Description
Ready to enroll in a mystery-solving course? Follow Cassandra Sato’s first year at Morton College, where her dream job as Vice President of Student Affairs quickly transforms into a high-stakes game of whodunit. Between campus emergencies, quirky colleagues, an adopted dog with attitude, and learning how to survive Nebraska winters, Cassandra often questions if leaving Hawaii was the best decision. But one thing’s for sure—her knack for solving mysteries keeps readers hooked!
Morton College might be small, but the secrets are big…
1. Death by Dissertation
Goodbye Hawaii, hello Nebraska? Cassandra’s dream job turns into a nightmare when a deaf student dies under suspicious circumstances. A tangled trail of campus connections pulls her into a mystery that could end her career—or worse.
2. Dead Week
Thanksgiving break is on the horizon, but Cassandra’s desk is overflowing with problems, including a controversial deaf advocacy project, an eccentric mentor, and a chilling story from the Vietnam era. Can Cassandra solve a long-buried mystery before it swallows her career?
3. Dead of Winter Break
It’s beginning to look a lot like murder! When Cassandra’s boss is found dead, the police call it a burglary gone wrong. But as the killer targets her, Cassandra will need more than a pair of furry boots to survive her first Nebraskan Christmas.
4. Death 101: Extra Credit
Learning comes with a price at Morton College, where a student play leads to a bloody sword fight and a hunt for the college’s next president exposes more than expected. With the college’s future on the line, Cassandra and her students dive into a Death 101 course that may be her toughest lesson yet.
Why Readers Love the Cassandra Sato Mystery Series
These mysteries deliver page-turning suspense, relatable campus drama, and smart, witty storytelling—perfect for fans of academic settings and amateur sleuths. It’s no wonder Publisher’s Weekly called Dead Week ‘a diverting whodunit.’ The Cassandra Sato bundle is a must-read!
– Academic Setting with Heart: “There’s been another murder at Morton College, and Vice President of Student Affairs Cassandra Sato is determined to solve the case. Fans of academic mysteries will be drawn in by the energetic campus community at the heart of Dead of Winter Break. A lively cozy read with surprising turns!” – Cynthia Kuhn, Agatha-award-winning author of the Lila Maclean Academic Mysteries
– Relatable, Flawed Heroine: “The main character, as an academic and a caring individual, is committed to full inclusion for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing students… An unusually young, very accomplished Asian-American woman starting in a high academic position on a very white Midwestern college campus is definitely going to be an outsider, and the author conveyed that really well.” ~@zonuts on BookBub
– Page-Turning Mysteries with Nebraska Charm: “Wow! What a brilliant start to what I hope will be a long series! Kelly Brakenhoff pulled out the cozy stops and wrote a page turner and a half.” – Hilary on Goodreads
– Educational Yet Entertaining: “A fun and interesting read… I learned a lot while thoroughly enjoying the book. Strongly recommend it, with interesting characters, good plot development, and an enjoyable and accurate portrayal of Nebraska!” – Victoria on Goodreads
– Unique Inclusion of Deaf Culture: “The latest mystery takes a closer look at the deaf community which Brakenhoff highlights through the various ways they’re trying to make life easier on campus. …Humor is woven throughout that gives a lightness to the story and balances out the tension of the mystery. Dead Week is an exciting read that has humor and heart…and an honest inside look at the deaf community.” – Readers’ Favorite, 5-star review
Grab the Cassandra Sato Mystery Series Bundle now and start unraveling the secrets lurking at Morton College! Available in ebook, paperback, and hardcover.
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