american novelists

Chronicles the life and career of twentieth-century American writer James A. Michener, describing his childhood in Pennsylvania, his experiences in the Pacific theater of World War II, his marriages, his working methods, and his personality, and includes close readings of several of his novels.

Presents a biography of Russian-American philosopher and novelist Ayn Rand, covering her upbringing before and during the Russian Revolution, emigration to the U.S., work as a screenwriter in Hollywood, and later success due to her theories about objectivism and individual rights.

Homer Hickam chronicles the events that took place during his senior year in his hometown of Coalwood, West Virginia.

A biography of author Dan Brown, examining his early years before "The Da Vinci Code," and the role of his wife, Blythe, in his life and work, and discussing the research involved in his writing process, his literary accomplishments, and other related topics.

Presents a reference guide to the top one hundred American authors writing in the thriller and suspense genre, providing biographical information, writing histories, and a list of their works.