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EnglishWhat kareneolson.com Is About and Which Book Series Karen E. Olson Has Written
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kareneolson.com is the official author site for crime novelist Karen E. Olson. It presents her books across four series—the Modern Tudor mysteries, the Annie Seymour mysteries, the Tattoo Shop mysteries, and the Black Hat thrillers—alongside blurbs, praise quotes, and links to learn more about each title. Use the site if you want a quick overview of her catalog and a sense of where to start reading; it is an author showcase rather than a storefront, and the page evidence does not list prices or purchase mechanics.
The Four Series at a Glance
| Series | What the site shows | Good starting point if you want… |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Tudor mysteries | A Defiant Woman and An Inconvenient Wife, a crime series inspired by the Tudor era | A current, high-tension series with a historical hook |
| Annie Seymour mysteries | Listed among her series, with a "learn more" link | To explore her earlier work |
| Tattoo Shop mysteries | Listed among her series, with a "learn more" link | A different premise within her crime catalog |
| Black Hat thrillers | Featured with praise quotes, including Joseph Finder's line that "the most dangerous paths we travel are wireless" | A tech-tinged thriller angle |
Modern Tudor Mysteries: The Flagship Series
The homepage leads with this series, and it is the clearest entry point.
- A Defiant Woman: Kate Tudor's marriage to billionaire Hank Tudor "continues to fray when his ex-wife resurfaces in the wake of their daughter's kidnapping." The site calls it "the latest novel in this genre-defying crime series."
- An Inconvenient Wife: "inspired by the Tudor era," it follows Kate Parker, who has "just married billionaire Hank Tudor when a headless body is discovered near their summer home." It won the Sara Ann Freed Memorial Award and was a Shamus Award finalist.
Praise quoted on the site frames the tone: Sarah Strohmeyer calls A Defiant Woman "a fun, one-sitting read" that "starts off with a gasp"; Elizabeth Fremantle describes the series as "The Tudors set in the world of Succession, by way of Jackie Collins."
If you like broken-marriage thrillers with twists and a historical backbone—Michele Campbell's quoted description—start with An Inconvenient Wife, then move to A Defiant Woman.
The Other Three Series
- Annie Seymour mysteries and Tattoo Shop mysteries appear in the site's series list with "learn more" links. The homepage excerpt does not describe their plots, so use those links for details before choosing.
- Black Hat thrillers get their own section with endorsements from Joseph Finder, Laura Lippman ("a natural storyteller with a lucid style and a wonderful sense of place"), and Lee Child ("absolutely everything a first-rate crime novel should be"). Choose these if a wireless-technology threat premise appeals to you.
About the Author
The site notes that Karen E. Olson is "a longtime editor both in newspapers and at Yale" and lives in North Haven, Connecticut. That editing background is consistent with the polished, twist-driven style the quoted blurbs emphasize.
How to Use the Site
- Open the homepage to see the featured Modern Tudor titles and their descriptions.
- Use the "learn more" links under each book or series to read fuller summaries.
- Check the series sections (Black Hat Thrillers, Tattoo Shop Mysteries, Annie Seymour Mysteries, All Books) to browse the full catalog.
- Follow the social links if you want updates on new releases.
A common snag: the homepage gives plot detail mainly for the Modern Tudor books, so for the other series rely on the linked pages rather than the front page.