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Kathleen Kaska

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Growing up in West, Texas during the 1950s, my average-American parents and the nuns at St. Mary’s School instilled in me“good girl” values, leaving an indelible stamp on my character. For respite from this engrainment, I began writing my Sydney Lockhart Mystery Series—set in historic hotels during the fifties, of course—to say and do things I would “never try at home.”

I write the Kate Caraway Animal-Rights Mystery Series, which is available in bookstores, on Amazon, and Barnes and Noble online.

I also write the Classic Triviography Mystery Series. My Alfred Hitchcock and Sherlock Holmes trivia books were finalists for the 2013 EPIC Award in nonfiction.

When not writing, I spend much of my time with my “pilot,” traveling the country’s back ro
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Kathleen Kaska All my Sydney Lockhart mysteries are set in historic hotels. I lived in Austin for many years and the Driskill Hotel is one of my favorites. Austin is…moreAll my Sydney Lockhart mysteries are set in historic hotels. I lived in Austin for many years and the Driskill Hotel is one of my favorites. Austin is also where Sydney lives, so it was just a matter of time before she investigated a murder in her city.(less)
Kathleen Kaska My inspiration comes from reading authors I enjoy.
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Murder at the Arlington

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Murder at The Driskill (The...

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Murder at the Luther (The S...

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Growing Up Catholic in a Small Texas Town: Jesus and the Women

Growing Up Catholic in a Small Texas Town: Jesus and the Women

When I was twenty-three, I left the Catholic Church.

I had been struggling with my faith—too afraid to leave, not certain I wanted to stay. Then one Sunday, during Mass, the priest declared that a woman’s place was in the home. It was the early 1970s, at the height of the Women’s Liberation Movement, and I sat there stunned. It took ever

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Murder at the Luther by Kathleen Kaska
"Sydney Lockhart, reporter and magnet for trouble, is covering the New Years Ball at The Luther when a man she hit it off with at dinner collapses at her feet on the dance floor with a knife in his back. Sydney, her cousin Ruth and an interesting cast" Read more of this review »
Murder at the Luther by Kathleen Kaska
"What fun this book is taking place in the 50s. Once I started it, I couldn't put it down. With some humor and great twists, turns and red-herrings It took me on a ride to find a killer. It seems Sydney Lockhart, former teacher turned journalist was a" Read more of this review »
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Saralyn Richard continues to deliver another exceptional story. Mrs. Oliver’s Twist, the second book in the Quinn McFarland Mystery Series, features Quinn settling into her new life with her husband after a honeymoon in Jamaica. A sure sign of a grea ...more
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The Seven Stones by Kimberly Ashley is a YA coming-of-age story set in pre-historic times. It tells the tale of a family torn apart after a rival clan destroys their village. Kadya and her brother, Ruark, were away at the time of the attack and are n ...more
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What happens when mystery authors gather, and someone in the pack has a real murder on their mind?
Lorie Lewis Ham’s second Tower District mystery, One of You, is a delight. PI/podcaster Roxi Carlucci is assisting in planning Fresno’s first Halloween
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Murder at the Galvez by Kathleen Kaska
"Murder at the Galvez is set in Galveston Texas in the 1950s.
The author's descriptive writing of details of the clothing and places made you feel as if you were right there with Sydney and the rest of the charaters as they try to solve the murders.
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Marion Marchetto Hi Kathleen,
Thank you for friending me. After reading your profile it seems we have a bit in common. I, too, attended Catholic school in the 50s where I became that 'good girl'. Weren't the fifties a terrific era? Your Sydney Lockhart Mysteries look interesting. Going to check them out. Cheers! - Marion


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Tom Blubaugh Hi Kathleen,

Thanks for joining my circle of friends,

Blessings,

Tom


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Stacy Juba Hi Kathleen, Thanks for adding me as a friend!


Kathleen Hey,

Maybe we can meet at a conference in the future.


message 3: by Beth

Beth Hi Kathleen,
Thanks for befriending this fellow Goodreads mystery author!


Kathleen I look forward to sharing books with you.
Kathleen
Mystery Author
"Murder at the Arlington"


Destiny Thank you so much for the friendship!

Destiny
Romantic Suspense Author
http://www.destinybooze.com


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