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Karina Evans

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Karina Evans lives in Hastings, East Sussex and has worked as a copywriter for many years. Her first two novels: Volcano, and Where Sunflowers Fail to Thrive are social narratives, focusing on the unspoken and 'undesirable' aspects of society. She is currently writing a series: The DS Isobel Hester series, which features a strong female protagonist determined to avenge her brother's death while single-handedly catching the country's numerous serial killers.

Karina lives with her partner, Tony, and her three children.
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Karina Evans Hi, Alicja. What a wonderful question! My literary fiction work is heavily inspired by the works of some great authors including Jon McGregor and Corm…moreHi, Alicja. What a wonderful question! My literary fiction work is heavily inspired by the works of some great authors including Jon McGregor and Cormac McCarthy. My crime fiction has a contemporary twist, and I hope is as thrilling and riveting as Harriet Tyce’s work. (less)
Karina Evans I stare at the blank page for an hour, put on a load of washing, look out the window, browse social media, eat biscuits, chew pens, put lipstick on, t…moreI stare at the blank page for an hour, put on a load of washing, look out the window, browse social media, eat biscuits, chew pens, put lipstick on, then give up. It's always at the point at which I've given up that an idea comes to me. (less)
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An unknown killer or an unlikely foe?

DS Isobel Hester’s return home isn’t a joyous occasion. A vicious killer roams the streets of Shorestone, preying on young women. Isobel is tasked with rooting out the murderer and bringing them to justice.

When someone from Isobel’s past is found dead, suspicion swirls around her. But the stakes grow even higher when Scarlett, her estranged daughter, is put in Read more of this blog post »
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“Natural diamonds are formed inside some dying volcanoes. The beauty thrives, long after the volcano’s death.”
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