Reader Reviews


For Frankie Shep Suspense Novellas Series

[Mystery Bones Murders] is a mystery at its best. Get lost in the story and mystery that Karen Randau has created. With not just a great main character I am able to feel like I connected right off the bat, but great secondary characters as well. That is something that really helped me get invested in the story. The cover is wonderfully ominous. Such a unique premise and it was very well executed. Don’t miss this one!
—Texas Book Nook Reviews

Randau is no stranger to a finely crafted suspense narrative, and Survival Instinct is no disappointment. Strong, determined characters are her hallmark. Frankie faces down each hurdle, defeats each new threat, with a rare grace, and in doing so, finds a way to overcome the guilt she’s long been dealing with.
—Roxx, Amazon Vine Voice Reviewer

Ms. Randau plotted an excellent mystery which led up to a very suspenseful reveal. I was totally blindsided when the killer was revealed. I am embarrassed because I fell into a trap I shouldn’t have and that led me astray. The author knows how to pack the pages full of intrigue and excitement. I read [Choir Loft Murder] incredibly fast and I never had a moment when I wanted to put it down.
—Lori, Amazon Vine Voice Reviewer


For Rim Country Mystery Series

A thriller set amid a public health emergency, Deadly Payload is full of compelling characters and suspense.
—Gary Henry, Foreword Reviews (5 stars)

[Deadly Choices] is a definite page-turner that will keep you guessing all the way through. I really like how family and relationships are so important in this series. You’ll do OK if you read this one first but don’t stop there. Back up and read the first two!
—Amazon Reader

Deadly Inheritance is another good story from author Karen Randau. I actually like it even more than her first book in the series. Randau did a great job setting the scene in Scotland and making the Scottish characters believable. There were several characters that I thought might be the killer, so when I got to the end, I appreciated that all of my suspicions were wrong. This is turning out to be a great series!
— Amazon Reader

Deadly Deceit is a riveting story with layers of intrigue. An enjoyable read that will keep you turning pages and an ending that will make you smile.
— Amazon Reader