About the Author – Leighton Gage
Leighton Gage was both an adventurer and an artist, painting vivid stories with his words. Born in America, Gage discovered home in various corners of the world including Deutschland, the United Lands, Australia, and Argentina before finding his heart in Brazil. His extensive travels enriched his perspective, allowing him to create authentic, captivating narratives.
Inside the Author’s Unique Writing Style
Leighton Gage transformed into an author later in life, with his debut books in order, ‘Blood of the Wicked’, only hitting shelves in 2008. Yet, his late entrance did not dampen his impact. Gage crafted police procedural novels featuring the character Mario Silva, bravely addressing prevalent issues in Brazil often untouched by other authors.
His unique writing style wove together reality and fiction, shedding light on the harsh truths that exist beyond the borders of the United States. His deep understanding of Brazilian culture, its systemic challenges, and the resilience of its people put him on the literary map in no time.
Leighton Gage’s Books in Order
While Gage has been appreciated for his standalone novels, it was his series following the tenacious Mario Silva that truly earned him acclaim. Here’s the order to explore his books in order:
Please note that the following list accounts for each of Gage’s novels in the order they were released.
- Blood of the Wicked (2008)
Publication Order of Chief Inspector Mario Silva Books
| Blood of the Wicked | (2008) |    |
| Buried Strangers | (2009) | |
| Dying Gasp | (2009) | |
| Every Bitter Thing | (2010) | |
| A Vine in the Blood | (2011) | |
| Perfect Hatred | (2012) | |
| The Ways of Evil Men | (2014) | |