🌟 New Thriller Series 🌟 Some secrets don’t stay buried. And some families were never as perfect as they seemed. Kingsley Publishers is excited to reveal the cover of 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗲 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁, the first book in a brand-new psychological 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 by bestselling author Karen Grose. Bri Watters has fled to Paris.Her brother has […]
I’m thrilled that my latest mystery novel, All June Left Behind, was reviewed in The Globe and Mail in January 2026! Being featured in Canada’s national newspaper is a dream come true, and I’m honestly still processing it. Huge thanks to everyone who’s supported the book so far, and to the reader who recommended it! […]
“The auditor found the discrepancy. Allegedly, it’s been going on for years.” “The CFO did what?” “500K’s not an irregularity. Was he walked out?” I lurk behind the woman stuffed into a fancy dress and her dark-haired colleague with diamond earrings, who are whispering at the buffet table. They pay me no mind. People in […]
Mama loves me and I know that with all my heart. I also know she loves men better, especially big, hairy ones who bring her candy-colored pills. I don’t mind their sleeves of ink or foul mouths because our TV doesn’t work and the sounds emanating from the bedroom to pay for those gifts are my only […]
An article by Andy Bader, published in The Mitchell Advocate on August 6, 2025. It’s easy to forget how special Mitchell and West Perth are. We’re kind of spoiled, don’t you think? Sometimes hearing it from an outside source, or in this case, a first-time visitor, puts it all in perspective. “I was just blown […]
Feature originally published by Diane Bator on her blog Escape with a Writer on July 30, 2025 All June Left Behind Published by Kingsley Publishers, May 2025. Set In Canada, All June Left Behind is a gripping and suspenseful mystery novel. An introverted, widowed farmer discovers that opening his heart to others may be the only […]
Originally published on The Write Focus Blog on July 2, 2025. What a blast to join The Write Focus, with Emily Dunn. We discussed revising based on themes, using writers’ groups, and paying it forward. Available anywhere you get your podcasts. Thanks for having me, Emily! Listen to the audio version of the podcast at […]
The Crime Writers of Canada interviews Karen Grose on June 11, 2025 about her latest novel, All June Left Behind. Karen Grose is from Toronto, Canada. Her debut novel, The Dime Box, was selected by Amnesty International for its 2021 Book Club. Her second is Flat Out Lies, and All June Left Behind is her […]
Originally published on Inside Publishing by Jay Lang on June 10, 2025 Author Karen Grose joins us for an Inside Publishing interview to discuss dealing with the challenges and opportunities of the modern publishing industry. Today, we have the pleasure of interviewing Karen Grose for our Inside Publishing series. Karen is a writer of thrillers and mysteries with a […]
My new mystery is here! All June Left Behind is a twisty tale about an introverted farmer who discovers that opening his heart to others may be the only way to confront the painful truth about his beloved wife’s murder. Thanks to readers, friends, and the writing community for your incredible support—it means the world […]