Books by elizabeth peters authors like elizabeth peters what should i read next register for free to build your own book lists. The vicky bliss mysteries is a mystery novel series by barbara mertz, writing as elizabeth peters. A vicky bliss novel of suspense vicky bliss mysteries book 6 kindle edition by peters, elizabeth. However, these are the best two books by the new york times bestselling author. Night train to memphis vicky bliss mysteries by elizabeth peters december 1, 1995. The complete series list for a vicky bliss mystery elizabeth peters. Elizabeth peters vicky bliss series mercilessly spoofs the eminently spoofable romance genre of novelwriting. Because he is such an important part of the series, that book is included here as well. One of elizabeth peters earliest novels the first of the vicky bliss series, borrower of the night does not quite have as well developed a sense of satire as many of her later books. A published egyptologist, mertz wrote three mysteries series under the name elizabeth peters plus gothic and supernatural thrillers under the name barbara michaels. Jul 29, 2008 borrower of the night is the first book by elizabeth peters that ive read. Sadly the british author passed away a few years ago, in august 20, however, she left behind a powerful legacy that is difficult to top. Vicky bliss is a series of mystery novels by american novelist elizabeth peters. If barbara mertz began her career as a novelist writing under the name barbara michaels, she finished it writing under the name elizabeth peters.
For those unfamiliar with vicky bliss, she is the hero of an elizabeth peters mystery series, an art historian with a specialty in medieval europe who works at the national museum in munich. An anthology of original traditional mystery stories by elizabeth peters and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. She is best known for her amelia peabody series, in addition to her vicky bliss series. Night train to memphis vicky bliss mysteries by elizabeth peters and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The vicky bliss books, which began publication in 1973, are definitely a product of elizabeth peters extensive career as an egyptologist. A vicky bliss novel of suspense vicky bliss mysteries book 6. I have loved her vicky bliss and amelia peabody series, as well as so many of her individual novels written as either elizabeth peters or barbara michaels. She is looking for suggestions of authors she might enjoy reading next, based on her previous mystery book encounters. During her fiftyyear career, she wrote more than seventy novels and three nonfiction books on egypt. There is a book series out there that will give you all the above. Elizabeth peterss vicky bliss books in order fantastic fiction. The master of blacktower 66 sons of the wolf 67 prince of darkness 69. Another peters novel, the camelot caper 1969 also published as her cousin john, while not technically a vicky bliss story, features smythe.
This novel series consists in six well written novels that tell the adventures of the main character, vicky bliss. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the laughter of dead kings. She published a broad range of literature across a multitude of series including, but not limited to, her most famous work the 19book amelia peabody series. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Meet the famous novel series vicky bliss, written by elizabeth peters. The elizabeth peters books in order mostly focus on the authors popular amelia peabody series, maybe the most popular author of archaeological mysteries ever written.
The third book silhouette in scarlet 1983 places vicky in the land of. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The vicky bliss series began in 1973 with borrower of the night. The laughter of dead kings book by elizabeth peters.
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Books of the vicky bliss series the worlds of barbara mertz. Peters books have been quite popular, so i expected an entertaining and fastpaced story. A vicky bliss novel of suspense vicky bliss mysteries. A published egyptologist, mertz wrote three mysteries series under the name elizabeth peters plus gothic and supernatural thrillers under the name barbara michaels the vicky bliss novels are set in late 20th century europe centered in munich. For the first time in more than a decade, new york times bestselling grand master elizabeth peters brings beautiful, brainy vicky bliss back into the spotlight for one last investigation. Her work brings her into the realm of brilliant artists and coldblooded killers, forgers and art thieves, embroiling her in dangerand with one art thief. For readers new to vicky s sassy and distinctively smart stories, the laughter of dead kings will mark the start of a beautiful friendship. She published a broad range of literature across a multitude of series including, but not limited to, her most famous work the 19 book amelia peabody series. Buy trojan gold vicky bliss murder mystery by elizabeth peters isbn. Elizabeth peters 192720 was an american author of suspense, mystery and thriller novels. Below is a list of elizabeth peters vicky bliss books in order of when they were originally. Loved this book probably the best in the vicky bliss series, i love vicky and all her friends, mildly ott as all elizabeth peters books are but lots of fun and excitement. Even with several degrees its hard to get people to take her seriously.
Elizabeth peters, barbara rosenblat, recorded books. With trojan gold, she takes the spoof right over the top, plop into romance. The elizabeth peters books in order mostly focus on the author s popular amelia peabody series, maybe the most popular author of archaeological mysteries ever written. For those unfamiliar with vicky bliss, she is the hero of an elizabeth peters mystery series, an art historian with a specialty in medieval europe who wo. The charlemagne talisman, with its gold filigree volutes and enormous azureblue sapphire, has caught vicky bliss attention. Elizabeth peters barbara mertz was born and brought up in illinois and was the author of lion in the valley, trojan gold and street of the five moons among many other mysteries. If you like your books full of mystery, adventure and a lot of laughs the vicky bliss series by elizabeth peters will fill the bill. The novels can be enjoyed in any order, but the stories are highly sequential in nature and are probably better appreciated if read in order of publication. The laughter of dead kings a royal treatwelcome back, vicky bliss. Mystery authors akin to elizabeth peters the cozy mystery. She graduated with a phd in egyptology from the university of chicago, which is the basis for her amelia peabody series. New york times bestselling grand master elizabeth peters author of the thrilling fictional exploits of archaeologist amelia peabody in the land of the pharaohsbrings back beautiful, brainy art expert and sometime sleuth vicky bliss for one last adventure in the laughter of dead kings. Elizabeth peters is known for many great novels as well as series. Yes, the elusive sir john finally declares his love for vicky, our beautiful heroine.
Elizabeth peters books list of books by author elizabeth peters. Some elements of the romance genre are made fun of. When a man is found murdered with an enchanting copy of the antiquity in his pocket, along with an odd set of hieroglyphs, vicky follows the trail of the gifted genius who created the fake to the narrow streets of the anitquity markets in rome. The vicky bliss mystery series in order elizabeth peters fictiondb. We must search for culture and new information in the books that we read, not only creative and fiction appearances. I really enjoyed elizabeth peters stand alone books and the vicki bliss series but i have finished them. As barbara michaels, she has written gothic suspense novels with spellbiding supernatural elements. Vicky, the heroine of the series, is an art historian with nearly unrivaled knowledge and experience in her field. Silhouette in scarlet vicky bliss by elizabeth peters july 29, 2008. The vicky bliss mystery series in order elizabeth peters. Vicky is an american art history professor who falls in love with an art thief named sir john smythe.
Books by elizabeth peters authors like elizabeth peters. But this time the peerless art historian and sleuth will be detecting in amelia peabody territory. Elizabeth peters was one of the pseudonyms of american author barbara mertz, which she used from 1968 until her death in 20. Night train to memphis vicky bliss mysteries by elizabeth peters mass. On the 9th august, i saw the sad news that elizabeth peters had passed away. Buy a cheap copy of the laughter of dead kings book by elizabeth peters. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read borrower of the night. She created this pen name from the names of her two children.