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The Cottage Tales of Beatrix Potter is a mystery novels by American author Susan Wittig Albert. The series is based on the life of author/illustrator Beatrix Potter. In 1905, she bought a farm in the Lake District of England and it follows her as she moves away from the big city life to a new […]
China Bayles is the central character in a series of cozy mystery novels by American novelist Susan Wittig Albert. China is an ex-lawyer who now works as a herbalist based out of Pecan Springs, Texas. There, she prefers to live a quieter existence with close friends and family. The series has been praised for its […]
Susan Wittig Albert is an American author of mystery novels, usually in the cozy sub-genre. Susan is the author of multiple series, include China Bayles herbal mysteries series, the Cottage Tales of Beatrix Potter, the Robin Paige Victorian Mysteries and the Darling Dahlias series. She has also written under the pen names Carolyn Keene (for […]
Irene Kelly is the central character in a series of crime fiction novels by American author Jan Burke. Irene Kelly works as a reporter based out of Southern California, who sometimes get a little too involved in a case. The secondary character is her friend and lover, Detective Frank Harriman.
Jan Burke is an American novelist of mystery and crime fiction. She is best known for her Irene Kelly series. She has won the Edgar, Agatha and Macavity Awards, among many other nominations. She is a member of the Sisters in Crime and served on the boards of the Mystery Writers of America and the […]
Rachel Brady is an American author of mystery novels. Rachel also works as an engineer for NASA. She started writing as an escape from science. Rachel is the author of the Emily Locke Mystery series and served a term as Vice President of the Southwest Chapter of the Mystery Writers of America.
Inspector Montalbano is the protagonist in a series of mystery novels by Italian author Andrea Camilleri. Montalbano is a Sicilian detective who works for the fictional town of Vigata. Camilleri has referred to Montalbano as a “serial killer of characters,” in reference to how much attention the character requires from the author. The series was […]
Andrea Camilleri is a Sicilian author of mystery novels. He has also worked as a director of stageplays and screenwriter. His series character is Inspector Montalbano. He is the winner of the Crime Writers’ Association International Dagger Award in 2012 and the Nino Martoglio International Book Award in 1998. His works are increasing in popularity […]
Fred Carver is a fictional character created by American novelist John Lutz, featured in a series of mystery novels. The series is set in Del Moray, Florida. Fred Carver took a bullet to the leg, thus ending his career as an active cop. Also over is his marriage, and the ensuing custody battle he lost.
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).