Snow Cold Case: A Romantic Mystery by M. Z. Andrews

Snow Cold Case: A Romantic Mystery

A snowy whodunit with canine charm and sharp wit

Written byM. Z. Andrews
Narrated byStacy Hinkle
Length9h35m
Release dateJanuary 29, 2018
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.4 (31 ratings)

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AuthorM. Z. Andrews
NarratorStacy Hinkle
Runtime9h35m
PublishedJanuary 29, 2018
Rating★★★★☆ 4.4 / 5 (31 ratings)
CategoriesMystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery, Cozy, Women Sleuths, Romance
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

M.Z. Andrews’ *Snow Cold Case* is a cozy mystery that trades teacups for snowdrifts and Miss Marple for a reclusive crime writer with a 200-pound shadow. Johanna Hughes, a prickly novelist with a knack for real-life sleuthing, stumbles into a decades-old murder when a blizzard traps her in her isolated cabin—alongside a corpse, a suspicious neighbor, and her ever-opinionated English Mastiff, Rocky. The audiobook thrives on its unlikely duo: JoJo’s dry humor and Rocky’s *very* vocal ‘narrative interruptions’ (growls, whines, and the occasional dramatic sigh) make for a listening experience that’s equal parts clever and absurd.

Stacy Hinkle’s narration is the secret weapon here. She nails JoJo’s wry, self-deprecating tone while giving Rocky a gruff, almost human cadence—like a grumpy old detective who happens to be covered in fur. The production leans into cozy tropes (crackling fireplaces, howling wind) without overdoing it, and the pacing clips along like a sled downhill. What sets this apart from the pack isn’t just the wintry setting or the cold-case hook, but the way Andrews weaves Rocky into the investigation. He’s not just comic relief; he’s a full-fledged partner in crime-solving, complete with ‘interviews’ (read: sniffing suspects) and a habit of stealing evidence. If you’ve ever wished your dog could weigh in on your favorite whodunit, this is your book.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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I’ll admit, I rolled my eyes at the premise—a mystery writer and her giant dog solving a murder? But *Snow Cold Case* won me over in the first chapter, thanks to Stacy Hinkle’s pitch-perfect performance. She makes Johanna Hughes feel like the lovechild of Jessica Fletcher and a sarcastic librarian, all while giving Rocky a voice that’s somehow both ridiculous and oddly authoritative. The dog’s ‘contributions’ (delivered with a mix of growls and Hinkle’s deadpan translation) had me laughing out loud during my commute—though I did get a few odd looks at stoplights. The plot itself is a solid, snowbound puzzle: a body in the woods, a cast of quirky locals, and a cold case that ties into JoJo’s own past. Andrews balances the cozy and the creepy well, though the middle act drags slightly with one too many red herrings. My bigger critique? The romance subplot feels tacked on, like the publisher insisted on ‘romantic mystery’ in the genre tags. JoJo’s chemistry with the love interest is fine, but it pales next to her dynamic with Rocky—or her snarky internal monologues about small-town gossip. That said, the audiobook’s production is flawless: the ambient sounds (crunching snow, a crackling hearth) enhance the atmosphere without drowning out the narration. If you’re craving a mystery that’s light on gore but heavy on charm—and doesn’t take itself too seriously—this is a winter listen worth bundling up for. Just don’t blame me if you start side-eyeing your own dog for their lack of detective skills afterward.

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