Alaska Cozy Mystery Series

A New Life   Sarah Garland is a retired homicide detective from Los Angeles, California, who found her peace in the cozy town of Snow Falls, Alaska. After a painful divorce, she now owns a successful coffee shop in the quaint town and is ready to pursue her new career as a mystery writer. But the peace of her own private winter escape is soon interrupted.   A Frightening Discovery   One cold winter morning, Sarah finds a grotesque snowman in front of her new home, despite being miles away from town on two acres of private land. Although Sarah first suspects the new Detective Conrad Spencer is the culprit of the snow tricks, she quickly realizes that a deadly criminal has been inspired by her new novel and takes pleasure in taunting her.   A Formidable Force   After confiding in her new best friend Amanda, Sarah is determined to get to the bottom of this mystery. Learning that Detective Conrad is more of a friend than a foe, the group must work together to find the real criminal.   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.

This Alaska Cozy Mystery Boxset includes the first four stories in this women sleuthing mystery series.   #1 The Snowman Killer After confiding in her new best friend Amanda, Sarah is determined to get to the bottom of this mystery. Learning that Detective Conrad is more of a friend than a foe, the group must work together to find the real criminal.   #2 Deep in the Snow With seven days to solve this mystery, Sarah, Amanda, and Detective Conrad work together to follow the tracks of Sophia's killer. Can they catch the murder without becoming a victim of the mafia themselves?   #3 Snow Happens 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?   #4 Snow is Not the Time Upon arriving in Minnesota the group 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?

A Deadly Criminal   Sarah Garland, a retired homicide detective from Los Angeles, and her best friend Amanda, have been enjoying life in the cozy town of Snow Falls, Alaska. As a snow storm approaches, Sarah closes up her coffee shop and notices a mysterious limo in town, only to learn that it belongs to a notorious criminal, Mafia Boss Ralph Gatti.   A Daunting Secret   Shockingly, Sarah soon learns that her new friend, Detective Conrad Spencer, is the reason for the dangerous Mafia Boss' appearance. Detective Spencer's ex-wife Sophia was consumed with the lifestyle of crime and a former fling of Gatti, who is now upset to learn that she passed away, and leaving it to Detective Spencer to find Sophia's true killer.   A Dangerous Game   With seven days to solve the mystery, Sarah, Amanda, and Detective Conrad work together to follow the tracks of Sophia's killer. Can they catch the murder without becoming a victim of the mafia themselves?

A Fresh Season   Sarah Garland and her best friend Amanda are finally happy that the harsh winter in Snow Falls, Alaska has ended and Spring has arrived. With the new season, Sarah hopes that the joys of Spring will take away the difficult battles she faced during the Winter months. What could go wrong with fresh, warm air dancing around her small town, waking up sleeping animals and beautiful flowers?   A Mysterious Death   When Sarah is told that a hunter was found dead on an old hiking trail, a familiar feeling of icy dread begins to set over her. With Detective Conrad Spencer out of town, Andrew, Snow Falls Chief of Police, asks for Sarah's expertise as a former Los Angeles homicide detective with the new case. Sarah reluctantly agrees, thinking that the case will be simple to manage, given her other more recent complicated debacles.   A Clever Criminal   Yet as the case begins to transform, Sarah realizes she has been thrust into a dangerous case with a deadly enemy. Will Sarah be able to outwit her clever adversary, or will she become victim to a poisonous plot that involves murder for power?

A Lakeside Murder   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.   An Overwhelming Task   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.   An Ominous Implication   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?

A Fresh Start   Sarah 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 Tale   When 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 Question   Will 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?

An Unexpected Call   After finding a lost orphaned puppy in her yard in Snow Falls, Alaska, Sarah Garland is happy for the new companion and something to love. Adding to the excitement, is an unexpected call from her publisher in Los Angeles, who wants Sarah to come into the office immediately and sign a major movie deal for all her recent books.   A Twist of Fate   But when Sarah, best friend Amanda, and their new puppy Mittens set off on the road for Los Angeles for a girl's trip coupled with the production team meeting, they experience a flat tire which threatens to derail their plans. Especially after a kind man, who offers to help them in their predicament, is involved in a drive-by shooting, right in front of the group.   A Dark Mystery   As Sarah dives into the mystery of the shooting far from home, with a local Sheriff attempting to drive her out of town, the mind of a twisted killer begins to work on Sarah's emotions. Is Sarah safe from her own shadow?

A Breath of Fresh Air   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.   A New Town   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.   A Perpetual Tale   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?

A Girl's Week Gone Wrong Sarah and her best friend Amanda are happily planning a girls-only week in Snow Falls, Alaska while both of their husbands are out of town. But when the whole town comes down with the flu, and a dead man turns up in Sarah's cozy coffee shop, she has no choice but to take charge of the police station.   An Elaborate Entanglement Strangest of all, the three sweet and harmless old ladies claim they killed the dead man and an old Snow Falls family feud rears its ugly head from the frontier days. With each new development, Sarah and Amanda tumble head-first into a strange case with more twists and turns than they realize.   A Surge in the Storm Just when Sarah begins to close 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, can Sarah find a way to chase down the killer before three more murders happen on her watch?

An Unexpected Guest   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.   A Momentous Murder   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.   A Madman on the Loose   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?

A Reluctant Robber 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.   A Painful Past 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.   A Matter of Mercy 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?

Perfect for those who love suspense-fueled cozy mysteries with lovable woman sleuths in an Alaska setting.   A Peaceful Day As a snowstorm is heading toward Snow Falls, Alaska, all Sarah wants is for her twin babies to finally be born. When Amanda convinces Sarah to participate in another shopping trip, Sarah expects another peaceful day of waddling around O'Mally's Department store. But when Mr. O'Mally drags Sarah back into the storage room and shows her a dead body, Sarah is thrust into a mystery that leaves her chasing more questions than answers.   A Department Store Disaster Trapped in a snowstorm with a constantly disappearing dead body, Sarah sets out on finding the answers. Sarah's husband and Snow Falls Detective Conrad, along with Police Chief Andrew, and Los Angeles Detective Pete, all involve themselves in capturing this peculiar criminal, yet end up causing more trouble than good.   A Magical Illusion Forced to act, Sarah creates a plan to capture the illusive criminal herself. But is he the one they're really after, or is the real killer still on the loose? Will Sarah end her career as a homicide detective solving one last case and then becoming a mother to beautiful twin babies, or will she finally become lost in the snow…forever?

An Enjoyable Excursion 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.   A Clown's Circus 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.   A Revealing Riddle 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?

Survival of the Fittest   After surviving a deadly virus, Sarah is glad to be safely back home in her warm cabin in Snow Falls, Alaska with her husband Detective Conrad Spencer. But her cozy morning is turned upside down when her best friend Amanda arrives with bad news. Matters turn worse when a dead body turns up and a deranged killer arrives in town, bent on fulfilling the wishes of a mentally ill woman determined to kill Amanda.   A Friend in Need   Forced to defend the life of her best friend, Sarah must battle a terrifying snowstorm and a shadowy foe hiding in the whiteout conditions – not to mention her own inner fears. Desperate for answers, Sarah relies on an old friend from her days as a Los Angeles homicide detective. However, the monster Sarah is fighting isn't as easy to capture and is far more deadly than she realizes.   A Recurring Nightmare   Will Sarah finally meet her end and die in a snowstorm surrounded by dark shadows and the shattered remnants of her life? Or will she find the will to fight a deadly snowman, staring insanity in the face in order to find victory?

A Mysterious Favor When Sarah receives a phone call from her cousin, Bonnie Malloy, asking for a mysterious favor, Sarah cannot refuse. Family is family after all. After promising her husband Detective Conrad Spencer that she would give up being a cop, Sarah and Amanda decide to embark on the long road trip to a small farm town in Michigan.  But the trip shifts quickly from a family friendly visit into a deadly disaster when a man is found dead inside Bonnie's toy store.   An Explosive Cousin As Sarah and Amanda work with the local authorities to get to the bottom of the murder, Sarah tries to juggle being both a retired detective and a family member dealing with Bonnie's explosive emotions. The evidence grows more malicious as snarky politicians, shady business people, and stone-cold hired killers are added to the suspect list, and the residents of the small farm town busy themselves with pointing the blame on each other.   A Deadly Deception When the local detective becomes convinced that Sarah's cousin Bonnie is the killer, Sarah finds herself calling again on her instincts as a cop, as well as her friends Amanda and Detective Pete to help solve the murder. Can Sarah keep her cousin out of jail and find the true killer of the toy shop murder?

A Call of Hope 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.   A Nursing 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.   An Uncertain Outcome 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?

Perfect for those who love suspense-fueled cozy mysteries with larger-than-life characters and lovable woman sleuths.   An Exciting Expectation Sarah is finally pregnant and excited to start a new family with her husband Detective Conrad Spencer in Snow Falls, Alaska. So when Sarah is invited to be a guest on a pregnancy game show in Los Angeles, she leaves her home in Snow Falls, Alaska with her husband and best friend Amanda expecting to enjoy a nice, fun vacation. And why not? Sarah is four months pregnant and looking forward to a bright new future after killing the snowman of her nightmares.   A Game Changer But just as the game show begins, the host of the game show is poisoned to death right in front of their very eyes. As the studio is cleared out and two creepy clowns appear. Sarah, Amanda, and three other people are taken hostage—and forced to participate in a new type of game created by a man who is out for revenge and power.   A Shadow of Doubt The new game forces Sarah to use her cop skills to overcome the dangers hiding in the shadows. Will Sarah survive a deadly game being carried out by two cruel clowns? Or will she finally fall victim to a new shadow that is hungry to destroy her?

This Alaska Cozy Mystery Boxset includes books 5-8 in this women sleuthing mystery series.   #5 Spring into Murder Sarah realizes she's been thrust into a dangerous case with a deadly enemy. Will Sarah be able to outwit her clever adversary, or will she become victim to a poisonous plot that involves murder for power?   #6 Chasing Shadows As Sarah dives into a mystery of the shooting far from home, with a local Sheriff attempting to drive her out of town, the mind of a twisted killer begins to work on her emotions. Is she safe from her own shadow?   #7 Snow Misery 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?   #8 Hot Springs Murder Will 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?