A Deadly Hook

Book 3 now available

What do Bigfoot and boxing have in common? Meet Raquel (AKA Rocky) Nelson, a retired single woman with a big heart and a deadly punch!

Rocky was looking forward to a carefree camping trip in the Sierra Nevada Mountains with her fraternal twin sister, Bridget, and their two favorite men. A recent Bigfoot sighting lures Bridget’s new boyfriend, Jeff, into a search for the elusive beast, but the weekend turns deadly…

We Solve Murders meets Death in the Dark Woods.

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The Rocky Nelson Boxing Mysteries

Book One

Book Two

Book Three

Praise for A DEADLY COMBO

“Rocky Nelson is just the kind of heroine I love: strong, smart, fierce, and yet still vulnerable.”

—Eileen Rendahl, award-winning author

“. . . a delightful read with incredible characters that feel fully formed from their personalities to their dynamics and effectively draw you into this world.”

—Readers’ Favorite 5-star review

“Full of action and surprises. Highly recommended.”

—Terry Shames, award-winning author

Praise for A DEADLY MATCH

“. . . an adventure that’s fun, exciting, and heartfelt all at once.”

—Claire Booth, author of the Sheriff Hank Worth mysteries

“Secrets are dangerous, but family secrets kill. A twisty adventure with characters you want to spend time with.”

—James L’Etoile, award-winning author

About Karen

Karen A. Phillips lives in northern California and writes humorous, fun, action-packed mysteries. She has many short stories published in various anthologies. Her characters are engaging and fearless. The Rocky Nelson Boxing mystery series features an amateur sleuth who boxes. Karen is a past president of Capitol Crimes, the Sacramento chapter of Sisters In Crime, and is a member of many other writing organizations.
. . . and yes, Karen does take boxing lessons.