Robert Hunter’s novels form a series of psychological thriller and crime novels written by Chris Carter-not the creator of The X-Files-a Brazilian author who moved to the USA where he studied psychology with a specialization in criminal behavior. He also worked as a criminal psychologist for several years before moving to Los Angeles where he…
Ex-freelance journalist, John Connolly is now an Irish author who is known for writing supernatural crime thrillers, young adult fantasy, and science-fiction series. Connolly is mostly known for his series of novels starring the anti-hero private detective Charlie Parker, a former police officer hunting the killer of his wife and daughter. Since 2009, he has…
British author Lisa Jewell used to work in fashion retail. But after being made redundant, she accepted a challenge from her friend that led her to write the first three chapters of what would become her first novel, Ralph’s Party. Since then, she wrote a sequel to Ralph’s Party, but also a lot of standalone…
Best-selling American author Patricia Cornwell doesn’t really need an introduction. Her series about the investigations of medical examiner Kay Scarpetta turned this former reporter into one of the biggest names on the literary scene, and one of the most influential. Dr. Kay Scarpetta is a forensic pathologist who uses her expertise to solve crimes –…
A former journalist for United Press International and CNN, Daniel Silva is today mostly known for his work as a bestselling writer of thriller and espionage novels. Silva always wanted to write, but it was not after a good decade working as a journalist that he tried his hand at writing a novel. His first…
This is a James Patterson mystery series (the author of the Alex Cross series), a best-seller machine. Set in San Francisco, the Women’s Murder Club series follows a group of women from different professions relating to investigating crimes as they work together to solve murders. The stories are about their personal and professional issues. The…
Lady Emily is the main protagonist in the historical mystery series written by American author Tasha Alexander. Victorian’s most colorful and delightfully eccentric sleuth, Lady Emily moves in the most exclusive circles of London. But behind the veneer of sumptuous drawing rooms and ballrooms, even the aristocracy is not immune to burglary, betrayals, and brutal…
The Dan “Spider” Shepherd series is a thriller series is coming from British author and TV Writer Stephen Leather that deals with crime and terrorism. The story focuses on Dan ‘Spider’ Shepherd, a former Special Air Service soldier who becomes an undercover policeman. He puts his life on the line to stop criminals, but his…
Written by American author Catherine Coulter, this series is about… FBI agents, as you may have guessed. I mean, it’s quite explicit. These FBI thrillers follow agents as they investigate murder mysteries, kidnappings, and more, mostly based in San Francisco, California. There are a few recurring protagonists/investigators, the main ones are Dillon Savich and Lacey…
Now sheriff’s deputy in New Iberia, Louisiana, Dave Robicheaux was once an officer for the New Orleans Police Department. He’s got the tendency to breach the ethical code during his investigations. The main protagonist in the series written by James Lee Burke, Vietnam vet Dave Robicheaux didn’t have an easy life, and this has not…
Written by the British author of crime fiction Angela Marsons, DI Kim Stone is the main protagonist in this crime series that was at first digitally published. The success led to a publishing deal with Bonnier Publishing Fiction for a total of 17 books! Set in the Black Country in the West Midlands, the series…
Born on 30 March 1959 in Essex, England to Irish Catholic, Martina Cole is the youngest of five children. Before becoming a writer, Cole has been a cleaner, a wine waitress, an agency nurse, and a supermarket shelf-stacker. Her breakthrough came in 1991 with Dangerous Lady, and since then, Martina Cole has published more than…
