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Alaska #8
Hot Springs Murder
A Fresh StartSarah Garland Spencer is now happily married to Detective Conrad Spencer and her life seems peaceful with her nightmares far behind her. When Sarah's best friend Amanda announces that she's going to buy a hot springs resort, Sarah simply agrees to go with her friend as support, not knowing what darkness awaits.
A Twisted TaleWhen Sarah and Amanda arrive at the hot spring resort they immediately encounter trouble, when they are met by a hungry grizzly bear and a dead body. Matters turn worse when a strange woman appears and begins spinning a frightening tale that involves Sarah and Amanda being infected with an invisible virus. Terrified and desperate to leave, Sarah and Amanda are forced to fight for their lives.
A Looming QuestionWill Sarah and Amanda survive the virus they are infected with or will they become the victims? As time begins to run out, the question looms, is anyone safe in the snow?
A Twisted TaleWhen Sarah and Amanda arrive at the hot spring resort they immediately encounter trouble, when they are met by a hungry grizzly bear and a dead body. Matters turn worse when a strange woman appears and begins spinning a frightening tale that involves Sarah and Amanda being infected with an invisible virus. Terrified and desperate to leave, Sarah and Amanda are forced to fight for their lives.
A Looming QuestionWill Sarah and Amanda survive the virus they are infected with or will they become the victims? As time begins to run out, the question looms, is anyone safe in the snow?
164 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 19, 2018
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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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November 6, 2018
All that Amanda wanted was a little piece of heaven and thought that purchasing the Hot Springs resort would give her the peace and tranquility she is looking for. She ropes her best friend Sarah into seeing the resort (with hopes that she will help run it) and the ladies find themselves stranded with a deadly virus and a psycho doctor. Can they find a cure for the virus and get away from the evil that is lurking?
This book is filled with madcap adventure, suspense, danger, lots of twists and turns, and even a big hungry bear. The characters are fully developed and the storyline is rich with details. This is the eighth book in the series, but can easily be read as a stand-alone without difficulty. However, you will enjoy it so much, that you will want to pick up to read books 1-7.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This book is filled with madcap adventure, suspense, danger, lots of twists and turns, and even a big hungry bear. The characters are fully developed and the storyline is rich with details. This is the eighth book in the series, but can easily be read as a stand-alone without difficulty. However, you will enjoy it so much, that you will want to pick up to read books 1-7.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 13, 2018
I've only read a couple books in this series and I'm sorry I have missed out on them. This was one twisted murder mystery.
Amanda talks Sarah into checking out and being co-owner of a hot springs resort in the mountains. When they are almost there, besides having a run in with a bear, Amanda senses something is wrong. The owner and his lawyer are suppose to meet them but what they find is a body. Then it gets worse when they are being stalked and they're means of leaving is taken out.
They thought they were past all the bad stuff that has happened to them but sadly they were wrong.
This was an edge of your seat mystery. These two ladies together are stronger and totally have each other's back.
I loved every page of reading this book. I rooted for them every step of the way.
I voluntarily agreed to review this book. My review is my own honest opinion.
Amanda talks Sarah into checking out and being co-owner of a hot springs resort in the mountains. When they are almost there, besides having a run in with a bear, Amanda senses something is wrong. The owner and his lawyer are suppose to meet them but what they find is a body. Then it gets worse when they are being stalked and they're means of leaving is taken out.
They thought they were past all the bad stuff that has happened to them but sadly they were wrong.
This was an edge of your seat mystery. These two ladies together are stronger and totally have each other's back.
I loved every page of reading this book. I rooted for them every step of the way.
I voluntarily agreed to review this book. My review is my own honest opinion.
July 20, 2020
Amanda has dreams of buying a hot springs resort and has talked Sarah into taking a trip there to look it over and possibly sign ownership paperwork. Once they arrive however, things are not quiet and gloom sets in.
Coming upon a dead body, the owner of the resort, Sarah and Amanda are left with questions. Who would want this man dead? Where is his wife?
After looking around, it seems there is more to meets the eye in who this owner really was. Can they solve the murder and figure out what is going on?
Of course the premise (once you get there in the story) is a bit far fetched but that's kind of the fun with some of these. As always, I love the friendship between Sarah and Amanda, and the way they have each other's back. Another fun-filled cozy read.
Coming upon a dead body, the owner of the resort, Sarah and Amanda are left with questions. Who would want this man dead? Where is his wife?
After looking around, it seems there is more to meets the eye in who this owner really was. Can they solve the murder and figure out what is going on?
Of course the premise (once you get there in the story) is a bit far fetched but that's kind of the fun with some of these. As always, I love the friendship between Sarah and Amanda, and the way they have each other's back. Another fun-filled cozy read.
October 24, 2018
This is a wonderful series. The previous books about Sarah and Conrad were totally enchanting. This story follows the same characters as the previous book. This book has a well-crafted plot and kept me reading late into the night to find out what was going to happen next. Amanda and Sarah have quite an adventure while trying to find the perfect cabin hideaway. Amanda dreams of turning the cabins into a lovely resort but she did not know murder would put a wrench in her plans. This is a very addictive series. Sarah has settled down in Alaska and enjoyed some peaceful times but evil lurks even in the most beautiful areas. Cannot wait for the next book.
October 29, 2018
Amanda (June Bug) is looking to buy a resort that has a hot spring that she had visited in the past with her husband. She asks Sarah (Los Angeles) to go with her to visit the place. Upon arriving, they find the owner dead. They plan to leave and find that all four tires of their vehicle have been slashed.
They must work together to solve the murder as well as figure out to fight a mystery virus so that they are able to return to their families.
I really enjoy reading these stories regarding Sarah, her husband and her friends. Please keep them coming.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
They must work together to solve the murder as well as figure out to fight a mystery virus so that they are able to return to their families.
I really enjoy reading these stories regarding Sarah, her husband and her friends. Please keep them coming.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 5, 2018
This Alaska cozy was such a pleasure to read. I love cozies because they are always a change for me from reading my regencies and western romance. Love the bear on the cover! Sarah and Amanda are in the thick of things again. This book has a murder and mystery virus and it is a great who done it too. Conrad is great and you will love that the suspense lasts till the end of the book. I love being kept in the dark till the end!! Wendy Meadows mysteries are always such works of art you just keep coming back for more. If you like cozies this is one you will not go wrong with. I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
November 10, 2018
So without telling the story as too many reviewers do (the author actually tells it better), I will say this story was completely different than what I expected and it was very engaging once the background to the main characters was given. There were a few references to previous interactions (previous books I believe) that only made me wish I had read them first (because that's how I am) but not necessary. This story was engaging and I kept thinking how scary the thought was of these events in the story actually happening.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 30, 2018
a retired cop turned author supports her bestie by going along to view a property bestie thinks should be a joint project for them.
instead of pastoral quaint and remote, they get weaponized virus, questions about counter viruses and treatments, and a whole lot of fear and crazy.
thinking like problem solving friends, they can make it back to their loved ones, together, but first they have to survive the crazy.
fast paced adventure and family saga
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
instead of pastoral quaint and remote, they get weaponized virus, questions about counter viruses and treatments, and a whole lot of fear and crazy.
thinking like problem solving friends, they can make it back to their loved ones, together, but first they have to survive the crazy.
fast paced adventure and family saga
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 8, 2018
Hot Springs Murder is a cosy mystery that will keep you entertained. It is a bit crazy and far fetched with lots of twists and turns. Sarah and Amanda get much more than expected when they consider buying the Hot Springs resort. A hungry bear, crazy doctor or unidentified virus anyone? Although this is book eight in this great series Hot Springs Murder is also a good stand alone book that will appeal to all cosy mystery fans.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 7, 2018
This is a good book to add to this series. Amanda wants to purchase a resort, a very secluded resort, and practically twists Sarah’s arm, to make her go with her, to sign the papers of purchase. Amanda suddenly feels eerie about the trip, but they go ahead anyway. They find nothing but trouble. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 9, 2018
I don't know what I just read
I thought this series had wrapped, so it was weird to suddenly have a new book out to start with. That aside, this was was waaaaaay out there in terms of storyline. And there's still a noticeable up-tick in mentions of god, etc. from this author across storylines. Probably dropping this series. Alas.
I thought this series had wrapped, so it was weird to suddenly have a new book out to start with. That aside, this was was waaaaaay out there in terms of storyline. And there's still a noticeable up-tick in mentions of god, etc. from this author across storylines. Probably dropping this series. Alas.
November 9, 2018
Terrorists in Alaska
This is a cozy mystery set in the wilds of Alaska. The plot is well thought out tale of international terrorism, weapons of mass destruction and crazy people. The characters are believable. This is the eighth book in a series and the first that I have read. It stands alone quite well. I received this book for free and this is my honest review.
This is a cozy mystery set in the wilds of Alaska. The plot is well thought out tale of international terrorism, weapons of mass destruction and crazy people. The characters are believable. This is the eighth book in a series and the first that I have read. It stands alone quite well. I received this book for free and this is my honest review.
November 11, 2018
Hot Springs Murder by Wendy Meadows is a wonderul story to read. I loved reading this story cause I love reading about mysteries and this is one of the good ones to read. This is book number eight in the series and I am so glad I really read this story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 15, 2018
A wonderfully written twisted murder mystery. Its full of lots of intriguing twists and turns and shock me scenarios and mind boggling plots. With believable characters and just people that were crazy. Incredible suspense that lasts thru to the last page is turned. Excellent edge of your seat mystery.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 15, 2018
She was finally in a good place when her friend arrived to come with them as they want to hot springs and log cabins. They go to have a look at it all but they are plunged into a nightmare. A virus, murder monsters and even killers appear. How are they going to get everything sorted? See how they get on
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 7, 2018
Wendy Meadows writes another cozy that is delightfully entertaining. The characters she draws are sharp. The community she describes comes to life on the book's pages. And everything turns out well. A good book to while away the dark days of winter..
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 31, 2019
Oh wow!
Oh wow!
Indeed this book also had me on the edge of my seat, it was that intents. I loved it though and it was a really awesome t to get lost in. I hope there's more to read, because I would love to read more about what goes on in that little town in Alaska.
Cherie A Harlow
Oh wow!
Indeed this book also had me on the edge of my seat, it was that intents. I loved it though and it was a really awesome t to get lost in. I hope there's more to read, because I would love to read more about what goes on in that little town in Alaska.
Cherie A Harlow
February 2, 2019
Loved this book!
This was another great book in this Alaska cozy series. The storyline was good & suspenseful & I really enjoyed reading it. I love the way Wendy writes! You hear everyone’s point of view & her descriptions of the people & scenery are wonderful. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.
This was another great book in this Alaska cozy series. The storyline was good & suspenseful & I really enjoyed reading it. I love the way Wendy writes! You hear everyone’s point of view & her descriptions of the people & scenery are wonderful. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.
June 12, 2019
If it sounds too good.....run
I think this one was the best so far. Could be a stand-alone but better if read in order. Highly recommend this series and author.
When an opportunity presented itself Amanda jumped at the chance to buy and run her own business but date has other ideas, ones that could cost her and Sarah their lives.
I think this one was the best so far. Could be a stand-alone but better if read in order. Highly recommend this series and author.
When an opportunity presented itself Amanda jumped at the chance to buy and run her own business but date has other ideas, ones that could cost her and Sarah their lives.
October 25, 2018
Wow what can I say.
I loved this story so much. It was the best one yet. The twist and turns are just awesome. You could make Tom Clancy blush with this one. Wendy i can't wait for another Alaska Cozy.
I loved this story so much. It was the best one yet. The twist and turns are just awesome. You could make Tom Clancy blush with this one. Wendy i can't wait for another Alaska Cozy.
November 7, 2018
I love this series, and was eagerly anticipating this book. That being said, this book was not worth the wait in my opinion. The plot was good, however the whole "I'm a woman, men won't dominate me...blah blah blah" crap was too over the top for me. Hope the next one is better.
November 15, 2018
This was another fabulous mystery in this series. Sarah and Amanda have a knack for walking right into the middle of trouble. They thought they were going to have a great day and ended up in the middle of the deadly mess. Quick thinking and strong resolve from both Sarah and Amanda proved to foil the plot of the troubled individual who set them up. Highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good mystery.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 23, 2019
I love this series! I always want the next installment as soon as I finish the one I am reading! This book, series, is well written and keeps my interest from beginning to end. While it is a cozy, it is suspenseful and entertaining. In this book Amanda wants to buy a resort and walks into a murder and a biological attack. Will Sarah and Amanda be able to survive this attack? A very intense ride...
June 23, 2019
Excellent Reading
I gave this book a five star rating because it deserved it. Once again the author didn't disappoint me. The characters and their storyline were very interesting. I would recommend it to anyone.
I gave this book a five star rating because it deserved it. Once again the author didn't disappoint me. The characters and their storyline were very interesting. I would recommend it to anyone.
May 21, 2020
Love over evil
This is not what I call a cozy mystery! Very intense. Global terrorism, trying to control world power, but I loved it. Kept me awake, thinking about deadly viruses, and a lot we are facing now.
This is not what I call a cozy mystery! Very intense. Global terrorism, trying to control world power, but I loved it. Kept me awake, thinking about deadly viruses, and a lot we are facing now.
June 5, 2020
Hot spring s Murder
This was an intensely good book. Away from civilization, this two friends walked into a deadly virus. Will they live or die, both are very ill and must find a antidote.
This was an intensely good book. Away from civilization, this two friends walked into a deadly virus. Will they live or die, both are very ill and must find a antidote.
October 11, 2020
Another excellent read!
Another great instalment in the Alaska Cozy Mystery series - this is number 8. 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 8. I really enjoyed the book and loved the characters. It’s a great story and series which I would highly recommend.
February 22, 2021
Another page turner
This book hit close to home after this year and the pandemic. It offered hope for love and survival. I don't know where you get your ideas but they make great stories.
This book hit close to home after this year and the pandemic. It offered hope for love and survival. I don't know where you get your ideas but they make great stories.
October 10, 2022
Hot Springs
I like your writing style, but whoever enters your books online needs to read over the book before it goes out. I'm finding all sorts of typos and errors in your books. But, lime I said I like your books.
I like your writing style, but whoever enters your books online needs to read over the book before it goes out. I'm finding all sorts of typos and errors in your books. But, lime I said I like your books.
December 30, 2018
Great book! Hoping there will be another great adventure with Sarah, Amanda and Conrad.
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