Birch Bay resident Karen Rabe has released, “Blazing Upheaval,” a thriller set during the Rodney King riots.
Rabe, who writes under the pen name Karen Charles, released the print edition of “Blazing Upheaval” on September 24.
“Blazing Upheaval” is available in both print and e-book form through publisher BookBaby Bookshop at bit.ly/3WPOLfX and on Amazon.
“I keep my ears tuned to hear stories of real-life people because all of my books are based on true stories,” Rabe said. “I like stories where people have come out of an important historical event in our country and survived something unexpected that happened to them.”
The book centers around a teacher and her family struggling to survive the riots. As their loyalties are tested, revelations and a cataclysmic earthquake change their lives forever.
Before venturing into writing, Rabe retired from Lake Stevens school district following a 35-year career as an elementary school teacher. She said her students inspired her to write. As her students were writing their own stories, Rabe said she was encouraged to write an adventure story featuring them as characters.
Through the blog, “My Life As A Writer,” Rabe explores her writing process.
In a July 6 blog post, Rabe said she has written four books, with “Blazing Upheaval” being her most recent and favorite book. According to her blog, she likes to write beside a window with good lighting, coffee and plenty of snacks.
Her previous work includes “Dangerous Intersections” and “Fateful Connections,” both historical fictions about 9/11, that can be checked out through the Whatcom County Library System and Bellingham Public Library. Those interested in purchasing copies of her previously released books can also visit AbeBooks, Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
To learn more about Rabe, visit her website at weaveofsuspense.com.
This article was updated September 27 to clarify the book release date.
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