Snow Ordinary Family

Alaska #10

by Wendy Meadows

Will Sarah solve another murder and save the lives of innocent people or will she become trapped in the snow and wind up frozen?

Sarah and Amanda are happily planning a girls-only week in Snow Falls while both of their husbands are out of town: an entire week to shop, laze around, bake brownies, and do girly stuff. But then a killer snowstorm arrives along with a whole lot of trouble. First, Sarah must take charge of the police station because half of the town is sick with a terrible flu, including the chief of police. Second, a dead man turns up in her coffee shop. Third, and strangest of all, three sweet and harmless old ladies claim they killed the dead man and an old Snow Falls family feud rears its ugly head. Sarah and Amanda tumble head-first into a strange case with more twists and turns than they realize.

Determined to prove the three elderly ladies are not the real killers—even though they claim to be—Sarah sets out on a troublesome path that finally leads her into the dark history of two families determined to avenge old hurts and long-ago thefts from the frontier days. Chasing down one lead after another with only Amanda at her side, Sarah begins to piece the puzzle together. Just when she is closing in on the answers, the snowstorm turns deadly, trapping her and Amanda inside the police station while the killer roams free in town. Determined not to give up and despite the storm threatening her life, Sarah must find a way to chase down the killer before three more murders happen on her watch. 

This cozy mystery is a clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language.

Read all the Alaska cozy mysteries:

1. The Snowman Killer
2. Deep in the Snow
3. Snow Happens
4. Snow is Not the Time
5. Spring into Murder
6. Chasing Shadows
7. Snowy Misery
8. Hot Springs Murder
9. Danger in the Snow
10. Snow Ordinary Family

Genres: Cozy Mystery, Mystery, Audiobook

184 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 13, 2019

About the author

Wendy 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.

Reviews

[Katie Cunningham · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sarah and Amanda must abandon their "girls week" to run the police station when half the town, including the police chief, comes down with the flu. Then comes a blizzard and, of course, a murder.

This is the first book I've read in the Alaska Cozy Mystery series and there was enough backstory that I could follow along, so it can be read stand alone, but probably enjoyed even more starting from the beginning. The story was interesting and the killer wasn't obvious. I liked that the storm was also a main character not merely a backdrop, and that I was cold the whole time I read the book!

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[Angel (Bookn.All.Night) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Whenever I'm in a mini-slump and can't seem to focus on what I'm trying to read, I go grab a Cozy Mystery and BAM...just what I need.

I absolutely love this series. They are quick, corny and equipped with mysteries. Perfect for getting me back in the mood.

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

Conrad is out of town and his fellow police officers are down for the count with a nasty flu bug. It looks like Sarah and Amanda find themselves deputized to run things for the next few days. When a (possible) murder happens on their watch, the ladies are left to solving the case on their own. Now they must sort through a century-old feud between two families and the confession of an unlikely trio all to determine if Mr. Cochran really was murdered or died of natural causes.

Sarah and Amanda are fantastic characters in this cozy mystery series. They are best friends who always use their wits, sleuthing skills, and luck to solve the mystery. With a touch of humor, tons of quirky characters, a mystery to solve, and tons of madcap adventure, I couldn’t put the book down until the very end.

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[Judy R · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this story, all but a few folks have come down with the flu, two of those not sick being Sarah and Amanda. While working in the kitchen of the coffee shop, Amanda hears the bell over the door ring indicating someone has entered. Upon going out to the front, she finds 3 women are standing around Mitchel, one of the frequent customers in the almost empty shop. She goes over and finds that Mitchel is dead and so begins this next mystery for Amanda and Sarah who have been deputized as all of the other Snow Fall police are out sick.

It seems there has been a family feud going on between the Cochrans and Greenlights about who stole who claim for gold. With Mitchel now dead and not having any further family, the feud is over but the question remains, where is the gold?

[Molly · Rating 4 out of 5]

inter-clan marriages can make small town life a bit too interesting. it must be awful in a village!

ages old tales, and their twisted re-tellings and greed lead from accidental slayings to coercion, intentional theft and multiple murders.

Sarah puts her crime solving mind to use during yet another snow storm, and unravels a sad a twisted tale.

The love of friends and family, and a marriage built on love and trust makes a happy home for Sarah, if she can just let go of the dark and scary and hang onto the love and the happy.

An intriguing series! small town horrors meet small town happy!

A great KU read!

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[Valerie · Rating 5 out of 5]

The boys are out of town so Sarah and Junebug are going to have a girls week. Well maybe not. It seems just about the whole town is sick including the police force so the girls get to run the force. And of course a murder accuses. But the killers, three sweet old ladies admits to doing it. Sarah isn't so sure about it so she has to start piecing it all together. But it all starts with a family feud. As she begins to figure it out some of the answers shock her.
I love this series especially the relationship between Sarah and Amanda. I need to go back to the beginning to see where and how the evil snowman comes into play. If you are a reader of cozies this is the series for you.
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[Bev · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amanda and Sarah are planning a 'girls night out'. A relaxing, girlie night with just the things they want to do. Ha! The best laid plans go so wrong! With their spouses out of town, half the town sick with the flu, that leaves the girls to run the town. Then they have three ladies come in and say they killed a man. But the girls don't really believe them, even though there is a body of Mr. Cochran. While investigating, Amanda and Sarah are sorting through a family feud that has been going on forever. Then the snow storm hits! Just what they needed. Amanda and Sarah face all these problems with humor and style. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book from Booksprout.

[Claudia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sarah, a former police officer, is like a magnet when it comes to danger and crime. So no one is really surprised that when the police force of Snow is out cold with either the flu or absent, so she had been deputized, a murder occurs and she has to try and find the culprit.
Seemingly crazy elderly ladies, and a possible murderer on the hunt for her - because of another case - and some members of the town resenting her as a new comer and as a person bringing trouble to their neighborhood, color the story interestingly.
Well written and entertaining.
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[Disney14604 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. My first in this series and this is book 10. I love it. It has enough suspense / pull/ tension, whatever you want to call it to keep you reading. I love that.

I like how they had to brave the storm to get to the person who did it.

This is a fast easy to read and in one day cozy mystery. It definitely can be read all by itself and you do not feel lost. I would like to go back at sometime and understand the snowman thing but that does not take away from the plot.

This is my honest and freely given review. I did receive an ARC book.

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this one, Snow Falls is having a bad snow storm. Conrad has gone to New York to help a friend. The majority of the town is down with the flu. This leaves Sarah and Amy to man the police station all by themselves. They do rise to the challenge but they do end up wit a murder to solve. The murder involves an old family feud and stolen gold.

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[Bobbi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sarah and Amanda are trapped in a snowstorm again. Alaska has a lot of snowstorms. This time their husbands are away and they had planned a week of girl time and shopping. However, they were among the few citizens of Snow Falls that were not crippled with the flu and ended up manning the police station during the storm. With a murderer loose and the town snowed in, it is a fight just to stay alive. Love this series, it is fun and interesting.

[Pat Eroh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sarah and Amanda are in trouble again. 10th in the series and still so much fun. I have been reading these, catching up with some previously missed ones, and they are all so good. Keep me laughing and sleuthing and cheering on these wonderful characters through the shenanigans they keep getting involved in. Great plot and I love Alaska.

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[Annarella · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good cozy mystery, entertaining and enjoyable. It was a bit darker than usual and I appreciated how the writer was able to keep the tension high.
The mystery is solid, the cast of characters likable and fleshed out.
Even if it's not the first instalment in this series there was enough background story to understand what was going on.
Recommended.
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[Lucrecia Tolbert · Rating 5 out of 5]

The 10th installment of the Alaska Cozy Mystery is another great read by Wendy Meadows. Sarah and Amanda are put to the test with solving another murder in the midst of a severe storm. The drama surrounding the murder of a long time resident goes back decades and finally comes to an end. The ending as always puts a smile on my face.

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[Barbara Brostek · Rating 5 out of 5]

Family Feud Alaskan Style!
Another great mystery for Sarah and Amanda as they race to find the killer during the White Killer Storm gripping Snow Falls. Sarah tries to unravel the truth and save three sisters from being charged with murder. Warm, charming characters and plenty of suspense, twists and turns in this delightful Cozy Mystery. Enjoy!

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[Sue Rae Buck · Rating 5 out of 5]

As Sarah and Amanda plan a girls week with their spouse out of town. Well the best laid plan doesn't always happen. With most of town sick with the flu, Sarah has to step up run the town. The girls find themselves knee deep in another murder with a family feud that has been going on for years. As always there is another snow storm that keeps the girls on their toes to solve their latest mystery.

[Scarolet Ellis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Snow Ordinary Family by Wendy Meadows is a great story to read. This is book number ten in this wonderful series that I fell in love with, cause I love reading about mysteries, I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading mysteries.

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[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

They are looking forward to a week of rest and relaxation but a storm.arrives making life very difficult. There is a.murder and a bad fly affecting the town. Even the chief of police was ill. They have to solve the murder and show the old ladies are not involved. What will they find? Follow them

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[Rhonda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Liked the characters and story flow. Hard to put down. Entertaining and intriguing to read until you get to the last page.

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[Barbara Harrison · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sweet, family-friendly, cozy mystery to while away a long afternoon, Snow Ordinary Family (oh, dear, if I say any more it will be a spoiler)...

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[Fleur · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like how the past, as well as the families generations were involved in this, it kept the suspense and mystery going.

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[Renee Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a sweet or as sweet as a cozy mystery can be, The story is great and the characters are believable. This is part of a series and I recommend this book and the whole series.

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[Robin Resch · Rating 4 out of 5]

Family

Only problem I had with this book was the three sisters dialog. I had a hard time following along. I felt like the repeating of words was a waste. Sometimes it would be nice to see the good guys get a little reward, even if it went towards the police station.

[David J. Belliveau · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Great One

I enjoyed reading this book very much. It was a great experience and interesting. The author has been a joy to read. She kept me interested and wanting to read the next book in this series. I would recommend it to anyone.

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the characters

Another great instalment in the Alaska Cozy Mystery series - this is number 10. I really enjoyed the book and loved the characters. It’s a great story and series which I would highly recommend.

[Shirley · Rating 5 out of 5]

interesting capture

I wonder how the author keeps coming up with bizarre plots? I also wonder why these women keep chasing murderers in knee deep snow in dresses? Doc character finally seems to blossom.

[Anita Burkett · Rating 5 out of 5]

This and the other books in this series goes so deep with many twists and turns. What a great imagination this author has.

[Crystal Roberts-Kuehler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Great Book

As always a book that keeps my interest. I love all of the Alaska Cozy Mystery Books. And can never wait until the next one comes out!

[Linda Rainey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice Cozy

This is a nice cozy filled with plenty twists and turns.
I recommend this good,exciting read,to those who love cozies.

[Rose Haskins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

I'm really enjoying this series of books. I love snow and snowmen, even though Wendy's snowman is evil, these murder mysteries are a lot of fun to read.