A Death in Door County

De: Annelise Ryan

Narrado por: Susan Bennett

A Wisconsin bookstore owner and cryptozoologist is asked to investigate a series of deaths that just might be proof of a fabled lake monster in this first installment of a new mystery series by USA Today bestselling author Annelise Ryan.

Morgan Carter, owner of the Odds and Ends bookstore in Door County, Wisconsin, has a hobby. When she’s not tending the store, she’s hunting cryptids—creatures whose existence is rumored, but never proven to be real. It’s a hobby that cost her parents their lives, but one she’ll never give up on.

So when a number of bodies turn up on the shores of Lake Michigan with injuries that look like bites from a giant unknown animal, police chief Jon Flanders turns to Morgan for help. A skeptic at heart, Morgan can’t turn down the opportunity to find proof of an entity whose existence she can’t definitively rule out. She and her beloved rescue dog, Newt, journey to the Death's Door strait to hunt for a homicidal monster in the lake—but if they’re not careful, they just might be its next victims.

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Praise for A Death in Door County

"Full of fascinating history and lore, as well as the underwater geography of these fearsome waterways, this new mystery from “Mattie Winston” series author Ryan is a tour de force featuring a plucky and imminently likable sleuth. A deliciously clever and entertaining puzzle, highly recommended."—Library Journal (starred review)

“A crackling good read. Annelise Ryan brings us to a fascinating location with a complex, edgy plot and an intelligent, fearless protagonist. Be prepared to read A Death in Door County in one sitting!”—Terrie Farley Moran, Award winning writer of Murder, She Wrote novels

"A satisfying adventure cozy."—Kirkus

Praise for the novels of Annelise Ryan

“The pseudonymous Ryan, herself an RN, smoothly blends humor, distinctive characters, and authentic forensic detail.”—Publishers Weekly

“Has it all: suspense, laughter, a spicy dash of romance."—New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen

"Sassy, sexy, and suspenseful.”—New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Hart

“An independent, stubborn, yet feisty protagonist, Mattie is a character others can relate to and acknowledge a kinship with.”—New York Journal of Books

An excellent new series!

I have always enjoyed Annalise Ryan but this new series is really her best. Can’t wait for the next one.

Picked it up for Door County stayed for the mystery

Picked this up in a book store to read during a recent trip to Door County and loved getting lost in the mystery. Highly suggest and can’t wait to read the next one.

unique premise but loses suspense pretty quickly

3 stars for A Death in Door County by Annelise Ryan. This was a slow burn mystery with the unique premise of potential sea monster. I was intrigued by the bodies washing up on Lake Michigan with crushing bite marks and found the setting of Washington Island really fascinating as it is an area I knew little about. The main character is a cryptozoologist which is also new to me. But, the story kind of ebbed and flowed as far as suspense goes and I was a surprisingly a bit bored in between main events. All in all, I found it a quick and easy read. But I wasn't compelled to read the next in the series, unfortunately.

Unique Modern Mystery

This was a fresh take on a mystery. I couldn't tell tell the whole time if there would or wouldn't be a monster. It's a very mild PG-13, for those who listen with kids. The is no sex, but a reference to a character's "sexual awakening" is referenced for a paragraph. There isn't swearing. The murders are not gorey. I already pre-ordered the second book. It was interesting with it's scientific monster hunting approach. Sometimes cozy mysteries are cheesy and not the best writing. This was really well done. My only critique is minor; I had to listen to the narrator at a higher speed, because the narration was painfully slow, in my opinion.

SB is the GOAT!

Although I LOVE Susan Bennett this was not my favorite. The writing was rough making her narration sub par. Story was interesting but took a LONG time to get there. Worth a credit however.