AUTHOR: DIANA GABALDON

      I have another favorite author, Diana Gabaldon.  She has written, so far, seven books based on the same characters, along with books based on a side character, Lord John.  The following is a list of those seven books:

OUTLANDER
DRAGONFLY IN AMBER
VOYAGER
DRUMS OF AUTUMN
THE FIERY CROSS
A BREATH OF SNOW AND ASHES
AN ECHO IN THE BONE

      I have read each of the above listed books and yes, I can hardly wait for the next one. Each book is quite thick, a lot of pages, and all based on the same characters.  She does introduce new characters along the way. This is a wonderful idea so that the reader doesn't get bored with the same characters. Gabaldon has a unique way of writing that keeps the reader engrossed in each story. 

      It is best to read each book in order; however, the way that Gabaldon writes, each book can be read as a stand alone book.

As Gabaldon states each book includes:  

      "History, warfare, medicine, sex, violence, spirituality, honor, betrayal, vengeance, hope and despair, relationships,the building and destruction of families and societies, time travel, moral ambiguity, swords, herbs, horses, gambling (with cards, dice, and lives), voyages of daring, journeys of both body and soul…"

      I have read each book and each book does indeed include all of the above.  I heartily recommend reading any and/or all of her books.

Happy Reading!