Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic. I was born in jedburgh in the scottish borders in the summer of 1956. Doug jackson is the author of eight historical novels and four thrillers. Andrew jackson and the course of american empire, 17671821 is. The positive aspects are that i felt that the author had thoroughly researched this topic. The plot was well executed and keeps the reader interested in the final outcomes, an excellent portrayal. A major new historical epic in the tradition of conn iggulden combines imp.
The treaty of medicine lodge the story of the great treaty council as told by eyewitnesses by jones, douglas c and a great selection of related books. Douglas c jones books list of books by douglas c jones. Seven further novels featuring valerius have followed the most recent being glory of rome and have won. While youre urged to read these books in order, many readers agree that each book can be read as a standalone. Synopsis gaius julius caesar augustus germanicus, the third roman emperor, is better known by another name. Jackson grew up in the town of jedburgh in the scottish borders. Author carole nelson douglas biography and book list. Book series carole nelson douglas official author site. Caligula, published in 2008 was jackson douglass first novel.
Weedy rough, the small town in arkansas that first appeared in the novel by the same name, is the site of much of the action in this collection of short stories from the author of roman 1986, etc. The friendship between rufus and his elephant is touching and. Kidnapped, by rl stevenson was the first taste of historical fiction for the young douglas jackson. Douglas jackson books list of books by author douglas.
She has written a total of 60 novels in her career as an author. Clea simon is an american author of cozy mystery novels and nonfiction books. She has won multiple awards, including the cat writers associations presidents award. It brings the number of languages my books have been published in to twelve, excluding english. Historical fiction roman trilogy book 2 by jackson, douglas. Douglas jackson is the author of the successful historical novels caligula and claudius and my next book hero of rome, the first of a new trilogy, will be published.
Aka james douglas douglas jackson turned a lifelong fascination for rome and the romans into his first novel, caligula. Carole nelson douglas made her debut as a published author in 1980 with the standalone historical gothic novel entitled amberleigh. Click on the series links below for more information. It tells the story of rufus an animal trainer and slave that becomes the trainer and keeper of bersheba, the emperors elephant. Clea lives in somerville, massachusetts, with her husband, jon garelick, and their.
Buy caligula roman trilogy 1 by douglas jackson from amazons fiction books store. He was born in jedburgh, in the scottish borders and now lives in bridge of allan. Carole nelson douglas is the author of the midnight louie cozynoir mystery series, the delilah street urban fantasy series, and the irene adler historical mystery series. Buy caligula by douglas jackson from waterstones today. Caligula by douglas jackson penguin books australia. Historical fiction roman trilogy 2 by douglas jackson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Gaius julius caesar augustus germanicus, the third roman emperor, is better known by another name. Our newsletter will gently land in your inbox at random intervals, bearing tidings of comfort and joy about new releases and other mysterious items. Jones writes what might be called historical novels, but they are much more than that. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. I have not completed it as yet but i am enjoying it. Seven further novels featuring valerius have followed the most recent being glory of. Growing up female with the mass media di douglas, susan j. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author.
See all books authored by douglas jackson, including caligula the tyranny of rome, and claudius, and more on thriftbooks. His third, hero of rome, introduced readers to a new series hero, gaius valerius verrens. Jacksons first novel was caligula 2008, the story of a young slave and animal trainer. Elkhorn tavern is undoubtedly douglas joness finest novel. A guide to cozy mystery and other favorite books, movies, and tv. If you enjoy a good read then i would definitely recommend these books. A journalist by profession, douglas jackson transformed a lifelong fascination for rome and the romans in to his first two highlypraised novels, caligula and claudius. A handbook for critical argument, and informal logic.
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The jewishjapanese sex and cookbook and how to raise. Readers with more stomach for inhumanity may be fine with mr. She writes the theda krakow, dulcie schwartz and pru marlowe series. A journalist by profession, douglas jackson transformed a lifelong fascination for. A wonder filled novel from a master of his trade anne berry, author of the hungry ghosts light and dark in equal measure, colourful, thoughtful and bracing manda scott a young animal trainer for the gladiatorial games is plunged into the paranoid world of emperor caligulas court in this. Douglas jackson is the author of the successful historical novels caligula and claudius and my next book hero of rome, the first of a new trilogy, will be published in july 2010. Historical fiction roman trilogy book 2 kindle edition. Both books romp along at a good rate of knots and douglas jackson keeps the suspense level simmering all the way through. Andrew jackson and the course of american empire, 1767. An area 51 attraction on the strip threatens to bring more than starryeyed enthusiasts to town. James douglass story is one of high adventure in preconfederation canada. Every two or three months since, patricia has produced a new book in the series.
I write these cozy mysteries with love and hope that you enjoy my stories. Caligula by douglas jackson nook book ebook barnes. Claudius by douglas jackson penguin books australia. It weaves through the heart of canadian and pacific northwest history when british columbia was a wild land, vancouver didnt exist, and victoria was a muddy village. A journalist on local and national newspapers for 36 years, jackson left the scotsman where he was assistant editor, in 2009 to become a fulltime writer. Dee brown, author of bury my heart at wounded knee douglas c. Jackson has always been fascinated by history and combined with his love for reading.
Jackson brings all the expected accuracy and richness of an ancient culture along with something muchneeded in my opinion. Douglas jackson is the author of the successful historical novels caligula and claudius and my next book hero of rome, the first of a new trilogy, will be. The characters are unforgettable, the atmosphere wonderfully detailed, the action and suspense skillfully maintained. The jewishjapanese sex and cookbook and how to raise wolves. To outsiders, the city of london has always been something of a mystery. The stories are anecdotes and portraits of life in smalltown arkansas in the 1930s as seen by shanks caulder, a bright but otherwise thoroughly normal and welladjusted boy who has. As an expert on psychological warfare he served in the office of strategic services in world war ii and later as special assistant to the president in the eisenhower administration. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. Having read caligula on my kindle i immediately downloaded the next part of the trilogy, claudius. A journalist by profession, douglas jackson transformed a lifelong fascination for rome and the romans in to his first two highlypraised novels. Seven further novels featuring valerius have followed the most recent being glory of rome and have won critical acclaim. Im a big fan of the historical fiction genre and mr.
Carole nelson douglass cat in an alien xray takes the las vegas gang on a sciencefictional rollercoaster ride, as midnight louie, feline pi, and company encounter ufo enthusiasts, conspiracy nuts who are too bizarre even for tin foil hat therapy. Paul pioneer press until moving to texas in 1984 to write fiction full time. Midnight louie carole nelson douglas official author site. Caligula has good historical insights into the rein of the infamous roman emperor. Download one of the free kindle apps to start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, and computer. Caligula roman trilogy book 1 enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Douglas jackson has 18 books on goodreads with 14233 ratings.
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