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A native of the southwestern U.S., Karen Randau is a bestselling and award-winning author of inspirational mysteries and thrillers.

Karen has been writing and telling stories since elementary school. She holds a degree in journalism/public relations from The University of Texas at Austin and enjoyed a long career in marketing communications.

In her work with an international non-profit, she traveled to numerous developing countries, witnessing famines, violence, and hopeful people working to overcome abject poverty.

She loves fast-paced mysteries and thrillers, especially those with intricate plots, lots of action, and rollercoaster-like twists and turns.

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Karen Randau I love the creativity. I've always been a bit of a daydreamer, and writing gives me a good excuse for escaping into my own little world. I also enjoy …moreI love the creativity. I've always been a bit of a daydreamer, and writing gives me a good excuse for escaping into my own little world. I also enjoy networking with other writers, who understand what it's like to be an introvert who has to do things usually enjoyed extroverts.(less)
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Series by Karen Randau

Deadly Deceit Deadly Inheritance Deadly Choices Deadly Payload
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“ferrying high-dollar real estate clients around Arizona. The motorcyclist’s blue riding clothes matched his sleek Yamaha. The snug fit of his clothes suggested a lean and muscled young man. He paused by the sidewalk, at the front of the lane where we parked, and”
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