KARIN KAUFMAN
I write cozy mysteries with an edge. Although my books are written from a Christian perspective, they don't downplay the evil we confront in this world. Or the isolation we sometimes feel as Christians in a largely secular culture.

But I reject the notion that "edgy" means dark or oppressive, or that when you turn the last page of a novel you should feel as though you've been dragged through a pig pen on a rope made of barbed wire. Because there is also goodness in this world—love, friendship, laughter, faithful dogs, piping hot cups of coffee—and it's every bit as real as the evil.

The Witch Tree, the first book in my Anna Denning mystery series, is now out, and the second book in the series will be release in late summer 2012. My first published short story, "The Snow Eater," half of a two-story book called Mountain Duet, is also now out.

The site links are to your left, near the top of the page. On your right, check out my blog posts, the latest news, buzzworthy links, and what I call "Odds & Ends"—links to everything from recipes to some great genealogical sites I've found on the Web.
Blog: Top Ten Mystery/Detective Shows of All Time
"There have been some great TV mystery/detective series over the years. In fact, some of the finest programs on TV have been, and continue to be, crime shows. I've compiled a list of what I consider the ten best of the bunch (in no particular order) and added some honorable mentions at the end."
Grace Awards
I'm thrilled that my novel The Witch Tree is a finalist for a 2011 Grace Award in the Suspense / Thriller / Mystery category. Winners in all categories will be announced May 10, 2012. Good luck to all the finalists!
Buzzworthy Links
I love to share interesting articles and websites I come across while surfing the Internet. Just click on the photo to the left for my latest discovery.

Next up: A spiritual awakening is taking place in Croatia.
Odds & Ends
Here's where I link to all sorts of fun thingsrecipes, author websites, videos, etc. Just click the photo to your right.

Next up: Take a 360-degree virtual tour of the U.S. Botanic Garden.
Copyright 2012 by Karin Kaufman. All rights reserved.
The Witch Tree introduces Colorado genealogist and amateur sleuth Anna Denning.
Mountain Duet, a pair of short stories set in the Rockies, was cowritten with Cynthia Bruner.