When acting chief Sarah Spencer learns a notorious killer’s heir has set his sights on her, the town is abruptly sealed: state police roadblocks, disabled cell service, and a storm moving in like a lid slammed on a coffin. Sarah’s officers are sick. Backup is a fantasy. And the killer knows exactly how to use isolation as a weapon.
Bethany Lights should stay locked in her cabin. Instead, she arms up and drives straight into town, because she knows what Sarah won’t say out loud: this is the final stage of a long hunt, and the hunter has been planning it for years.
From the station to the coffee shop, from whispered strategy to sudden hostage threats, every hour becomes a contest of nerves. The enemy doesn’t need an army—he has weather, politics, and fear on his side. And as the snow deepens, Bethany and Sarah realize the next move could decide who sees morning.
Wendy Meadows writes cozy mysteries and clean romance novels that warm the heart and spark the imagination. Her stories feature witty amateur sleuths, charming small-town settings, and sweet love stories that prove it's never too late for a happy ending.
With dozens of published books including her popular Sweetfern Harbor Cozy Mystery Series, Maple Hill Series, Alaska Cozy Series, and her growing collection of heartwarming romance novels, Wendy creates the perfect escape for readers who love gentle intrigue and swoon-worthy romance.
When she isn't crafting mysteries to solve or love stories to cherish, you can find Wendy tending to her hobby farm, playing video games, or relaxing on her back porch with a good book. She loves spending quality time with her husband, two sons, mini pig, and one adorable Labradoodle. Together, they call "The Granite State" home sweet home.