An espionage thriller series written by author Stephen Coonts, The Tommy Carmellini series follows a witty and resourceful CIA operative known for his unconventional methods and sharp intellect. Carmellini is a maverick within the CIA, willing to bend or break the rules when necessary to achieve his objectives, often finding himself embroiled in high-stakes espionage…
Written by Andrew Lane, the Young Sherlock Holmes series tells the adventures of a teenage Sherlock Holmes before he became the renowned detective of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s stories. Set in Victorian England during the 1860s, the series follows a young Sherlock Holmes as he navigates through his adolescence and hones his investigative skills, learning…
Written by Aileen G. Baron under the pen name Alys Clare, the Hawkenlye series is a historical mystery series set in medieval England during the 12th century that primarily revolves around the character of Abbess Helewise, who is the head of the Benedictine abbey at Hawkenlye. With her trusted friend, Josse d’Acquin, a knight turned…
Crime novels written by Norwegian author Anne Holt, this series follows the investigations of Hanne Wilhelmsen, a police detective in Oslo, Norway. She’s a deeply introspective and highly skilled investigator who’s struggling with personal demons and inner turmoil. Throughout the series, Hanne Wilhelmsen confronts a wide range of criminal activities, including murder, kidnapping, political corruption,…
There are murders everywhere, even in Pennsylvania of course, ask Zoe Chambers! What is the Zoe Chambers series about? Zoe Chambers is the main protagonist in the mystery series written by American author and ex-EMT Annette Dashofy. More precisely, Zoe Chambers is a paramedic but she also is a deputy coroner in rural Pennsylvania’s tight-knit…
Dr. John Patrick “Jack” Ryan, Sr., KCVO (Hon.), Ph.D., is an iconic character brought to life by the imagination of Tom Clancy. When we first encounter him, Ryan is a highly skilled CIA analyst with a Marine Corps background. However, his journey is far from over, as he steadily ascends through the ranks of the…
All of Colson Whitehead’s Books in Order! Who is Colson Whitehead? Colson Whitehead is a celebrated American author, one of the rare writers to have won the Pulitzer Prize twice. It all started in 1969 when Arch Colson Chipp Whitehead was born in New York City and raised in Manhattan. He graduated from Harvard University…
John Scalzi is a best-selling American author of science fiction novels and the popular blog Whatever. In 1999, he published his first novel, “Agent to the Stars,” on his website, but it wasn’t until a few years later that he gained popularity with Old Man’s War, a military science fiction book, and its sequels. John…
Thirty years after her debut in a column for The Independent, and twenty-four years after the first film adaptation, Bridget Jones is set to return next year in the fourth installment of the Bridget Jones film series. Helen Fielding’s heroine started as a thirty-something single woman in London, on a quest to find her own…
When fantasy readers discuss Grimdark, the grittiest corner of the genre, it’s impossible not to mention The First Law world. Written by British author Joe Abercrombie, The First Law is a fantasy series that includes two trilogies, three standalone novels, and several short stories set within the same world. The series takes place in the Circle…
Written by Rebecca Elliott, The Owl Diaries series is part of Scholastic’s early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books have for vocation to help readers grow! The…
Written by British author Rhys Bowen (Molly Murphy, Evan Evans), Her Royal Spyness is a humorous historical series about the penniless cousin of King George V of England in 1932 who is acting as a spy for the queen. Lady Victoria Georgiana Charlotte Eugenie, daughter to the Duke of Atholt and Rannoch, is flat broke….
