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Nicola Upson is an English author of historical mystery novels. She writes the Josephine Tey Mysteries series, based on the classic mystery author of the same name. Nicola studied English at Downing College, Cambridge. Before becoming novelist, she worked in theatre and as a freelance journalist. Nicola is the winner of the Escalator Award from […]
Varg Veum is the protagonist in a series of Scandinavian crime fiction novels by Norwegian novelist Gunnar Staalesen. Varg Veum is a private investigator based in the west coast Norwegian city of Bergen. The series has been adapted into two different film series, both with Trond Espen Seim portraying Varg Veum.
Gunnar Staalesen is a Norwegian author of Scandinavian crime fiction novels. He writes the Varg Veum series. Gunnar was born and raised in Bergen, Norway, which is on the west coast of the country. He earned his Cand.philol degree from Universitetet i Bergen and worked in the main theatre in the city.
John Francis Cuddy is the protagonist in a series of detective/crime fiction novels by American novelist Jeremiah Healy. When a case falls through the cracks of a judicial system, John Cuddy is the man for the job. He is a Boston-based private investigator and considered to be moral, honest and violent when necessary. Prior to […]
Inspector Chen is the protagonist in a series of crime thriller/mystery novels by Chinese author Qiu Xiaolong. Inspector Chen Chao is a cop with a great sense of integrity. He also loves to quote poetry. Although Inspector Chen is the main character, the series is not about one character, but about China as a whole. […]
R.S. Guthrie is an American novelist of mystery and thriller novels. He writes the Detective Bobby Mac series and the James Pruett series. Guthrie has been writing ever since college. He has written short stories, unfinished novels and one story in 140 characters or less. Guthrie has also written song lyrics, though he no longer […]
The Weezie and Bebe Mysteries series is a series of mystery/suspense novels by American novelist Mary Kay Andrews. The first of the two protagonists is Eloise “Weezie” Foley, an antique dealer who is recently divorced. The second is Bebe Loudermilk, who runs a restaurant and is thrice divorced. The series is set in Savannah, Georgia. […]
Gail Connor and Anthony Quintana are the protagonists in a series of mystery/suspense novels by American novelist Barbara Parker. The series is also known as the Suspicion series. Set in South Florida, the series has a distinct focus on the changing demographics of the area and how it relates to the protagonists, who are both […]
Barbara Parker (1947-2009) was an American author of mystery novels. She is the author of the Gail Connor & Anthony Quintana series (aka the Suspicion series). Barbara attended the University of South Florida, where she majored in theatre arts and then earned her legal degree from the University of Miami School of Law. She then […]
The Birder Murder Mysteries is a series of humorous mystery novels by American novelist Jan Dunlap. The series follows Bob White, a bird watcher and high school counselor. It just so happens that when he is out looking for birds, White ends up finding bodies.