Death 101: Extra Credit (A Cassandra Sato Mystery #4)

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Failure is not an option.

At Morton College, learning comes with a hefty price. The search committee tasked with hiring a new president is on the brink of chaos. A student production of The Three Musketeers devolves into a bloody sword fight.

Join Cassandra Sato and the students in a Death 101 course as they put their detective skills to the test. Unraveling the tangled web of secrets and lies, they must act quickly as the college’s very future hangs in the balance.

This isn’t your average cozy mystery. Death 101: Extra Credit delivers:

• A twisty, high-stakes whodunit set on a small-town college campus
• Fish-out-of-water comedy with a Hawaiian heroine in the snowy Midwest
• Academic antics: from theater department disasters to grant-writing feuds
• Found family & community: quirky students, overworked staff, and one grumpy Westie
• Accessibility matters: authentic Deaf representation and campus advocacy
• Clean and clever fun: no gore, no graphic content—just smart twists and sharp wit

🎓 Fans of Finlay Donovan and Stephanie Plum will love Cassandra’s dry humor, relentless loyalty, and talent for stumbling into mayhem.

Want more cozy chaos? Reading this series is practically a master’s degree in mystery-solving.

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Kings River Life Mysteryrat’s Maze – Review by Cynthia Chow

“This fourth in the series delights in taking readers through the politics and bureaucracy of academia. Fans of the academic mysteries by Amanda Cross and Gillian Roberts will find much to enjoy in this series, as it explores department rivalries, battles over budgets, and shady hiring acts. The monetization of education and constant struggle to bring in money often take priority over the professors’ desire to teach, and the students often find themselves caught in the middle.

The all-too-brief introduction of Cassandra’s family from Oahu brings in much lightness and humor, while the depiction of academic life is fascinating. This is a very entertaining academic mystery that takes full advantage of the unique personalities populating a college. Readers should look forward to exploring more of Morton College and the mysteries that still await Cassandra and her friends.”

Why Readers Love the Cassandra Sato Mystery Series

The Place I Belong: Cassandra may feel like an outsider at Morton College, but she’s starting to find her tribe. Students, staff, and a grumpy dog who slowly become her chosen family.

The Power to Make a Difference: Whether she’s pushing for better safety alerts for Deaf students or defending an innocent professor, Cassandra steps up even when no one else will.

The Secret Knowledge: There’s a Death 101 course, but the real syllabus involves decoding shady campus politics, solving a mystery, and uncovering secrets no one wants aired.

Hint of Romance: Cassandra’s maybe-boyfriend Marcus might be romantically risk-averse, but their chemistry is undeniable, and their tension is all the more satisfying for it.

Engaging Narration: “Cline brings the story to life with her engaging narration, skillfully capturing the essence of each character. Her voice adds depth to Cassandra Sato’s personality, and she effectively conveys the tension and humor woven throughout the plot. Cline’s pacing is excellent, maintaining the story’s rhythm while ensuring that the suspenseful moments land with impact.” ~ Carol F, Amazon reviewer

Unique Inclusion of Deaf Culture: “…the narrator’s ability to capture the sense and emotional content of conversation and translated sign language speeches, as well as the slightly distorted speech of a deaf character without being disrespectful, really added texture and human depth that might not be as affecting when reading words on the page.” ~ Amazon reviewer

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

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