Susan Dunlap
8 SeriesSusan Dunlap is an American author known for her mystery novels, including the Jill Smith and Darcy Lott series. Inspired by Agatha Christie, she began writing while working as a social worker. Susan resides near San Francisco.
In "Karma" by Susan Dunlap, the first book in the Jill Smith series, Berkeley cop Jill Smith investigates the murder of a new guru in town, found dead with a dagger in his robes during a packed event. As she delves into the case, Jill explores motives driven by love, hate, ambition, and dark dreams. Amidst the guru's devoted followers, real estate dealers, rival spiritual leaders, and consorts, Jill seeks the killer. The victim's followers believe his death was his karma, but Jill is determined to uncover the truth and find the person responsible.
