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Black writes in a variety of genres. Mystery, romance, or fantasy, her character-driven stories combine imagination and experience to weave dramatic plots with believable characters in descriptive contemporary settings, sometimes with fantasy worlds within them. In most of her publications, a four-legged character is included, even if it’s a cameo appearance.
The author of multiple novels, anthologies, novelettes and short stories, Black has received awards from Readers’ Favorite, Page Turners, Literary Titan, KCT International Literary, and International Impact. She published her first story in 2010 and her first novel in 2014.
Black lives in the United States with her husband, and two alien creatures disguised as cats. One of them, her muse, is rumored to be ET’s second cousin. The rumor, however, has not been confirmed.
Reviewed by Keith Mbuya for Readers' Favorite
Angela MacKenzie, a lawyer in Idaho, was driving home when the trunk of an enormous Sycamore tree crashed into her car’s hood. Luckily for her, she escaped with minor injuries and received help from a stranger who had been driving behind her. He introduces himself as Karl Patterson, also a lawyer. It only takes two days before they go on their first date, and four months for Karl to propose. Ryan McCabe, Angela’s childhood friend who lives in Alaska, where Angela's grandmother lives, is shocked by the news, since he is secretly in love with Angela. A few years after Karl and Angela’s wedding, tragedy strikes, leaving Angela devastated and grieving. She moves to Alaska, hoping to find healing. Is there a chance that Ryan will finally be with the woman he has loved for so long, but has never told her? Find out in Arctic Awakening by Karen Black.
Lovers of contemporary romances blended with suspense, and a touch of adventure and drama will find Arctic Awakening by Karen Black an enthralling read. Black reveals the cast’s intricate emotions and personalities through the character-driven conversations. The introspective commentary and the third-person limited perspective, which shifted between Angela and Ryan, gave me insight into their thoughts and conflicts. These also lent depth to the drama. Angela demonstrates how tough dealing with grief can be and the steps one can take toward healing. Her decision to move from Idaho to Grizzle, Alaska, highlights the power a change of scenery has for those recovering from emotional and mental turmoil. Through Ryan, we learn about the importance of communication in any relationship. The vivid imagery dropped me into the characters’ fractured worlds, as they navigated their problems against the backdrop of Idaho’s urban life and Alaska’s snowy, mountainous environment.
