Author Stephanie Palmarosa

Paradise Is Deadly is out now!
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“The stories range from creepy to terrifying to old-school whodunit to just plain fun. Their plots revolve around archaeological digs, murder for hire, and the accurate pricing of second-hand designer purses. All use the details that make this state stand out from the other forty-nine: the weather, alligators, Florida Man, and of course, a skunk ape.”
– Lisa Black, New York Times Best-Selling Author


A career as a paralegal in family law introduced Stephanie to a broad swath of society inspiring her creation of colorful characters with humor and humanity. She is hard at work on her Judge Kari cozy mystery series including Judge or Not to Judge, Judge Me Tender and a third book in progress.
Books In Progress
Stephanie Palmarosa has three books covering the fictional life of Judge Kari Grant Stevens, a witty and charismatic character with a sharp sense of the absurd. Her outlook comes from her experience in practicing marital and family law, as well as dealing with her family full of criminal law attorneys who think Kari is a black sheep.
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