The Alpine Nemesis

Emma Lord #14

by Mary Daheim

DEAD NEWS DAY

Two months after an unlucky snowboarder vanished on the slopes above Alpine, his disappearance is old copy. Emma Lord, publisher of the Alpine Advocate, is back to writing about graduations and the latest outbreak of chicken pox-until the town's oldest family feud flares up, leaving three people dead, their bodies stowed in a meat freezer. The startling discovery of a fourth body sharing the victims' chilly repose launches Emma on the story of a lifetime. But as she races to scoop the upstart radio station with the late-breaking news, Emma unwittingly uncovers a shocking conspiracy that will change her life forever. . . .

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BONUS "My Alpine" by Mary Daheim

Genres: Mystery, Fiction, Cozy Mystery, Cozy, Mystery Thriller

309 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published October 2, 2001

About the author

Mary Rene Richardson Daheim was an American writer of romance and mystery novels.

Reviews

[Johnna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow.....a shocking ending! I was so caught up in this mystery that i never saw the twist coming at the end. Well played!

[Sharon Bezrutczyk · Rating 5 out of 5]

The end of this book really surprised me. I was surprised about Tom.

[Ariana · Rating 4 out of 5]

of course that’s how the book ended! things were getting too good for her

[Darinda · Rating 3 out of 5]

The 14th book in the Emma Lord series. A light, cozy mystery.

[Helen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story provides the turning point in the series in a number of ways. As usual, a good mystery that keeps the reader guessing fight until the end.

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read most of the Alpine books - reading them in order is highly recommended - and this one was definitely a memorable one. Not what I would consider a “cozy” mystery, and that is a selling point for this series, in my opinion. Great characters, good storyline, and an ending that makes me want to jump right into the next one.

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

WOW, ok did not see that coming. The mystery was really great but the changes in Emma's personal life went from "meh" to "OMG" in the matter of a page. Totally loved it. Can't wait to see the direction this takes.

[Alice · Rating 5 out of 5]

I usually read her books and think nothing of them one way or the other. But this one may be the last. OMG! I really did not see this train wreck coming, and you won't either. Although, this was by far the BEST book in the series.

[Patricia · Rating 2 out of 5]

What a frustrating ending. Frustrating. Frustrating. I do not know if this is the last book I will read in this series or not. Actually, this book's whole story line was frustrating to me on some level.

[Mom · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not much to distinguish this episode in the Alpine mystery series from others in the series except for the rather surprising ending. But even that seemed contrived and came too late with little development. Not the author's best effort but I will continue to read the series.

[Judee · Rating 5 out of 5]

This episode is an example of why I am hooked on this series. The characters return in the continuing saga set in Alpine, Washinton. The mystery is once again solid and sometimes downright baffling. The ending is a shocker that makes me want to start on the next book right away.

[Glenda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nicely woven mystery.

[Catherine Woodman · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a competent if not exciting seres, and definitely one of my favorites by the author

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, what a surprise ending. Can't wait to read the next book!

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

I find the Emma Lord series to be very enjoyable, In a time when so many series seem to be dumbed-down, this one isn't.

[M · Rating 2 out of 5]

#14 in Emma Lord mystery series. I couldn't get excited about reading this just now, so I've abandoned it for later, perhaps.

[Glenn Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

An even more compelling Emma Lord mystery than usual, with a totally unexpected ending.

[Melva Clark · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the people well enough to miss them when I was finished.

[Jill Frederickson · Rating 2 out of 5]

This one definitely shows its age.

[Bobbi Foster · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn't put it down. I had a feeling something was going to happen but was not expecting that.

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 - Very, Very Good