Laura Jensen Walker has loved mysteries ever since she read Trixie Belden in the fourth grade in her Danish-founded hometown of Racine, Wisconsin--America's kringle capital. A former journalist and the author of several novels and humorous non-fiction books, including Murder Most Sweet and Thanks for the Mammogram! Laura is grateful to be a longtime breast cancer survivor. She lives in California with her Renaissance-man husband and their canine-daughter Mellie.
Praise for Hope, Faith, and a Corpse: [A] warmhearted, humorous addition to the pantheon of clerical sleuths. -Kirkus Reviews [A] pleasing series launch. -Publishers Weekly A promising new series...Readers will finish this mystery already hungry for more. -BookPage, starred review This cozy mystery makes for a fun and quirky read...from the perspective of [a] female pastor, who tackles a murder with faith, humor, and heart. -Seattle Book Review The mystery is solid and well-plotted...[Laura Jensen Walker] knows her craft. -MyShelf I highly recommend Hope, Faith and a Corpse to cozy mystery lovers. -Fresh Fiction The author's humor engages, the twists and turns in the mystery intrigue...and the resolution will both surprise and satisfy any reader who loves a good cozy. -Edith Maxwell, Agatha Award-winning author of the Quaker Midwife Mysteries Charming...Put the kettle on, cozy fans, and settle down for a treat. -Catriona McPherson, award-winning author of Strangers at the Gate A charming addition to the ranks of clerical sleuths, Hope Taylor is wise, witty and thoroughly winsom...Balancing humor and suspense, with a cast of engaging characters, this perfectly pitched mystery is certain to intrigue and entertain. -C. C. Benison, author of the Father Christmas mysteries Laura Jensen Walker's Hope, Faith & a Corpse is a fun and charming adventure. Sister Lou and Pastor Hope could definitely be friends. -Olivia Matthews, author of the Sister Lou Mysteries