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IN THE PRESS
PRAISE FOR DARK ARTS
This origin story for DI Brandon Hammett moves at a tremendous pace along a twisting and dark path. Karen Taylor proves once again that she is a master of gothic storytelling, using Cornish traditions and history to give a unique backdrop to her police procedurals. Five stars from me.
JUDI DAYKIN
AUTHOR OF THE DS SARA HIRST NOVELS
PRAISE FOR FAIREST CREATURES
A dark and sinister hunt for a serial killer had me hooked from the first page.
DREDA SAY MITCHELL MBE
AUTHOR AND BROADCASTER
PRAISE FOR FAIREST CREATURES
Superb! You must not miss this.
For anyone who wants a great read, not just crime thriller readers. I gave Fairest Creatures, by Karen Taylor, five stars, as if there was any doubt
J.L. DIXON
JOHN'S BOOKSHELF
BIO
Karen is a UEA alumna crime writer whose novel Fairest Creatures was longlisted for the 2020 Crime Writers' Association Debut Dagger. The book features DI Brandon Hammett, a Texan detective with Cornish roots. Based in Penzance, Fairest Creatures covers the reappearance after 23 years of the Sleeping Beauty Serial killer, a murderer who macabrely 'immortalises' his beautiful victims.
The prequel, Dark Arts, was released in 2023. Maelstrom of Malice was launched on 8 April, 2025.
Born in London, Karen is also a journalist and editor with wide ranging experience, covering anything from business to lifestyle.
An avid reader and film goer, Karen is loving the chance to create stories in the dramatic cinematic setting of Cornwall.
She spends her time between Penzance and London.
Maelstrom of Malice, the third book in the DI Brandon Hammett Trilogy, was released on 8 April, 2025.
Available on Amazon in digital and paperback, and at independent bookshops, including The Edge of The World Bookshop in Penzance 01736 365607 and Books on the Rise, Richmond upon Thames 020 8948 1427
