FROM LITERARY ROAD

LISA is a haunting mystery with a hint of the supernatural that shocks and intrigues.

It has been twenty years since Lisa Craig was found murdered in a park at midnight. Her killer was never found. When the case is re-opened, reporter Scott Preston falls increasingly under Lisa's spell.

Uncovering disturbing evidence of an inefficient police investigation, Scott decides to put his reporter skills to work and find out what really happened to Lisa Craig. Surprisingly, the answer is closer to home than he thought.

REVIEW FROM NIGHT OWL ROMANCE
"Karen Lewis has written a riveting suspense tale; the perfect read for a dark and stormy night. Set in the Vancouver, Canada area, Lisa is a haunting story that is as difficult to put down, as it is to forget. With a growing cast of characters keeping the pace moving, there are as many plot twists and turns as there are curves on the Sea-to-Sky Highway. Grab this book and settle in with a bowl of popcorn and a cup of hot chocolate. This story will not disappoint."

REVIEW FROM COFFEE TIME ROMANCE
"Lisa is a whirlwind of a story that keeps the reader glued to their seat. I was fascinated by the characters of Scott and Meg and their cool relationship. I like the way things slowly happen between the two. Scott has an interesting characteristic the way he is absorbed with Lisa after all these years. Karen Lewis gives him determination that not many would pursue. The way she sketches her players, everything springs forth genuine in their story. With a well-developed ensemble of secondary players, this mind-blowing read is one that this reader will remember for years to come."

REVIEW FROM DARK ANGELS
"LISA is a terrifyingly gripping story by Karen Lewis, and brought goose bumps to my chilled skin."

"I was really ecstatic about half way through the story when the mystery really gets a strange twist and that is what I like best about Ms. Lewis’ books. That, and the atmosphere in her stories, always adds that extra kick. It should always be rainy or foggy or misty when the killer comes about and Ms. Lewis’s does that part so well. I also enjoyed meeting Scott’s grandmother, Violet. She runs an antique store and she’s a hoot. She seems to be the only family Scott has and I could see he loves her dearly. But she has a new husband and Scott can’t quite accept him. He’s too confused about the new developments, and dreams he keeps having about Lisa. You won’t believe the outcome of this book. LISA is a book to die for, so go grab a copy today!"

INTERVIEW ON POP SYNDICATE
"From children’s author to crazed killer novelist, Karen Lewis has a versatile style."

GUEST ON ROSE MARIE WOLF'S BLOG

REVIEW FROM LONG AND SHORT
"Ms. Lewis writes a captivating story filled with twists and turns which keeps the reader guessing throughout. Her scenes are rich in detail and her characters, though flawed in some manner are realistic and relatable. I enjoyed the intricacy of her story. Many times murder mystery romances are topical, but her work delves deep, like a true murder investigation."
"If you want an engaging mystery read filled with a twist of romance, then Lisa is the novel for you. I give this work 4 books."

FROM CLUB LIGHTHOUSE PUBLISHING

The controversial Taser gun, claims another victim in this fast paced thriller with an erotic edge. Deron and Curtis, the police officers who fired the fatal shot, are catapulted into a nightmarish media blitz that screams for their blood. The last thing they expected, when they answered the call of a man acting bizarrely, was that it would destroy their lives. Communication is impossible, as he doesn't speak English. They attempt to arrest him, and he pulls a knife. They Taser him and he dies on the floor at their feet.

A bystander has recorded the incident on video. He sells it to the media. Capturing the action from one angle only, it does not show the man reaching into his pocket for the knife. It is assumed, therefore, that the police acted brutally and without provocation. Public condemnation is fierce and international. Deron and Curtis are branded murderers. They are threatened and attacked.

The idea for TASERED came from a real incident. However, the characters and situations are entirely fictional.

TASERED was nominated for the Preditors and Editors Best Thriller Novel of 2008 Award.

REVIEW FROM COFFEE TIME ROMANCE
"This is an exceptional suspense. Ms. Lewis does an excellent job in keeping the mystery and suspense going and never really revealing what or who did it. From the first you are drawn in to the tale with murder of Manuel. Then starts the roller coaster ride of so many twists and turns, you are never sure of who are what. This is a great mind teaser for those who love a great mystery. This is a sensational suspense you will not want to miss."

FROM COCKTAIL REVIEWS
"Infidelity, alcoholism, drugs, prostitution and criminal violence are all examined and compared with Deron’s actions with the taser. The author raises important issues and leaves the readers to draw their own conclusions, and at the same time she delivers an entertaining and action-packed narrative."

FROM LONG AND SHORT REVIEWS
"Tasered is a fascinating and enjoyable story, well-suited to a time in our lives when the cops are expected to do their jobs, stay alive, but not even accidentally hurt the bad guys. This is the story of how one cop copes with the expectations of his job and the public."

REVIEW FROM EHARLEQUIN.COM
"A murder mystery thriller that will keep you guessing! Chock full of twists, turns and side stories that you won’t be able to quit until you’re on the last page!"

FROM ETERNAL PRESS

An eerie tale of greed, lust and murder with supernatural undertones.

A shop assistant's disappearance from a strip mall triggers a major crime investigation-which fails to solve the case. When the new shop assistant begins to unravel the mystery, she puts her own life at risk. A grim sense of foreboding permeates a story as threatening as its setting - a dark mile of derelict buildings where vagrants live.

EXCERPT:

Dusk had fallen early on an overcast day and a low-lying fog stole in from the marshes. Vanessa totaled up the day's receipts and placed them in the wall safe. It was almost nine, and the wail of horns from the harbor added an eerie touch to the already gloomy atmosphere.

It had been on a night such as this that Hattie Gwyn had disappeared. This was very much on her mind as she stepped outside and noted the deserted parking lot. Even Burgers Plus was closed-had been for several days due to renovation work-and the traffic passing by on the main road was lighter than usual.

She drew her coat closer around her for comfort as much as warmth, anxious to be on the bus and away from this lonely place. Her hand trembled slightly as she fitted the key in the lock, a chilling sense of impending doom closed in around her.

"Gotcha," a disturbingly familiar voice rasped in her ear. She was grabbed roughly from behind.

Vanessa's heart leapt with fear as she experienced the terrifying paralysis of nightmare. She tried to move but couldn't, tried to scream but no sound came.

She gasped for air as a coarse sack was pulled over her head. She was dragged around the corner of the building. "You want to find out what happened to Hattie, don't you?" Her captor taunted, his breathing labored as he forced her inside a vehicle. "Well now you will."

REVIEW FROM COFFEE TIME ROMANCE
"Goth is a wonderful read that houses some twists and turns bringing a chill to this reader. There were moments by the bus stop, or during Vanessa’s little encounters, that sent shudders through me. I love the atmosphere when she saw the mist, and heard the wailing foghorns of the harbor. This book keeps the reader on their toes. Karen Lewis carries the reader into an ominous story that I found powerful, sinister, and at times a bit scary. The addition of secondary characters blends well making this an eerie story that at times sends shivers down the spine."

REVIEW FROM DARK ANGELS
"Once again, Karen Lewis has created a twisted thriller you can really sink your teeth into. GOTH is an intriguing read from start to finish."
"Stick around and read until the end, you won’t believe the conclusion to GOTH."

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FROM DOUBLE DRAGON PUBLISHING

MONSTERS IN OUR MIDST is a chilling tale with a shocking conclusion, about the strange disappearance of a child...

A schoolboy hurried along narrow deserted streets clutching a satchel of books under his arm. The murky winter twilight gathered stealthily around him. As he passed by the corner grocery store, he waved to the proprietor, who returned the greeting. He didn’t have far to go now; his home was just the third house down from the corner. Where, at that very moment, his mother boiled water for his tea.

But he never made it. For somewhere in that short distance of just about one hundred feet, he simply vanished and was never seen again. Fifteen years later, the case still remained unsolved.

REVIEW FROM COFFEE TIME ROMANCE
"Ms. Lewis brings to light one of the horrors that any parent prays they never experience. The unknown would be like a cancer that just eats away at your very soul. As a parent, I can only hope that there are people out there like Scott Preston, who take it upon themselves to keep a case like this alive. The real tragedy in this story is the fact that no matter how horrible the truth, it is so much better than not knowing."

REVIEW FROM DARK ANGELS
"MONSTERS IN OUT MIDST by Karen Lewis will chill you to the bone. What an excellent suspense thriller to get lost in."
"Every person questioned in this story has a little something to hide and you never know what it’s going to be. I found myself gaping and gasping a few times, through out the story. I was so eager to read more, I was able to finish the book, in a few short hours. Karen Lewis knows how to make sneaky characters, twisting clues and a dangerous plot that will keeps you guessing, even when you think it’s over. I have to tell you, I had no idea who the bad guy was. Every time a new character was introduced I was certain they were the perpetrator, but things just kept going farther and farther into left field. The fact that I had no idea what really was happening, kept me guessing, until the very end. You know, in most of the mystery books you read, you can guess who done it? Well in MONSTERS IN OUR MIDST I guessed wrong and the ending will give you the willies. I can’t wait to get my hands on more of Ms. Lewis’s work."

REVIEW FROM BROWLER BOOKS
"Karen Lewis takes you back in time to solve a cold case. She has written a very interesting mystery that will leave you completely shocked at the outcome. Scott Preston is a newspaper reporter given a very difficult assignment. He has to investigate a cold case of a missing boy that happened fifteen years ago. The police couldn't solve the case, so he feels that he shouldn't be asked to look into this case. The more he investigates the more interested he gets. Things don't always add up the way they should. This book will hold your interest from page one all the way to the very last page. I would recommend this book. 4.5 stars"

MONSTERS IN OUR MIDST IS NOW AVAILABLE IN PRINT

FROM DOUBLE DRAGON PUBLISHING

SCARLET WOMAN is an eerie tale about an unsolved murder, and an unlikely killer who strikes again and again…

The sprawling new development lay half-finished and deserted in the lonely darkness of a storm-lashed Sunday afternoon. In the Show Home, an opulent house with pillars and cathedral ceiling, the real estate agent chatted to a friend on her cell phone, hanging up abruptly when she heard footsteps approaching the door. "I’ll call you back as soon as they’ve left," she promised, but never did. For whoever it was had smashed her skull in, leaving her to die in front of the massive stone fireplace with its empty grate. Ten years later the murder still remained unsolved.

REVIEW FROM COFFEE TIME ROMANCE
"The last pages are chillingly reminiscent of the ending scenes in the movie Psycho, very creepy."

REVIEW FROM BROWLER BOOKS
"Karen Lewis has done an excellent job writing this story. The twists and turns will keep you on the edge of your seat for the entire story. You will not want to put this book down. 5 stars"

SCARLET WOMAN IS NOW AVAILABLE IN PRINT

WOLSTENCROFT THE BEAR

“...some of the e-books on sites such as Children’s Storybooks Online (Magic Keys) are original stories with some literary quality in their own right. Wolstencroft The Bear (Lewis and Moore, 2003) is a story, richly illustrated with static images, of a bear who remains unchosen by buyers in a second hand shop until eventually a young boy with the same name comes into the shop with his father. As well as dealing with names that are burdensome for children, the story also deals with the departure of friends and loneliness as well as with acceptance of oneself.”

EXCERPT FROM: E-LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN
by PROFESSOR LEN UNSWORTH

A LULLABY TO WOLSTENCROFT
COMPOSED BY HARRY AT AUXMIX.COM

REVIEW BY BEN SPARKS AT READ TO ME DAD

READ THE STORY AT MAGIC KEYS

OR, LISTEN TO IT HERE. PRODUCED BY JASON TOWNSEND
FOR RADIO CHERWELL UK


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