Praise for Under a Veiled Moon
“An exceptional sequel to Down a Dark River … Odden never strikes a false note, and she combines a sympathetic lead with a twisty plot grounded in the British politics of the day and peopled with fully fleshed-out characters. Fans of Lyndsay Faye’s Gods of Gotham trilogy will be enthralled.” –Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
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Praise for Karen’s Books
Gritty, compelling and vividly written, Karen Odden’s Down a Dark River offers an evocative portrayal of 1870s London. Narrated by the intriguing Inspector Corravon, dark secrets—and their consequences—are ruthlessly revealed. Like Anne Perry, Odden demonstrates a commanding grasp of authentic period detail, including the complexities of policework and social hierarchies of the Victorian era. Well-paced and well-plotted, Odden’s newest historical mystery is a wonderful start to an exciting new series.
A densely imagined anatomy of Victorian skulduggery with a heaping side of Irish troubles.
A Trace of Deceit Gritty, Compelling and Vividly Written
A densely imagined anatomy of Victorian skulduggery
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About Karen
Karen received her Ph.D. in English literature from New York University and subsequently taught at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Her first novel, A Lady in the Smoke, was a USA Today bestseller and A Dangerous Duet and A Trace of Deceit have won awards for historical mystery and historical fiction. Down a Dark River introduces readers to Inspector Michael Corravan, a former thief and bare-knuckles boxer. The sequel, Under a Veiled Moon was recently nominated for a Lefty Award. Karen lives in Arizona with her family, and she loves to hike the Sonoran Desert. Read More
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