Karen Cleveland

Karen Cleveland

1 Series

Karen Cleveland is a New York Times bestselling author of spy fiction novels. Before her writing career, she worked as an analyst for the CIA. She holds Master’s degrees from Trinity College Dublin, where she was a Fulbright Scholar, and from Harvard University.

Karen Cleveland's "Keep You Close" follows Stephanie Maddox, head of the FBI's Internal Investigations, as she grapples with a shocking discovery: a hidden gun in her teenage son Zachary's room. As a single mother, Stephanie's world unravels further when an FBI agent arrives with alarming news about Zachary. Torn between her duty to her country and her love for her son, Stephanie must confront the possibility of Zachary's involvement in criminal activities. The novel explores the heart-wrenching decisions Stephanie faces as she navigates the blurred lines between family loyalty and national security.

Standalone Novels

Need To Know

(2018)

Keep You Close

(2019)

You Can Run

(2021)

The New Neighbor

(2022)

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