Karen Hudgins

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The Diane Phipps, P.I. Series

Night of the Scarab

When an Egyptology-loving architect’s murdered daughter falls out of a mummy coffin, he hires intrepid P.I. Diane Phipps to find out whodunit.

“An electrifying page-turner!” “Long, slow-burn of mystery.”

5 Stars! An excellent best-selling read!

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Murderat Marigold Mesa

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4.6

The Kokopelli Caper

Murder at Marigold Mesa

Diane Phipps, P. I., devotes herself to finding out who poisoned the owner of a turquoise mine in New Mexico—yet, nobody appears to dislike him enough for murder.

”Fabulous. I couldn’t put it down.” “A delightful whodunit adventure!”

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4.7

The Kokopelli Caper

Diane Phipps, P.I., dusts off facts and digs for truth in Colorado and finds out who killed renowned archaeologist Dr. Ray McCormick.

”Riveting!” “Superb mastery.” “Karen’s characters are alive!”

Murder Mayhem and Monet

When a noted art restorer meets up with a Claude Monet masterpiece in Manitou Springs, her life ends abruptly—strangled. Diane Phipps, intrepid P.I. finds out who’d dreadfully dunit!

”Cleverly plotted.” “Plenty of twists, turns, and unexpected surprises!”

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4.7

Death of a Mermaid

Murder in Paradise? Diane Phipps, P.I., uncovers secrets, faces danger at Blue Wave Resort, and solves a perplexing case—the death of Mermaid Nerissa.

“Engrossing and beautifully written.” “Gripping, suspenseful.”

Blue Prince for Murder

Diane Phipps, P.I., pleases her first client and solves the stubborn and mysterious missing Thurman Cole case near St. Louis, MO, and proving her muster, she lunches her new crime-fighting career.

Five Stars! “Highly recommended.”

4.5

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