When life happens, expect communication delays among others. Such was my life, which accounts for my blog hiatus.
I’m excited to announce the marriage of my son, J.C., to a beautiful, amazing woman – Priscilla. Their marriage took place in Hawaii – the setting for Book 4 in the Search & Recovery International Series.
My next exciting announcement is the availability of After the Verdict, Book Two in the Search & Recovery International Series, for pre-order. The release date is January 11, 2024.
To give you a glimpse of what you can expect, check out the cover and back cover copy:
A missing groom, a murdered attorney, a massive snowstorm—what else can go wrong with what was supposed to be a storybook wedding?
Gutsy Colorado lawyer Briana Bertelli has just successfully prosecuted a serial killer…or has she? Betrayed in previous relationships, she’s vowed to remain single and dependent on no one but herself. All goes according to plan until her best friend’s wedding rehearsal.
Highly decorated, retired Special Forces veteran Kale McLaren has seen much death and is ready to experience a new life. Now the Chief Operating Officer of a global special ops organization, he’s looking forward to a relaxing weekend at a friend’s wedding. The last thing he expects is to be brought face-to-face with death and the most intriguing woman he has ever met … Briana.
With the highest of stakes and time running out, can Briana and Kale combine forces to discover what happened after the verdict?
Why wait to release it in 2024? According to the experts, if a book isn’t ready for release by the 15th of November, you shouldn’t release it until the next year. The series I’ve started will go into more detail on the why’s, so stay tuned.
© 2023 Karen VDH Fischer
A suspense thriller with a dash of romance, Search Beyond Lies tells the story
of the search for a missing scientist, a top-secret project, and a ticking clock. Desperate to find his friend and mentor, James Frankel knows that only former Army Ranger, Charlie Sommer can help him. But how can he trust a woman who’s keeping secrets?
As a former Army Ranger, Charlie Sommers garnered the reputation of having the highest search and rescue success rate, but she’s plagued by the one she left behind. Now she’s on the verge of an exciting new beginning as a part of Search & Recovery International where her secrets are safe. There’s only one problem: the new assignment will take her back to Colorado and the loss that still haunts her.
The clock is ticking down. With their lives–and their hearts–at risk, Charlie and James join forces in an attempt to save the scientist and the world from catastrophe while finding the truth beyond lies in this action-packed thriller. It is available at https://amzn.to/3ueVmTO.
The cover for After the Verdict is even more intriguing than the one for Search Beyond Lies. I can’t wait to read Briana and Kale’s story!
Thank you, Amanda! L.A. Sartor did an amazing job on this cover!
Karen, like everyone else, I really love the cover of After the Verdict. It’s very evocative and grabs my attention. I hope you will see a lot of pre-orders for the book. Also, it’s fun to your pictures from J.C. and Pricilla’s wedding in Hawaii. What a spectacular setting for a wedding and a book!
Thank you, Donna! L.A. Sartor created this cover and I love her work!
Karen, I love the cover design. It sounds like another stirring adventure. And congratulations on gaining a beautiful daughter-in-law! Cheers
Thank you, Marilyn! L.A. Sartor designed this incredible cover.