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The Blood series is an urban fantasy series by Canadian novelist Tanya Huff that mixes in themes of detective fiction. The central characters of the series are former police office Vicki Nelson and historical romance author Henry Fitzroy (who happens to be a vampire). Fitzroy was the illegitimate son of Henry VIII before becoming a […]
Alo Nudger is the central character in a series of detective fiction/mystery novels by American novelist John Lutz. Alo had to resign from the police force for due to stomach issues, which he takes antacid tablets for (like they’re candy). His St. Louis office is located over Danny’s Donuts (great place for an ex-cop’s office).
C.W. Sughrue is the protagonist in a series of hardboiled crime fiction novels by American author James Crumley. Sughrue is from Meriwather, Montana, is an alcoholic, enjoys a good weapon and uses non-linear detective methods. And if you haven’t figured it out yet, he’s a little crazy.
Jordan Poteet is a fictional character featured in a series of detective fiction novels by American author Jeff Abbott. The series is set in Texas and is centered around Poteet’s eccentric family, living in a small town in Texas.
Jeff Abbott is an American author of detective fiction, suspense and thriller novels. A common theme in Abbott’s work is when every day people fall into danger and must fight to return everything to normal. He has several series characters, including Jordan Poteet, Whit Mosley and Sam Capra.
Joe Gunther is the protagonist in a series of mystery novels by American novelist Archer Mayor. Gunther is a police detective based in Vermont. He is a Korean War vet. He would grow to be an old-fashioned observant and persistent cop who is willing to admit to his own faults.
Archer Mayor is an American author of detective fiction and mystery novels. His series features his Joe Gunther character. Before he starting writing fiction, Archer worked as an editor, researcher, photographer and journalist. Mayor spends much of his time researching his novels, meanwhile working as a death investigator for the Vermont State Medical Examiner, Windham […]
Tess Monaghan is a fictional character created by American author Laura Lippman. She is the protagonist in a series of detective fiction novels set in Baltimore, Maryland. Tess started out working as a reporter, but has switched fields in favour of becoming a private investigator.
Laura Lippman is an American novelist of detective fiction. The daughter of a writer for the Baltimore Sun, she started out as a reporter, which became the inspiration for her Tess Monaghan series – a reporter turned private investigator. She is married to David Simon, creator of The Wire, who she met while working at […]
William Monk is a fictional character created by British novelist Anne Perry. He is the protagonist in a series of detective novels set in the mid-19th century. Monk is clever, sarcastic and very emotional. Once he gets into a case, he becomes determined and then obsessed.