Karen Herbert Karen Herbert i(21919671 works by)
Gender: Female
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1 y separately published work icon Vertigo Karen Herbert , Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2023 26210565 2023 single work novel mystery

'In Karen Herbert's latest mystery novel, Vertigo, Frances, a public servant, struggles to come to terms with the disappearance of her colleague. While piecing together spread-sheets and reports, Frances begins to uncover clues that could help her solve the mystery of Eric's disappearance. As Frances uncovers a trail of corruption that leads to the highest levels of government she must use her wits and resourcefulness to stay one step ahead of those who want to keep the truth hidden. With twists and turns at every corner, this is a must-read for mystery fans from the bestselling author of The River Mouth.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Cast Aways of Harewood Hall Karen Herbert , Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2022 24396597 2022 single work novel

'Josh is a sweet, well-meaning university student with a big heart. After he impulsively steals two research mice from a campus laboratory, he hides them in the basement of the retirement village where he works. The mice are happy and so is Josh, until he discovers that the lab mice could cause a deadly disease.

'Enter a cat called Harley, a dog called Bobby, the arrival of some mysterious packing boxes, and a strange spike in the village’s water bill.

'As the clock ticks, and disaster looms, can the efforts of the Harewood Hall residents save the day?'  (Publication summary)

1 1 y separately published work icon The River Mouth Karen Herbert , Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2021 21919743 2021 single work novel crime

'Fifteen-year-old Darren Davies is found facedown in the Weymouth River with a gunshot wound to his chest. The killer is never found. Ten years later, his mother receives a visit from the local police. Sandra’s best friend has been found dead on a remote Pilbara road, and Barbara’s DNA matches the DNA found under Darren’s fingernails. When the investigation into her son’s murder is reopened, Sandra begins to question what she knew about her best friend. As she digs, she discovers that there are many secrets in her small town, and that her murdered son had secrets too.'

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