Raised in the Arkansas River Valley, Karen McSpade grew up with a fishing pole in one hand and her trusty .410 shotgun in the other. Exploring the creeks and woods around her hometown while hunting with her father kept her “entertained and out of jail,” as her mom likes to say.
As a child, her most prized possessions were her books and her Michael Jackson album collection.
These led her to a brief venture into breakdancing and poetry slamming before discovering her true passion, bringing stories and characters to life. Today, she focuses on the two things that still inspire her creativity—her love for food and dishing up mysteries with a dash of humor.
Karen’s novels feature compassionate and strong-willed leading ladies determined to uncover the truth and seek justice.
She loves creating stories filled with mystery, romance, magic, and adventure that allow readers to join her characters on their journey, leaving behind the real world for a few hours at a time.
When she’s not writing, Karen’s favorite things are spending time with family, traveling, cooking, reading, gardening, and enjoying nature. She lives in Northwest Arkansas with her family and a very spoiled Wheaten Terrier who doubles as her writing assistant.
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Genres: Cozy Mystery
Series
Piper Sandstone Savory Mystery
1. Murder And Grits (2021)
2. Red Beans And R.I.P. (2021)
3. Mystery On The Half Shell (2021)
4. Killer Gumbo (2021)
5. Crab Cake Criminal (2021)
Hash Browns and Homicide (2022)
1. Murder And Grits (2021)
2. Red Beans And R.I.P. (2021)
3. Mystery On The Half Shell (2021)
4. Killer Gumbo (2021)
5. Crab Cake Criminal (2021)
Hash Browns and Homicide (2022)
Deep Fried Revenge
1. Bacon, Bodyguards, and Ballistics 1 (2022)
2. Bacon, Bodyguards, and Ballistics 2 (2022)
3. Bacon, Bodyguards, and Ballistics 3 (2022)
4. Bacon, Bodyguards, and Ballistics 4 (2022)
5. Bacon, Bodyguards, and Ballistics 5 (2022)
Pies and Pilfering (2023)
1. Bacon, Bodyguards, and Ballistics 1 (2022)
2. Bacon, Bodyguards, and Ballistics 2 (2022)
3. Bacon, Bodyguards, and Ballistics 3 (2022)
4. Bacon, Bodyguards, and Ballistics 4 (2022)
5. Bacon, Bodyguards, and Ballistics 5 (2022)
Pies and Pilfering (2023)
Crystal Beach Magic Mystery
1. Cat Scratch Murder (2023)
2. Claw of Attraction (2023)
3. Feline Like A Suspect (2023)
4. A Meowing Suspicion (2023)
5. Paws In Space (2023)
6. Witch Under Pressure (2023)
7. Witch In The Middle (2023)
8. A Grave Mistake (2023)
9. Tangled in Magic (2023)
10. Charmed and Dangerous (2023)
1. Cat Scratch Murder (2023)
2. Claw of Attraction (2023)
3. Feline Like A Suspect (2023)
4. A Meowing Suspicion (2023)
5. Paws In Space (2023)
6. Witch Under Pressure (2023)
7. Witch In The Middle (2023)
8. A Grave Mistake (2023)
9. Tangled in Magic (2023)
10. Charmed and Dangerous (2023)
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