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Awards & Recognition
- Finding Grace was named a 2022 Finalist by International Book Awards in Women's Fiction.
- Finding Grace was awarded a 2023 IPPY Awards Bronze Medal in Great Lakes – Best Regional Fiction.
- A Better Next was named a 2019 International Book Awards Finalist in Women's Fiction.
Newsworthy Nuggets
“Readers are led through a rabbit warren of possibilities that will keep even the most avid thriller or mystery reader guessing about outcomes and nefarious involvements.”
— Diane Donovan, Midwest Book ReviewBehind the Lies
“Maren Cooper combines a smooth blend of mystery and intrigue with a healthy dose of family drama in this absorbing thriller that may remind readers of hit corporate TV shows like Mad Men or Suits. Cooper employs a slow-burn narrative that expands with each passing page as the mystery unfolds one layer at a time. The characters are complex, with inner conflicts and agendas that dictate their actions and motives.”
— Readers Favorite 5-star reviewBehind the Lies
“Characterizations of the three major characters are raw and realistic, and her story ably navigates the complexities of a dysfunctional family. An effective exploration of one family's complicated troubles.”
— Kirkus ReviewFinding Grace
“A sensitive drama that follows the day-by-day challenges of starting over.”
— Foreword Clarion ReviewA Better Next