Evan Michael Tanner, usually referred to simply as Tanner, is a character featured in a series of crime fiction novels by American author Lawrence Block. Tanner fought in the the Korean War and was a perfect soldier until his sleeping quarters was destroyed by shrapnel, leaving him an insomniac. (more…)
Order of Lawrence Block Books
Lawrence Block is an American novelist of crime fiction. Block is a very prolific author, best known for his series featuring private investigator Matthew Scudder and one featuring Bernie Rhodenbarr among other series. He has also published novels under the pen names Chip Harrison, Paul Kavanagh, Lee Duncan, Sheldon Lord and others. Most of his novels are set in New York City. (more…)
Order of Anna Travis Books
Anna Travis is a character featured in a series of novels by English author Lynda La Plante. Anna works as a Detective Inspector in London. The series was adapted into a television series titled Above Suspicion, starring Kelly Reilly as Anna Travis. (more…)
Order of Lynda La Plante Books
Lynda La Plante is an English novelist and screenwriter in addition to being a former actress. Lynda writes novels that she adapts to television series through her production company, La Plante Productions. She is best known for her Prime Suspect ITV series starring Jane Tennison. Lynda lives in both London and Long Island, NY. (more…)
Order of Hannah Swensen Books
The Hannah Swensen Mysteries are a series of cozy mystery novels by American novelist Joanne Fluke. Hannah runs a bakery called The Cookie Jar and solves murders when she is not baking. While the books are mysteries, they also contain a fair amount of comedy and romance as well. You can also find recipes inside the books. (more…)
Order of Joanne Fluke Books
Joanne Fluke is an American author who is best known for her Hannah Swensen cozy mystery series. She has also written some standalone novels, including historical romances under the pen name of Kathryn Kirkwood. (more…)