The Kim Jansen Detective Series began with an idea. The idea turned into a passion.

Writing a novel was an item on my post-retirement bucket list. A crime thriller series emerged: Bloody Paws (2021), Bloody Pages (2022), Bloody Feathers (2023), and Bloody Robes (2024). They were inspired by my love for writing and driven by my seven years of experience as a newspaper crime reporter. Each book is built around a theme. Bloody Paws, for example, portrays the tragedy of homelessness, while Bloody Pages’ protagonist is a victim of intergenerational violence. They are good, old-fashioned thrillers with a heart and a soul. They entertain and educate without preaching. After all, thrillers are supposed to be getaways—places to escape for a few hours from the cares of the world.