Susan Runholt

1 series 3 books in order

Susan Runholt shares a love of art, travel, and feminism with her teenage heroines, but maybe not their nerves of steel! After college, she traveled extensively in Europe and lived in Amsterdam and Paris, working as a bank clerk and an au pair. She’s also been a waitress, a maid, a motel desk clerk, a laundress, a caterer, and eventually the director of programming for South Dakota Public Television. She now lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota, where she is a fund-raising consultant for social service and arts organizations. The Mystery of the Third Lucretia was named a runner-up for the Debut Dagger Award by the Crime Writers’ Association of Great Britain. You can learn more about Susan Runholt at susanrunholt.com.

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A Kari and Lucas Mystery

Series by Susan Runholt

A Kari and Lucas Mystery

3 books in order · 2008–2011

  1. Cover of The Mystery of the Third Lucretia

    The Mystery of the Third Lucretia

    2008 · Susan Runholt

    If it hadn't been for Lucas's photographic memory, they might not have remembered the man. It had been almost a year since she and Kari noticed him…

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  2. Cover of Rescuing Seneca Crane

    Rescuing Seneca Crane

    2009 · Susan Runholt

    When Kari and Lucas first see Seneca Crane up on stage, playing the piano in front of hundreds of people, they are in awe. She is beautiful. She is…

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  3. Cover of The Adventure at Simba Hill

    The Adventure at Simba Hill

    2011 · Susan Runholt

    Best friends Kari and Lucas are thrilled to go on safari in Africa. They're fascinated by the lions, giraffes, and zebras. Even more intriguing to…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Susan Runholt written?

We list 3 books by Susan Runholt across 1 series, published between 2008–2011 — each shown in full reading order.

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