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Alaska #4
Snow is not the Time
This winter cozy mystery series can be read in one to two hours. It is perfect for those moments when you are waiting at an appointment or want to enjoy a quick read.
After battling with a deadly British Intelligence Agent in her small town of Snow Falls, Alaska, Sarah Garland is grateful that her life is returning back to normal. At least on the outside. Struggling with writer's block and personal pain over her divorce, Sarah knows that a storm is raging inside of her heart. When her new friend, Conrad Spencer, shows up one morning and asks her to travel to Minnesota with him to help him investigate the death of a close friend, Sarah fears a brewing storm capable of capturing everyone she cares about.
After arriving in Minnesota, Sarah is greeted by flooding rain, a condemned hotel, a deadly man who controls the local Chief of Police, two deadly killers, and a series of strange and dark questions that leads her from one rainy corner to another as she chases down the truth. But when the truth manifests itself, Sarah is forced into a dangerous corner filled with razor sharp characters, each deadly in their own way. But as Sarah fights her way out of the corner, she realizes that anger and pain were the responsible characters behind all the faces appearing in the case.
Will Sarah find the truth and save her friends from the grip of a darkness that she herself is afraid to face? Or will she stand strong as the cold Minnesota rain slowly turns into snow as the case unravels?
After battling with a deadly British Intelligence Agent in her small town of Snow Falls, Alaska, Sarah Garland is grateful that her life is returning back to normal. At least on the outside. Struggling with writer's block and personal pain over her divorce, Sarah knows that a storm is raging inside of her heart. When her new friend, Conrad Spencer, shows up one morning and asks her to travel to Minnesota with him to help him investigate the death of a close friend, Sarah fears a brewing storm capable of capturing everyone she cares about.
After arriving in Minnesota, Sarah is greeted by flooding rain, a condemned hotel, a deadly man who controls the local Chief of Police, two deadly killers, and a series of strange and dark questions that leads her from one rainy corner to another as she chases down the truth. But when the truth manifests itself, Sarah is forced into a dangerous corner filled with razor sharp characters, each deadly in their own way. But as Sarah fights her way out of the corner, she realizes that anger and pain were the responsible characters behind all the faces appearing in the case.
Will Sarah find the truth and save her friends from the grip of a darkness that she herself is afraid to face? Or will she stand strong as the cold Minnesota rain slowly turns into snow as the case unravels?
114 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 6, 2017
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About the author
Wendy Meadows
183 books434 followersWendy Meadows is a USA Today bestselling cozy mystery author who creates the perfect escape for readers who love amateur sleuths, small-town secrets, and mysteries you can solve with a cup of tea in hand.
Her beloved series—including Sweetfern Harbor, Alaska Cozy Mysteries, and Travel Writer Mysteries—feature quirky characters, family bonds, and charming whodunits with no gore, just gentle intrigue that keeps you guessing.
When she's not plotting her next puzzle, she's spoiling her pets, enjoying time with her two adult children, and hunting for the perfect hybrid tea rose to inspire her peaceful settings.
Join her cozy community and get a free ebook plus behind-the-scenes peeks into her stories and characters.
Her beloved series—including Sweetfern Harbor, Alaska Cozy Mysteries, and Travel Writer Mysteries—feature quirky characters, family bonds, and charming whodunits with no gore, just gentle intrigue that keeps you guessing.
When she's not plotting her next puzzle, she's spoiling her pets, enjoying time with her two adult children, and hunting for the perfect hybrid tea rose to inspire her peaceful settings.
Join her cozy community and get a free ebook plus behind-the-scenes peeks into her stories and characters.
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February 28, 2023
What an amazing story filled with twists and turns. Loved every minute of it. A fast paced cozy mystery.
October 7, 2018
This adventure has our three friends traveling to Minnesota. Conrad has received word that an old buddy of his from a gang when they were kids was killed. Danger awaits as they travel into a state where even the police chief and state officials have been bought. No one can be trusted so how in the world they are going to help avenge his friend, you'll just have to read and see!
This was a wild ride through rainy and snowy Minnesota but the three friends used their brains and good sense to get themselves out of jams and once again solve a very crazy murder. I am really loving this friendship, these three are pretty funny when they're not on duty.
A fairly creepy last paragraph is the lead-in to the next mystery! Ok Kindle Unlimited, I'm coming back for the next book.
This was a wild ride through rainy and snowy Minnesota but the three friends used their brains and good sense to get themselves out of jams and once again solve a very crazy murder. I am really loving this friendship, these three are pretty funny when they're not on duty.
A fairly creepy last paragraph is the lead-in to the next mystery! Ok Kindle Unlimited, I'm coming back for the next book.
January 5, 2024
This is a good book to listen to when I am working on other projects.
January 22, 2023
After solving numerous murders in the small town of Snow Falls Alaska Sarah Garland and Detective Conrad Spencer are ready for life to return to normal... When Conrad gets the call that his friend Mickey has died. But when Conrad, Sarah, and Amanda get to town they find everyone scared of the Mayor who is a sleazy bad guy. Then Mickey turns out to be alive and trying to find his daughter who has been taken....Can Conrad figure everything out before Mickey actually becomes a dead body...And, will they be able to go back to Alaska.??
January 10, 2023
This time the gang heads to Minnesota to investigate the murder of Conrad’s childhood friend. Between writers block, learning some pretty shocking childhood secrets from Conrad, crooked politicians and dirty cops, the detecting trio have their work and a shocking surprise in store for them in this fast paced, twisting, adventure
April 11, 2020
During this installment of the Alaska Cozy Mysteries we join Sarah, Conrad and Amanda as they travel to Minnesota to ferret out details on who killed Conrad's childhood friend. While in Minnesota they are harassed by the town mayor and his thugs as they uncover the truth. I love these quick cozies in the morning. 🖤
October 9, 2017
A very entertaining author.
I gave this book a five star rating because I've read 1, 2, and 3 , basically I'm giving all the books a 5 stars. Wendy Meadows is an excellent writer, very good clean books, and happy endings. The mysteries are well thought out and intelligently written with eye to detail and a twist here and there to keep you wanting more. I really wish I had written reviews for all of them. I do recommend that if you choose these books, start with book one and follow the series. Must go! I'm off to find more of her books! 😊
I gave this book a five star rating because I've read 1, 2, and 3 , basically I'm giving all the books a 5 stars. Wendy Meadows is an excellent writer, very good clean books, and happy endings. The mysteries are well thought out and intelligently written with eye to detail and a twist here and there to keep you wanting more. I really wish I had written reviews for all of them. I do recommend that if you choose these books, start with book one and follow the series. Must go! I'm off to find more of her books! 😊
July 27, 2024
Sarah ,Conrad and Amanda round up the bad guys
Enjoyed the story. It is a complicated mystery and Conrad asks the ladies to help him solve a murder of his best friend . Unfortunately unsavory, cold characters arrive and you don’t know who to trust. Read and find out who is trouble. And who is being forced to do or wife gets hurt. Guns pointing from all different characters. How someone gets a new job in Snow Falls Alaska .
Enjoyed the story. It is a complicated mystery and Conrad asks the ladies to help him solve a murder of his best friend . Unfortunately unsavory, cold characters arrive and you don’t know who to trust. Read and find out who is trouble. And who is being forced to do or wife gets hurt. Guns pointing from all different characters. How someone gets a new job in Snow Falls Alaska .
July 14, 2017
Very good read
Definitely a 5 star read. Conrad, Sarah,, and Amanda need to travel out of Alaska to help Mickey, a good friend of Conrads who is in serious trouble. Little did they know of the danger and intrigue awaiting them. Very good, solid plot with well defined characters. This read will leave you on the edge of your seat.Loved this book.
Definitely a 5 star read. Conrad, Sarah,, and Amanda need to travel out of Alaska to help Mickey, a good friend of Conrads who is in serious trouble. Little did they know of the danger and intrigue awaiting them. Very good, solid plot with well defined characters. This read will leave you on the edge of your seat.Loved this book.
February 1, 2019
Quirky
This is the fourth book I have read in this series and they are lovely. However, they are quirky also. Such as all of the women wear skirts or dresses. I haven’t read anything else by this author so I don’t know if this is just in this series. Also the characters are adorable! I love Amanda and the fun she brings to the book.
This is the fourth book I have read in this series and they are lovely. However, they are quirky also. Such as all of the women wear skirts or dresses. I haven’t read anything else by this author so I don’t know if this is just in this series. Also the characters are adorable! I love Amanda and the fun she brings to the book.
February 3, 2019
Third book in the series I've read, which all seem to rush the plot. The characters leap to conclusions without real detective work, but magically seem to still be the right investigate path. This book's plot was slightly better than the others, but the inexcusable fat-jokes prevented it from gaining any more stars. Overall, would not recommend.
July 16, 2017
Excellent Story
I have read all the books within this series and loved each one. Great reads, very interesting story lines and especially liked how each book continued right into the next. Highly recommend this series.
I have read all the books within this series and loved each one. Great reads, very interesting story lines and especially liked how each book continued right into the next. Highly recommend this series.
July 21, 2017
Great book and serues
This is number 4 in the series, I've been reading. All your books are enjoyable and packed with adventure. Really enjoying them. Keep writing so I can enjoy. Thank you
This is number 4 in the series, I've been reading. All your books are enjoyable and packed with adventure. Really enjoying them. Keep writing so I can enjoy. Thank you
August 11, 2017
Good read
The trio is off to Minnesota to find out what happened to Conrad's childhood friend. Instead they find more bad guys who do not want the trio to get out of town alive.
The trio is off to Minnesota to find out what happened to Conrad's childhood friend. Instead they find more bad guys who do not want the trio to get out of town alive.
October 28, 2017
Snow is not the Time
The first book in this series was not the best but the more I read in this series I really fell in love with this series. Each book in this series has gotten better. I really recommend this series . The thrills and mystery are really good.
The first book in this series was not the best but the more I read in this series I really fell in love with this series. Each book in this series has gotten better. I really recommend this series . The thrills and mystery are really good.
June 14, 2018
The web of lies we weave
Fabulous! The death of a friend had our three sleuths racing off. Why was he killed? Why is someone trying to run them out of town? A complicated series of events has them suspecting everyone. A terrific 4th book and so far none of the plots are the same. Great!
Fabulous! The death of a friend had our three sleuths racing off. Why was he killed? Why is someone trying to run them out of town? A complicated series of events has them suspecting everyone. A terrific 4th book and so far none of the plots are the same. Great!
January 14, 2019
Another great little story!
I really enjoyed this book. I love the way Wendy writes. Her characters are likable & the storyline flows well. It’s a fun series & I can’t wait to read the next book.
I really enjoyed this book. I love the way Wendy writes. Her characters are likable & the storyline flows well. It’s a fun series & I can’t wait to read the next book.
May 30, 2019
Anything for friendship
Details. In the last book a kitty was found but nothing. Payment exchanged hands yet no work got done. Other than that enjoyed the story. Enjoy the characters yet still don't understand how two civilians get away with doing a cop's job.
Details. In the last book a kitty was found but nothing. Payment exchanged hands yet no work got done. Other than that enjoyed the story. Enjoy the characters yet still don't understand how two civilians get away with doing a cop's job.
January 16, 2020
Snow is not the Time
I just love this series. There are so many twists and turns in the story and it has me guessing until the end. I just couldn’t put it down. Thank you for a well written book.
I just love this series. There are so many twists and turns in the story and it has me guessing until the end. I just couldn’t put it down. Thank you for a well written book.
October 7, 2020
Okay but predictable
This was my as good as the last one in the series. It was just okay. I knew from the start what the big plot twist would be so not really a surprise at all. Its just okay in an okay series.
This was my as good as the last one in the series. It was just okay. I knew from the start what the big plot twist would be so not really a surprise at all. Its just okay in an okay series.
October 11, 2020
Great characters
Another great instalment in the Alaska Cozy Mystery series - this is number 4. I really enjoyed the book and loved the characters. It’s a great story and series which I would highly recommend.
Another great instalment in the Alaska Cozy Mystery series - this is number 4. I really enjoyed the book and loved the characters. It’s a great story and series which I would highly recommend.
December 11, 2020
Great series
This is a great series. Lots of action and mystery to keep you interested. Nice to have the changing locations and fun to see the characters grow and become friends. Nice cozy mystery without graphic gore or language.
This is a great series. Lots of action and mystery to keep you interested. Nice to have the changing locations and fun to see the characters grow and become friends. Nice cozy mystery without graphic gore or language.
January 17, 2021
Great book. Short on a bit of information. Like where's the kitten and did things get straightened our with Ali's mother. I however did enjoy the book. Nice short cozy to clear the path for a longer book.
February 18, 2021
Exciting
Wendy Meadows books are so much fun to read. I am ready to start the fifth book in this series. In away withal the snow we have been having, it sets the background for ambiance.
Wendy Meadows books are so much fun to read. I am ready to start the fifth book in this series. In away withal the snow we have been having, it sets the background for ambiance.
February 1, 2022
The out of town setting was a very nice change. ☺ The plot was good but things got very messed up towards the end. Kinda hard to follow at times but I think I got it figured out. 😊 Good in between books.
May 19, 2022
Good cozy mystery
Once again Sarah, Conrad and Amanda are pulled into trouble when Conrad's old friend ends up dead. They decide to investigate and chaos ensues. Nice fast read with good characters. Highly recommend
Once again Sarah, Conrad and Amanda are pulled into trouble when Conrad's old friend ends up dead. They decide to investigate and chaos ensues. Nice fast read with good characters. Highly recommend
July 30, 2017
Enjoyed it immensely. On to the next one.
August 6, 2017
Good book. Easy read. Loved it from start to finish. Read the whole series. Read this book in an hour. Wanting to read more books from this author.
August 23, 2017
Loved all 4 books hope more will come.
August 31, 2017
Some improvement
Flashes of good writing, and passages of fluff. Tries too hard and then not hard enough.. needs more meaty storytelling....
Flashes of good writing, and passages of fluff. Tries too hard and then not hard enough.. needs more meaty storytelling....
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