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Karen Dionne's debut psychological suspense novel THE MARSH KING'S DAUGHTER (G.P. Putnam's Sons), became a #1 international bestseller and is now published in 25 languages. In addition, THE MARSH KING'S DAUGHTER was named a 2018 Michigan Notable Book, and took home the Barry and the Crimson Scribe Awards for Best Novel.

THE MARSH KING'S DAUGHTER was also chosen as one of the best books of 2017 by iBooks, Hudson Booksellers, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, The Irish Independent, Library Journal, Shelf Awareness and many other booksellers and reviewers and is in development as a major motion picture produced by Black Bear Pictures (The Imitation Game) and Anonymous Content (Spotlight; The Revenant).

“Subtle, brilliant and mature . . . as good as a thriller can be.” —The New York Times Book Review


Don't miss Karen's newest novel, THE WICKED SISTER, coming summer 2020 from G.P. Putnam's Sons!

Two generations of sisters. An unthinkable crime. A secret that could ruin a family.

"Seductively compelling.” —Robert Dugoni
"Dark, atmospheric, and beautifully written." —Wendy Walker
"Enthralling and terrifying. I couldn't put it down." —Joseph Finder
“Fresh, truly original, and utterly unpredictable." —Kate Moretti

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