Praise for Under a Veiled Moon

Under a Veiled Moon, by Karen Odden
Under a Veiled Moon by Karen Odden

“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

A densely imagined anatomy of Victorian skulduggery

A densely imagined anatomy of Victorian skulduggery with a heaping side of Irish troubles.

Kirkus Reviews

Bouchercon 2023 Anthony Awards

Under a Veiled Moon, Bouchercon 2023 Anthony Award Finalist, Best Historical Fiction

2023 Anthony Award Finalist

A Refreshing Level of Complexity

Odden’s third effort injects a refreshing level of complexity, both in character development and plotting, into what one typically expects to find in historical cozies. This will appeal to fans of Victorian mysteries, as well as those interested in art history.

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Starred Review

Karen’s Previous Novels

About Karen

Karen Odden, USA Today Bestselling Author

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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