Karen L West
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Karen L West
A Rose and Clive Search & Rescue Thriller
by Karen L West
The Girl in the Redwoods
A Rose and Clive Search & Rescue Thriller
Rose Clarke and her search-and-rescue dog, Clive, came to Crescent City for quiet.
After the trauma they survived in Minnesota, four days among the redwoods should have meant fog, ocean air, long trails, and rest. But Clive refuses to stay on the path.
The Girl in the Redwoods
A Rose and Clive Search & Rescue Thriller
Rose Clarke and her search-and-rescue dog, Clive, came to Crescent City for quiet.
After the trauma they survived in Minnesota, four days among the redwoods should have meant fog, ocean air, long trails, and rest. But Clive refuses to stay on the path.
Hidden inside a carved redwood tree, Rose finds five-year-old Ana alive, injured, and terrified. Ana whispers about a man called The Father, a “family” in the trees, and a friend named Ruth who may still be waiting for someone to come back.
What begins as one impossible rescue becomes something far darker. Six children are found dead in the redwoods. An illegal children’s home is uncovered in Utah. And the killer who believed he was building a family decides Rose, Clive, and the children they saved now belong in his story.
As the investigation follows them from the California coast to Rose’s Indiana farm, the danger closes in. The Father knows Clive’s name. He knows where Rose lives. And he is willing to use frightened children, carved tokens, and carefully placed traps to finish what he started.
Rose never planned to become anyone’s safe place.
But with Clive at her side, she will fight for Ana, Ruth, Rusty, and every child still afraid of the dark.
Emotional, suspenseful, and deeply rooted in the bond between a handler and her search dog, The Girl in the Redwoods is a search-and-rescue thriller about survival, found family, and the courage to keep looking when the trail turns deadly.
“The Girl in the Redwoods is a gripping thriller that had me hooked from the very first chapter. The bond between Rose and Clive adds so much heart to the suspense, and the emotional stakes kept me fully invested throughout. The mystery unfolds at a perfect pace, with plenty of tension and memorable moments. If you enjoy suspense with strong characters and an unforgettable search and rescue team, this is a fantastic book to read.”
Bob I
“I recently finished The Girl in the Redwoods, and it genuinely captivated me. The way you developed the story of Rose Clarke, a courageous search and rescue handler determined to protect vulnerable children alongside her loyal dog, Clive, while confronting unimaginable danger, created an emotionally gripping and unforgettable experience. The themes of survival, courage, found family, and hope gave the novel remarkable depth, while the question of how far someone will go to protect innocent lives made every chapter compelling. What stood out most was the powerful bond between Rose and Clive, combined with the relentless suspense that kept the story moving from beginning to end. It is the kind of thriller that lingers in the reader's mind long after the final page.”
Scott M
Writer of Fantasy, Shifters, Apocalyptic, Space Fiction
I write stories for readers who love adventure, survival, transformation, and hope — no matter the world the story takes place in. My books span fantasy, science fiction, apocalyptic and end‑of‑the‑world stories, shifter tales, and young adult adventures. What connects them all is a focus on characters pushed to their limits, unexpected bonds, and the choices people make when the rules of their world change — or disappear entirely. Whatever the genre my stories fall into, my goal is always the same: to tell immersive, emotionally grounded stories where courage, loyalty, and resilience matter. Living in the Southwest, I continue to write stories that blend imagination with realism, danger with hope, and adventure with heart.
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