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A Death in Door County
A Death in Door County | Annelise Ryan
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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 shes not tending the store, shes hunting cryptidscreatures whose existence is rumored, but never proven to be real. Its a hobby that cost her parents their lives, but one shell 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 cant turn down the opportunity to find proof of an entity whose existence she cant 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 lakebut if theyre not careful, they just might be its next victims.
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MallenNC
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Mehso-so

This was ok, but more of a cozy mystery than I was expecting. I wanted it to be more spooky! Another review called it Scooby-Doo plus Hallmark and I think that‘s a good description. The narrator of the audiobook did not help. Very monotone.

This was my #BookSpin for October.

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Allthebookclubs
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A very fun mystery! This was a blind pick from a jar at the public library and I really enjoyed it. Don‘t rule out plausible exist-ability. Book#52 in 2024

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Nessavamusic
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Bailedbailed

This isn‘t bad, but there‘s something about the detective character that makes me not want to continue. Also the main protagonist makes some questionable choices. Very cool premise but I bailed at 40%

dabbe #hailthebail 🤩🤩🤩 9mo
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jlhammar
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Mehso-so

Kind of fun, but the writing was overly descriptive. Lots of unnecessary detail, more telling than showing. And I could have done without the romantic subplot. If you‘re in the mood for something that feels a bit like a Hallmark movie with a dash of Scooby-Doo, might be worth a try.

Tamra Ummmmm, that‘s a pass. I thought about reading it because after all, Door County is a geographical cousin. 13mo
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Ladygodiva7
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Door County is 3.5 hours north of me, I live in Southern WI. Only been there once but I want to go again someday soon. Looking forward to a cozy, contemporary mystery! 🍂🍁

JenReadsAlot I live in Southern Wisconsin too! Love Door Co so should check out this book! 13mo
Ladygodiva7 @JenReadsAlot You should! The title caught my eye! 13mo
KadaGul @Ladygodiva7 I live in NW Suburbs if Chicago and have been to Door 🚪 County Many times. If you go, have Fish 🐟 Boil dinner 🍽️ @ Post Office . It's an experience. #LoveDoorCounty 12mo
Ladygodiva7 @KadaGul thank you! I‘ll plan on it! 12mo
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Jen2
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Pickpick

Cute!

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Ladygodiva7
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Book haul from a Grown-Up Book Fair in Burl. These caught my eye 📚

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booksandsympathy
A Death in Door County | Annelise Ryan
Pickpick

This was a fun mystery about Morgan, a cryptozoologist, who is hired by a local police chief to help them investigate suspicious deaths in the Great Lakes. Loved the characters and the dog. It was fast paced and kept me hooked, wanting to know what would happen next. Looking forward to the next book out later this year.

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booksandsympathy
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And now for something completely different:

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.

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 asks for her help.

BrandedKristen Ooh. This sounds cool. 1y
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JenReadsAlot
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I love Door Co so might need to read this! #temptingtitles #withdeath @eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

marleed Oh so do I! 2y
CaitlinR I really enjoyed this one. Hope you do too! 2y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 🧡📚🖤 2y
Eggs Well done 💀🚪🖤 2y
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Kshakal
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Pickpick

I love a book set in Wisconsin and this one is definitely a winner! A fresh take on the cozy mystery with a cryptid twist! I look forward to reading more of this series!

mcctrish Oh this sounds good 2y
JenReadsAlot I almost bought this just because it's set in Door Co! 2y
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CaitlinR
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Pickpick

You‘ll enjoy this read even if you‘re not a midwesterner. If you are, particularly if you know the north, it will be pure pleasure. Our protagonist, Morgan Carter is a skeptical cryptozoologist (the best kind) She‘s been asked by the Police Chief of Washington Island to investigate two unexplained drowning deaths. The bodies show crushing injuries from what could be a large Nessie-like sea creature, but the truth is even weirder, and man made.

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JoyBlue
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Midwesterners: here‘s a contemporary cozy mystery especially for us (but the rest of you can read it, too). Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#a-death-in-door-county

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AmandaBlaze
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Eggs ❤️🖤❤️ 2y
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AmandaBlaze
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AmandaBlaze
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What I thought would be a creature feature turned out to be a cozy mystery. However, I still loved it, and I‘m happy it‘s going to be a series. I used it for the #ScarathalonPromptMaze for the 31 chapters or more prompt.
@TheAromaofBooks
#AutumnAtoZ (A) @Texreader
#31in31 @Carsandbooks
#Pointsathon @GHABI4ROSES @DieAReader
@StayCurious

DieAReader 🎉🎉🎉 2y
Texreader Yay!!! 2y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 2y
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MaggieCarr
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Mehso-so

Simply put it felt like a cozy mystery that softened the death and fearful moments with a dose of smart humor, or quick wit releasing the tension as it was still building. Not a bad read but I think I was looking to be a little more scared.

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AmandaBlaze
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PathfinderNicole
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Starting a new read while watching Teen Wolf with my sister! It‘s a gorgeously crisp day here so decided some instant pot risotto was in order for dinner tonight.

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AmandaBlaze
A Death in Door County | Annelise Ryan
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#TeamMonsterMash, this looks interesting for #Scarathlon. I probably can't get it from the library until after the contest, but maybe someone else will have better luck.
@StayCurious

StayCurious Oh cool! Is that the Loch Ness monster? 2y
ShelleyBooksie This sounds great! Stacked. 2y
monalyisha I just visited Door County! Into it. Thanks for the heads-up! 2y
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DogEaredBooks
Death in Door County | Annelise Ryan
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A lovely cozy mystery with the fun twist that the main sleuth is a cryptozoologist. I found this book delightful and I loved the interwoven facts about different cryptids and the Great Lakes!
There were a few sections that could have benefited from a bit more editing but overall well written with a great cast of characters.
I can't wait to read more in this series, it looks like a Sasquatch book was alluded to next? Heck yeah #netgalley

Sparklemn I gave my parents a Ring camera for Christmas so they could keep an eye on wildlife in the woods behind their house. I keep hoping for a Sasquatch. So far, just squirrels and deer. 😂 😂 2y
Palimpsest Fun! Door County is one of my favorite places! 2y
DogEaredBooks @Sparklemn 😂 love that and I would be 100% doing the same!! 2y
DogEaredBooks @Palimpsest I‘ve never been but now I want to! I love finding new places on the Great Lakes! 2y
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