Kate Parker is a successful American author, well-known for her cozy and historical mystery novels. She has written several series, including the Victorian Bookshop Mysteries, the Milliner Mysteries, and the Deadly series. Parker has had a diverse range of careers, from being a microbiologist to an insurance fraud investigator, and from an office clerk to a telephone line repair person and an EMT. However, she has found her true calling in writing, and it is now her favorite career.
Parker's writing is characterized by her ability to combine engaging characters and compelling storylines that keep readers hooked throughout. She has a keen interest in architecture and history, which is reflected in her novels, as she manages to introduce a sense of realism into the narratives that her audience appreciates. Her love of late Victorian to World War II architecture and fashions has inspired her to create historical mysteries with romantic elements. She has taken inspiration from some of her favorite mystery novelists, such as Robert Barnard, Simon Brett, Margaret Frazer, Susanna Gregory, and Deanna Raybourn.
Parker's love for mysteries began at an early age, as she read Agatha Christie mysteries and the Nancy Drew books while her classmates were reading Dick and Jane. She has a unique ability to see routine places or events and cloak them in mystery, complete with a dead body. This cozy thrill that lurks in her brain is evident in her novels, as she creates characters from other times to live, commit crimes, and seek justice in beautiful old towns.
Parker has put out several free short stories for her newsletter subscribers, including "The Missing Brooch" (Victorian Bookshop Mystery), "Emily's First Case" (Milliner Mysteries), and "The Missing Maps" and "A Christmas Mystery" (Deadly Series). She has also written a novella, "The Mystery at Chadwick House," which is free for newsletter subscribers or can be purchased at retailers. Parker's novels are a must-read for anyone who loves historical mysteries with a touch of romance.