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
Fans of Anne Perry, Deanna Rayborn, and Tasha Alexander will root for Karen Odden’s newest heroine, Annabel Rowe—aspiring painter and now amateur sleuth—investigating the murder of her art forger brother. The novel’s a delightful mix of mystery, history, and romance, served with a delicious helping of lush period detail, while chemistry between Annabel and the investigating Scotland Yard detective add spice to the adventure.
The reader is swept along on a tide of exciting action, tantalizing behind-the-scenes glimpses of the Victorian art world, and the growing attraction between Annabel Rowe and Inspector Matthew Hallam. A riveting addition to the author's Victorian mystery series!
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. Lush Period Detail
Riveting!
Gritty, Compelling and Vividly Written
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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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- Getting Lost and Dragging Others with MeThis blogpost originally appeared on Kathleen Kaska’s blog: https://kathleenkaska.com/welcome-karen-odden-to-writer-wednesday/ Karen and I have a few things in common besides being authors. When I read her post, … Continue reading “Getting Lost and Dragging Others with Me”