Alaska Series by Wendy Meadows

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.Sarah Garland, a retired homicide detective who’s gone through a painful divorce, seems to have found her peace at last, as a coffeeshop owner, in the sleepy (and freezing) small town of Snow Falls, Alaska. What she didn’t expect, was for her past life to catch up with her... moreThis 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.Sarah Garland, a retired homicide detective who’s gone through a painful divorce, seems to have found her peace at last, as a coffeeshop owner, in the sleepy (and freezing) small town of Snow Falls, Alaska. What she didn’t expect, was for her past life to catch up with her. Or, for her new life as a mystery writer to inspire a deadly killer to target her. Yet, when the killer leaves a frightening clue-a creepy snowman, donning a leather jacket and eating a peppermint candy cane, left in front of her cabin-Sarah begins to suspect Conrad Spencer, the new detective in town, who is pursuing a murderer of his own. Soon, it becomes obvious that the sleuths would have to join forces, in order to catch the killer. Sarah and Conrad must put their tragic pasts behind them and find out who’s after her…before the trail becomes frozen. less

The usually quaint town of Snow Falls, Alaska has recently been wracked with a series of crimes. As each one is solved, another one appears. A Park Ranger has been found dead near Diamond Lake. Biological warfare secrets are found buried with him in the snow and have ominous implications for the world. Sarah Garland, Amanda Funnel, and Detective Conrad Spencer are inundated with the task of solving this crime in their cozy town... moreThe usually quaint town of Snow Falls, Alaska has recently been wracked with a series of crimes. As each one is solved, another one appears. A Park Ranger has been found dead near Diamond Lake. Biological warfare secrets are found buried with him in the snow and have ominous implications for the world. Sarah Garland, Amanda Funnel, and Detective Conrad Spencer are inundated with the task of solving this crime in their cozy town. Not only are the number of suspects overwhelming, but the fate of the world rests in their hands, as the clock ticks towards the release of a biological virus. When Amanda is taken hostage by a suspicious newcomer, Sarah and Detective Spencer must make some hard decisions in order to overcome the looming threats. Can the group work fast to solve this mystery, before more innocent lives are put in danger? less

After solving numerous murders in the generally cozy town of Snow Falls, Alaska, Sarah Garland and Detective Conrad Spencer are ready for life to return to normal. Struggling with writer’s block and dealing with personal pain from her divorce, Sarah knows that a storm is raging inside of her heart, capable of capturing everyone she cares about... moreAfter solving numerous murders in the generally cozy town of Snow Falls, Alaska, Sarah Garland and Detective Conrad Spencer are ready for life to return to normal. Struggling with writer’s block and dealing with personal pain from her divorce, Sarah knows that a storm is raging inside of her heart, capable of capturing everyone she cares about. When Detective Spencer invites Sarah for a trip with him to Minnesota to help him investigate the death of a close friend, Sarah accepts thinking that it will be good for her mentality. Long time friend Amanda tags along as well, each of the group excited that life has begun to calm down. However, upon arrival in Minnesota they are greeted with flooding rain, a condemned hotel, and numerous deadly criminals. Can Sarah overcome the shadows of her past and regain her focus to help her friends find the killer in this new city? less

Sarah Garland and best friend Amanda have just begun to acknowledge that winter is here to stay in Snow Falls, Alaska. With Sarah’s new love interest Detective Conrad Spencer out of town on business, Sarah receives an unexpected call from her ex-husband Brad, determined to urgently meet her. With a number of unanswered questions on Sarah’s mind, she reluctantly agrees... moreSarah Garland and best friend Amanda have just begun to acknowledge that winter is here to stay in Snow Falls, Alaska. With Sarah’s new love interest Detective Conrad Spencer out of town on business, Sarah receives an unexpected call from her ex-husband Brad, determined to urgently meet her. With a number of unanswered questions on Sarah’s mind, she reluctantly agrees. Yet after an unbearable meal at the Snow Falls diner, Brad is shockingly and mysteriously shot dead in front of the local establishment. A failed attempt on Sarah’s own life afterwards reveals a cold hearted serial killer that Sarah recognizes. As a former Los Angeles homicide detective, Sarah realizes that this deadly criminal, who was once captured and should be imprisoned, is now on her tail and out for revenge. Can Sarah, Detective Conrad, and Amanda stop this madman before he kills again? less

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... moreWill 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 Killer2. Deep in the Snow3. Snow Happens4. Snow is Not the Time5. Spring into Murder6. Chasing Shadows7. Snowy Misery8. Hot Springs Murder9. Danger in the Snow10. Snow Ordinary Family less

Sarah and Amanda set out to spend the day shopping in Snow Falls, Alaska, excited for a quiet week in the cozy town. However, when a starving person named Manford shows up and tries to rob them, the fun-filled day turns into a strange mystery that takes Sarah down an unexpected path. Unwilling to believe that Manford is truly dangerous, Sarah forces him to give up his attempt to rob her... moreSarah and Amanda set out to spend the day shopping in Snow Falls, Alaska, excited for a quiet week in the cozy town. However, when a starving person named Manford shows up and tries to rob them, the fun-filled day turns into a strange mystery that takes Sarah down an unexpected path. Unwilling to believe that Manford is truly dangerous, Sarah forces him to give up his attempt to rob her. Manford reluctantly agrees, though it’s clear his painful past has made him unwilling to trust authority—or to explain why he’s in town. When Detective Conrad Spencer, Sarah’s husband, shows up and tells Sarah that a murder has taken place, all eyes fall on Manford. It isn't long before Sarah begins to discover some very horrible truths about Manford that draw her closer and closer to his heart. Matters turn worse when a formidable enemy tracks Manford down and threatens his life and his newfound safety in Snow Falls. Now Sarah must worry about two killers while desperately trying to save the life of a lost heart. Will Sarah save Manford from his past and himself? less

Another icy winter begins to settle into Snow Falls, Alaska. Sarah isn’t feeling her usual self as her attempts to become pregnant have yet to bear fruit. With her husband Detective Conrad Spencer out of town, Sarah and Amanda decide to visit their old friend Manford, who is passing through with the local circus. Despite Sarah’s sadness, she sets out with the hope of enjoying the circus performance... moreAnother icy winter begins to settle into Snow Falls, Alaska. Sarah isn’t feeling her usual self as her attempts to become pregnant have yet to bear fruit. With her husband Detective Conrad Spencer out of town, Sarah and Amanda decide to visit their old friend Manford, who is passing through with the local circus. Despite Sarah’s sadness, she sets out with the hope of enjoying the circus performance. Yet when the circus act ends, a killer has left a mysterious message in the form of hidden pies, both in Sarah’s car and home. When a circus worker is found dead, events take a turn for the worse. Sarah is torn, caught between the desire to walk away from being a cop to become a mother and the need to catch a killer. With the identity of the murderer masked as a clown, Sarah finds that the killer has an advantageous secret trick up his sleeve. Relying on the help of friend and former colleague Los Angeles Detective Pete, can Sarah outsmart the riddles of a clown who turns laughter into screams? less

Will Sarah and Amanda stay alive through a snowstorm filled with sinister forces that threaten to swallow them whole?Entering into what seems like a simple murder case that involves some crooked people who want to destroy Bonnie's toy store, Sarah and Amanda quickly become entangled in a battle that involves sinister politicians, businessmen, and hired killers all fighting for the same prize... moreWill Sarah and Amanda stay alive through a snowstorm filled with sinister forces that threaten to swallow them whole?Entering into what seems like a simple murder case that involves some crooked people who want to destroy Bonnie's toy store, Sarah and Amanda quickly become entangled in a battle that involves sinister politicians, businessmen, and hired killers all fighting for the same prize. And to make matters worse, Sarah has to deal with Bonnie's emotional episodes while training a rookie detective who knows more about donuts than murder investigations.This cozy mystery is a clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language.Read all the Alaska cozy mysteries:1. The Snowman Killer2. Deep in the Snow3. Snow Happens4. Snow is Not the Time5. Spring into Murder6. Chasing Shadows7. Snowy Misery8. Hot Springs Murder9. Danger in the Snow10. Snow Ordinary Family11. Snow Mercy12. Snow Laughing Matter less

After Sarah returns home from solving a dangerous homicide case in Michigan, she receives a call from a nurse claiming to work for a fertility specialist that Sarah has been seeing. Excited at the prospect of finally becoming pregnant, Sarah happily agrees to a new appointment. But when the doctor turns up dead and the nurse who contacted Sarah turns out to be a vicious killer, Sarah is thrust into another dark nightmare... moreAfter Sarah returns home from solving a dangerous homicide case in Michigan, she receives a call from a nurse claiming to work for a fertility specialist that Sarah has been seeing. Excited at the prospect of finally becoming pregnant, Sarah happily agrees to a new appointment. But when the doctor turns up dead and the nurse who contacted Sarah turns out to be a vicious killer, Sarah is thrust into another dark nightmare. Caught in a terrible winter storm, Sarah and the killer are both separated from each other and forced to wait out the storm. While the wait wears on, Sarah develops a risky plan with her former colleague Los Angeles Detective Pete and makes a vital discovery. Sarah hopes her plan will capture the killer and finally drown the nightmare that has been haunting her heart and dreams since her first case in Snow Falls, Alaska. When the storm ends, Sarah leaves for Los Angeles without knowing the killer has learned her deepest fear. Will Sarah succumb to a woman determined to kill her, or will she outwit her own fear, capture a killer, and finally become pregnant? less