About the Book

Book: Choir Loft Murder

Author: Karen Randau

Genre: Mystery Suspense

Release date: August 24, 2021

ChoirLoftMurder5_Revised - 3 (1) In book 3 of the Frankie Shep Suspense Novellas, a member of the church choir dies during rehearsal, and the apparent murder weapon—a blowgun—implicates the man Frankie loves. She’s shocked to discover Quint was a champion at the sport before he accepted the senior pastor role at the church. And he’s refusing to talk about his fate.

Her investigation reveals that Quint isn’t the only person with the skill to hit a woman’s carotid artery while she’s singing a high note, and Frankie is convinced someone is framing Quint. The closer she gets to proving it, the more she faces a stalker’s deadly wrath.

Can Frankie save herself and the man she loves from becoming the next victims?

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About the Author

2016-Karen-Encanto-Park-1-sq Karen Randau authors fast-paced mystery, thriller, and suspense books, including the Frankie Shep Suspense Novella series, Rim Country Mysteries, and Deadly Reception (a stand-alone novella as one of seven of the Tawnee Mountain Mysteries box set written by best-selling and award-winning authors). Her Rim Country Mystery novel, Deadly Payload, was a finalist in the Book Excellent Awards and the Beverly Hills Book Awards. She’s a lifelong writer, both for fun and as a professional in marketing communications. She holds a degree in journalism/public relations. A native of the southwestern U.S., Karen lives with her husband in Arizona.

More from Karen

Since Choir Loft Murder is the third book in the Frankie Shep Suspense Novellas series, I wanted to show how Frankie has grown through the series—from broken woman who is angry at God for allowing the deaths of family into a strong and happy woman who relies on God to help her through an unusually tough life.

She has shown her grit in all three novels in the series, and this one shows how she has grown through the adversity life has thrown at her.

In writing Choir Loft Murder, I wanted to show that ordinary people usually are stronger and more resilient than they know.

MY REVIEW

This is a quick story that centers on revenge. Frankie and Quinn are engaged and looking forward to being married. It is a big step for Frankie to take on the new job of Pastor’s wife. Life has a way of giving us curves sometimes and that is where the story begins. It is a typical night of choir practice until one of the choir members is killed. I thought the choice of weapon was unique and pointed to one particular person who is very familiar with this weapon. Yes our pastor is charged with the murder and taken off to jail. Now I thought it was rather quick for an arrest especially with evidence that was too convenient.

The author gives us some background on an accident that had a lasting affect on a few people. I really never guessed who the killer was so that gets a high five from me. The faith element is very light in the story but Frankie’s determination to find her fiancée innocent really shines. She goes to great links to investigate on her own. The story is good and my favorite character has to be Frankie. In the midst of danger, she stood her ground and showed courage.

I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.