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Cape Cod Cozy Mystery #3
Nor'easter Nightmare
A winter storm is brewing and so is a deadly secret.
Easter is just around the corner, but Cape Cod is buried under a foot of snow. Heather and her friends are snowed in at the Sand Dune Inn, but when a neighbor is found murdered, the victim's sister seeks Heather's help in catching the killer.
Still reeling from a car crash that wiped her memory, Heather faces the ultimate challenge—solving a murder while piecing together her own past.
Join Heather in her quest to reclaim her identity and uncover a chilling truth. Packed with seaside charm, endearing characters, and a gripping mystery, this is a must-read!
Easter is just around the corner, but Cape Cod is buried under a foot of snow. Heather and her friends are snowed in at the Sand Dune Inn, but when a neighbor is found murdered, the victim's sister seeks Heather's help in catching the killer.
Still reeling from a car crash that wiped her memory, Heather faces the ultimate challenge—solving a murder while piecing together her own past.
Join Heather in her quest to reclaim her identity and uncover a chilling truth. Packed with seaside charm, endearing characters, and a gripping mystery, this is a must-read!
- GenresMystery
178 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 16, 2024
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About the author
Angela K. Ryan
38 books76 followersAngela K. Ryan is the author of the Sapphire Beach Cozy Mystery Series, the Seaside Ice Cream Shop Mysteries, and the Cape Cod Cozy Mysteries. She writes clean, feel-good cozies for readers who love humor, lots of twists and turns, and happy-dance endings.
When she is not writing, Angela enjoys the outdoors, especially kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, snowshoeing, and skiing. She lives in Massachusetts and loves all four of the New England seasons, but she looks forward to regular escapes to the white, sandy beaches of southwest Florida, where her mother resides.
It is fitting that Angela’s series take place in fictitious seaside towns in Massachusetts and Florida. These small towns would be idyllic if it weren’t for all the bodies that keep turning up!
Angela dreams of one day owning a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel like the sweet pup in her Sapphire Beach Series, but she isn’t home enough to take care of one. So, for now, lives vicariously through one of her main characters, Connie.
When she is not writing, Angela enjoys the outdoors, especially kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, snowshoeing, and skiing. She lives in Massachusetts and loves all four of the New England seasons, but she looks forward to regular escapes to the white, sandy beaches of southwest Florida, where her mother resides.
It is fitting that Angela’s series take place in fictitious seaside towns in Massachusetts and Florida. These small towns would be idyllic if it weren’t for all the bodies that keep turning up!
Angela dreams of one day owning a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel like the sweet pup in her Sapphire Beach Series, but she isn’t home enough to take care of one. So, for now, lives vicariously through one of her main characters, Connie.
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October 8, 2024
Solita veloce lettura senza molte pretese. Finalmente abbiamo scoperto la identità della protagonista, che era il mistero che più mi interessava
August 12, 2024
The latest book in the series and the best because in this one Heather finally breaks through the barrier that has prevented her from remembering who she really is and where she came from!
But first she is surrounded by a snowstorm blanketing the town and enjoying the scene until
a neighbor appears concerned because she can’t find her sister. So Heather, Sydney and Jake go out with Fiona to look for her sister and unfortunately find her murdered in her shed.
The girls now with Fiona compile a list of who would want to harm Fiona’s sister and talk to them and sift through what they say. As new clues develop new suspects are added to the mix with five very tantalizing theories but which one is the right one or is there another one yet to be discovered?
Meanwhile Heather is searching on her own to find out answers about her own past and who she really is. She believes she is from Colorado based on previous clues and has contacted various organizations requesting information on an individual. She has no success until one refers to another who does remember the person as well as the other one and she promises to get back in touch with him after getting vital information from him.
Then when Heather and Sydney hear an arrest has been made in Fiona’s sister’s murder, they believe it is the wrong person based on what they remembered
and go to Fiona to tell her to be careful of the real killer but find he is already there with Fiona! In that moment when Heather walks in and sees an object on the table in front of her, her amnesia falls away and she remembers who she really is because she has one just like it in her own home! Now she just has to save herself, Sydney and Fiona from this madman!
This is a great story full of twists that make you lean toward each suspect until at the very end when the final clues drop that point to the guilty party!
I really enjoyed this book and I have loved this series and getting to find out who Heather really is! Now that that mystery is solved I look forward to her and
Sydney solving more mysteries in Sand Dune Shores
in the future books!
I invite you to read these three books and join me in this series! You won’t regret it!
But first she is surrounded by a snowstorm blanketing the town and enjoying the scene until
a neighbor appears concerned because she can’t find her sister. So Heather, Sydney and Jake go out with Fiona to look for her sister and unfortunately find her murdered in her shed.
The girls now with Fiona compile a list of who would want to harm Fiona’s sister and talk to them and sift through what they say. As new clues develop new suspects are added to the mix with five very tantalizing theories but which one is the right one or is there another one yet to be discovered?
Meanwhile Heather is searching on her own to find out answers about her own past and who she really is. She believes she is from Colorado based on previous clues and has contacted various organizations requesting information on an individual. She has no success until one refers to another who does remember the person as well as the other one and she promises to get back in touch with him after getting vital information from him.
Then when Heather and Sydney hear an arrest has been made in Fiona’s sister’s murder, they believe it is the wrong person based on what they remembered
and go to Fiona to tell her to be careful of the real killer but find he is already there with Fiona! In that moment when Heather walks in and sees an object on the table in front of her, her amnesia falls away and she remembers who she really is because she has one just like it in her own home! Now she just has to save herself, Sydney and Fiona from this madman!
This is a great story full of twists that make you lean toward each suspect until at the very end when the final clues drop that point to the guilty party!
I really enjoyed this book and I have loved this series and getting to find out who Heather really is! Now that that mystery is solved I look forward to her and
Sydney solving more mysteries in Sand Dune Shores
in the future books!
I invite you to read these three books and join me in this series! You won’t regret it!
August 15, 2024
Nor Easter Nightmare is the 3rd book in the Cape Cod Mysteries Series. Heather is continuing her search to find out who she is after an accident causes her to have amnesia. She is enjoying her new life working at the Sand Dune Shores Inn on Cape Cod. When a local woman goes missing during a Nor Easter Heather is with her sister when the body is discovered. Following very few leads Heather and her new best friend Sydney work together to discover who killed the victim. With some unexpected turns and surprising suspects Heather and Sydney bring justice to the victim and her sister. Just as Heather is confronting the murderer her memory returns and she knows who she is, where she is from, and why she was with an ex-convict when she lost her memory. Now she has to decide what she will do now that her memory has returned. Will she stay in Sand Dune Shores or will she return to her old life? Ms. Ryan has written another great cozy mystery that has just enough suspense to keep you guessing on the outcome. This third book in the Cape Cod Mysteries is a welcome addition to any library. I received an ARC and this is my honest review.
August 17, 2024
Another fun entry in the Cape Cod Mysteries. A nor'easter keeps everyone in Sand Dunes snowed in. Heather, Sydney, Jake, Joel and Elizabeth are relaxing at the Inn, enjoying the thickly falling snow. A friend and neighbor, Fiona, frantically knocks on the door. She's been unable to reach her sister who lives nearby and is worried. Heather, Sydney and Jake trudge through the storm to her sister's house. Tragically, the sister has been murdered.
Heather and Sydney join forces with Fiona to find the killer. Nor'easter Nightmare is a fast-paced who-dunit that keeps you guessing. So many twists and surprises and red herrings make for a thrilling sled ride through the snow. Like an icy snowball, the little town of Sand Dunes is packed with lies and secrets.
Nice surprise at the end. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
Heather and Sydney join forces with Fiona to find the killer. Nor'easter Nightmare is a fast-paced who-dunit that keeps you guessing. So many twists and surprises and red herrings make for a thrilling sled ride through the snow. Like an icy snowball, the little town of Sand Dunes is packed with lies and secrets.
Nice surprise at the end. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
August 15, 2024
This was an unforgettable mystery. Heather is once more embroiled in a murder investigation when she and Sydney discover the body of Marjorie, the sister of Fiona, a new acquaintance of Heather. Marjorie 's body was found in her shed after Fiona, Heather and Sydney went to her house to find out why she wasn't answering Fiona's phone calls. There are several suspects with varying motives. At the same time as her investigation, Heather has a flashback and might be on the road to regaining her memory. Who killed Marjorie and why? Will Heather finally discover her true identity? Find out the answers to these questions by reading this enticing book, which I highly recommend to other mystery readers. I received an ARC of this book, and the opinion expressed is strictly my own.
August 16, 2024
Fiona stops at the Sand Dune Shores Inn, searching for her sister. A snowstorm has hit and her sister isn’t answering her phone. Heather, Sydney and Jake go with Fiona to her sisters house but it’s empty. They check the garage and her car is in there. There is a shed in the back yard and they have to clear the piled up snow to get the door open. Inside they find Fiona’s sister, murdered. Heather and Sydney promise Fiona to help find the killer. At the same time, Heather is still working the gift shop, and trying to uncover her past. Heather makes a list of possible suspects and they investigate each one. Will Heather and her friends uncover the truth and find the killer? Will she get her memory back? Enjoy this great mystery full of twists and suspense.
August 19, 2024
This contemporary Cape Cod cozy mystery is page-turning with exceptional world-building, that is in a quaint seaside town, and characters that are endearing, captivating, and realistic. Their journey is enthralling with the nor'easter nightmare, mysteries with an abundance of twists and turns, action, adventure, drama, heartfelt emotions, and more. Heather attempts to rediscover her identity adjust to her normal, and investigate a murder along the way. I recommend reading this book by an extraordinary author who knows how to captivate her readers' hearts and attention with the nor-easter nightmare and a Cape Cod cozy mystery that is sure to transport readers into a world that is mysterious and unforgettable.
I received this book via BookFunnel and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received this book via BookFunnel and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 21, 2024
This is the third book in the series which gives us so much twists and turns and a reveal. Heather and Sydney are in the hotel watching a major snow storm when Heather's new friend, Fiona comes in frantically saying she can't get in touch with her sister, Marjorie, after trying numerous times. So, Heather, Sydney and Fiona walk to Marjorie's house and unfortunately, finds her murdered. When they arrest the wrong person, Heather, Sydney and friends investigate. With so many suspects and so many theories, we are taken on a real winding road until the very surprising ending and reveal! I highly recommend this series and this book is a fantastic addition. I received an ARC of this book but the opinions expressed here are strictly my own.
August 18, 2024
Nor'easter Nightmare is book #3 in the Cape Cod Cozy Mysteries series by Angela K. Ryan.
It’s almost Easter with a Nor'easter bearing down on the Sandy Dune Inn. Heather has a clue she is pursuing in hopes of finding out who she is and why she was in the car crash. There is a murder that Heather and Sydney are pulled into that takes priority. This was a sad case with multiple people having motives to kill the victim. While investigating the murder, Heather did make progress on her personal investigation. I was blown away how things wrapped up. I cannot wait for the next book!
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
It’s almost Easter with a Nor'easter bearing down on the Sandy Dune Inn. Heather has a clue she is pursuing in hopes of finding out who she is and why she was in the car crash. There is a murder that Heather and Sydney are pulled into that takes priority. This was a sad case with multiple people having motives to kill the victim. While investigating the murder, Heather did make progress on her personal investigation. I was blown away how things wrapped up. I cannot wait for the next book!
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
August 11, 2024
Right form the opening paragraph I was hooked and could not put it down. I am pretty good at figuring out who dunnit, but this one kept me twisting and turning until the end. Just like Heather even when the police arrested the first person you could just tell something was off which is exactly what Angela wanted us to do as readers. I loved the way thing ended up with the possibility of a romance in the future and what Cassie will get into next. I recieved this ARC free from Angela Ryan and I leave this honest review voluntarily which is definitely a five star read.
August 13, 2024
An ill wind blowin’!
A Nor'easter has the town hunkered down waiting for the weather to clear. Heather and her friends brave the weather when a neighbor asks for help. The discovery of her sister’s body propels Heather into an investigation. Helping a friend is a top priority even while she is still searching for her own past.
This is a good mystery. Heather’s search for her past makes a good subplot. I received a free copy but my review is honest and voluntary.
A Nor'easter has the town hunkered down waiting for the weather to clear. Heather and her friends brave the weather when a neighbor asks for help. The discovery of her sister’s body propels Heather into an investigation. Helping a friend is a top priority even while she is still searching for her own past.
This is a good mystery. Heather’s search for her past makes a good subplot. I received a free copy but my review is honest and voluntary.
August 16, 2024
Nor'easter Nightmare is a fascinating, twisted, cozy mystery. I love Heather’s dog Artie, the Cape Cod setting and the non-murderous townspeople. Set during a spring blizzard, a woman finds her sister murdered and asks for Heather’s help. There are the usual red herrings and many suspects to keep Heather and you guessing who is the murderer. I love Ms. Ryan’s writing and could no put down this engrossing mystery!
September 6, 2024
Yet another murder! This-one-hits closer to home. It is Fiona's sister, Marjorie. Heather is now battling to recover her memory, has assigned herself to find out who the new murderer is, and there is a Nor'easter on the way. If you live in the Northeast, you know that means heavy snow and strong winds, actually a blizzard. They are expecting as much as a foot of snow! The adventure still continues in the next book. There is still more to come. Recommended!
September 11, 2024
Heather and her friends are snowed in by a nor-easter in Cape Cod when Heather's neighbor arrives asking for help with her sister. Heather and Sydney go and find the sister dead in her shed. It's up to them to find out who did it while also trying to make headway in restoring Heather's memories. This is an entertaining, cozy mystery with twists, turns and red herrings a plenty. I look forward to the next installment.
I'm a member of the ARC team and have left an honest review voluntarily.
I'm a member of the ARC team and have left an honest review voluntarily.
August 16, 2024
Fascinating mystery!
A very fascinating mystery as Heather and her friends investigate the death of a friend's sister. Great clues and misdirection add to the intrigue. I love the second plot in the book as Heather continues to have flashbacks and tries to regain her memory and identity.
I read this book as part of an advance reader team and am voluntarily reviewing the book.
A very fascinating mystery as Heather and her friends investigate the death of a friend's sister. Great clues and misdirection add to the intrigue. I love the second plot in the book as Heather continues to have flashbacks and tries to regain her memory and identity.
I read this book as part of an advance reader team and am voluntarily reviewing the book.
August 17, 2024
This is another delightful cosy mystery in the cape cod series. It has endearing characters and a great mystery with enough twists to keep you guessing. I was excited to find out more about Heather who is suffering from amnesia. I couldn't put this book down and read it in one day. I read an arc copy and this is my honest opinion.
August 24, 2024
Heather is still trying to remember who she is along with the help of her new friends. Her first big NorEaster storm came in and there is a dead body. She will help solve this case and hope during the investigation she will finally have a breakthrough and remember everything. This was a fun read and I really liked the ending.
August 26, 2024
We have a name!
This one kept us guessing on who done it till the end. I thought it was someone else. Boy! Was I wrong, lol! More then one mystery is sliced in this book, shush, we can't say you will just have to read it to find out. You will not be dumped disappointed! On to the next adventure!💙💚😉
This one kept us guessing on who done it till the end. I thought it was someone else. Boy! Was I wrong, lol! More then one mystery is sliced in this book, shush, we can't say you will just have to read it to find out. You will not be dumped disappointed! On to the next adventure!💙💚😉
August 11, 2024
Snowed in at Sand Dune Inn with a neighbour murdered was not what Heather wanted. Fiona's sister Marjorie being the dead woman , Fiona wants the help of Heather to find the real culprit. Heather has to solve the mystery of her identity as well .A intriguing read with great characters . I received this ARC copy and leave a honest review. I recommend this book to other readers.
August 11, 2024
Wow! What a great book! There’s a lot going on - Heather’s search for her identity and an unexpected murder! The storylines keep your attention and they all flow together at the end. The characters are all people that you would want to have as friends (except the bad guys, of course). The setting of Cape Cod in a winter blizzard is magical. There are lots of red herrings which makes you want to follow the investigations until the end. Couldn’t put it down! Can’t wait for the next one!
August 12, 2024
I love all of Angela K. Ryan's books. Nor'Easter Nightmare did not disappoint. Not only was the main mystery solved but the identity of the main character, Heather, was finally solved. A very satisfying ending to THAT mystery.
August 20, 2024
What a wonderful series
I throughly enjoy this series and am really happy with the way it is going .
I hope we will continue with this woman’s life after her memory has returned ….. she sure to have some other adventures in sleuthing
I throughly enjoy this series and am really happy with the way it is going .
I hope we will continue with this woman’s life after her memory has returned ….. she sure to have some other adventures in sleuthing
August 22, 2024
Happy Easter!
Heather is caught up in another murder investigation and of course to try and get her memory back too.
I figured out the murderer pretty quickly but Ryan did a good job of making me doubt it for a bit. The end of the book, though, wow. I'm excited for book 4!
Heather is caught up in another murder investigation and of course to try and get her memory back too.
I figured out the murderer pretty quickly but Ryan did a good job of making me doubt it for a bit. The end of the book, though, wow. I'm excited for book 4!
August 24, 2024
A good mystery murder. Heather has amnesia and is still trying to figure out who she is. She's solved a couple of other murders where's she's staying as she recovers. Jake is helping and supporting her endeavors as is her friend, Sydney.
August 20, 2024
Excellent Ending!
Great third book in the series with a fantastic ending. Can’t wait for the final book! Thank you, Angela K. Ryan!
Great third book in the series with a fantastic ending. Can’t wait for the final book! Thank you, Angela K. Ryan!
September 3, 2024
Great book 3!
I can't wait to see where book 4 goes. Good story with a twist, well, two twists. Good callbacks to previous books and series.
I can't wait to see where book 4 goes. Good story with a twist, well, two twists. Good callbacks to previous books and series.
September 7, 2024
I really enjoy this cozy mystery series. Can Heather solve another murder as well as figure out her true identity?
September 13, 2024
Great story. Easy reading, quaint seaside along with mystery makes for a perfect read.
August 11, 2024
Great storyline, it's well written and it flows seamlessly. The characters are enjoyable, I can't wait to read more from this author. I received this book as a Free ARC copy to read and I voluntarily leave this review.
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