The Agatha Christie Companion, the Complete Guide to Agatha Christie's Life and Work,
by Dennis Sanders and Len Lovalla
1984 523 pgs.
823.9109 C555, S215a

This book is definitely for all those Agatha Christie fans who have been reading her mysteries for years. It briefly examines each of her novels, short stories, and plays, reviewing for the reader the wonderful characters, settings, and plots so unique to Christie's work.

The Anne Rice Companion,
edited by George Beahm
1996 246 pgs.
813.5409 R495 B365

Anne Rice fans will love this companion title to her haunting world of vampires and witches. This unauthorized book is filled with reviews, articles, and biographical information.

The Authurian Companion,
by Phyllis Ann Karr
1997 570pgs.
809.93351 K18a

This title is a complete guide to the lengendary world of Camelot and the Round Table. It has an alphabetical listing of characters, castles, places, and landmarks, and several appendices explaining aspects of medieval life.

C.S. Lewis: A Companion & Guide
by Walter Hooper
1996 940pgs.
828.91209 L673 H788

This title is for readers of C.S. Lewis and his Christian writings of poems, novels, and essays, including a lengthy section on his life, too. This definitive guide is a winner of the Gold Medallion Book Award!

The Cat Who Companion
by Sharon A. Feaster
1998 312pgs.
813.5409 B825 F288c

Readers will enjoy this fun and entertaining look at Lilian Jackson Braun's Cat Who... mysteries. The book highlights plot summaries, character and cat profiles, and settings with maps. There is an author interview as well!

Deadly Women: the Woman Mystery Reader's Indispensable Companion
edited by Jan Grape
1998 366pgs.
813.087209 D278

Here's a companion book for all the fans of Mary Higgins Clark, Elizabeth Peters, Patricia Cornwall, J.A. Jance and other popular women mystery writers. It's complete with photos, interviews, and critical essays of today's "deadly women."

The Outlandish Companion
by Diana Gabaldon
1999 577pgs.
813.5409 G112o

This outlandish companion will answer all those questions from fans about Gabaldon's stories. There are synopses on Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager, and Drums of Autumn, and chapters on characters and family trees. The book is beautifully illustrated with black and white drawings and photographs.

The Penguin Wodehouse Companion
by Richard Usborne
1988 273pgs.
823.91209 W838 U84p

For all those avid audiences of Bertie Wooster and Jeeves, here's a delightful companion guide to the wacky, upper-class world of P.G. Wodehouse. Sure to give insights into his short stories and novels.

The Stephen King Companion
edited by George Beahm
1989 332 pgs.
813.5409 K54, B365s

This bestselling companion to Stephen King's work has essays, interviews, and trivia about this phenomenal master of the horror genre. Readers of King will consider this title an essential resource and reference guide.

The Tolkien Companion
by J. R. Tyler
1976 530pgs.
823.91209 T649 T982t

This guide leads readers through the fascinating, imaginary world of the Tolkein series. It's an alphabetical compilation of facts, languages and allusions , as well as, containing maps and tables.

The Tom Clancy Companion
edited by Martin G. Greenberg
1992 370pgs.
813.5409 C587 G798t

For fans of Tom Clancy and techno-thrillers, this companion guide gives background information on all his bestsellers. It also includes essays, interviews, and a concordance to his work.

The Tony Hillerman Companion
edited by Martin Greenberg
1994 375pgs.
813.5409 H652 G798t

Tony Hillerman's award-winning career is highlighted in this comprehensive guide to his life and work. The book also features interviews, timelines, and family photographs from this famous southwestern author.

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