The Type-A Guide to Natural Disasters
A Sunset Ridge Mystery | Book 3
July 8, 2025
Perfect for fans of Southern small-town cozies with a witty, fast-paced edge — Sam Prescott sold a tech company, moved to the mountains of North Carolina, and somehow keeps stumbling into murder. She brings her signature Type-A intensity (and rescue dog Arlo) to every situation. Light, funny, and satisfying.
A storm is brewing . . . and murder strikes like lightning
Samantha Prescott believes Type-A organization can weather any storm—until a hurricane threatens her mountain community of Sunset Ridge. As the newly-elected HOA president coordinates emergency response efforts, she thinks her biggest challenge will be managing her neighbors' chaos and keeping her rescue dog Arlo calm during the tempest. But when pushy real estate developer Harrison Blackwood is found dead at the historic Ridgeview House hotel, Sam realizes the storm isn't the only killer in town.
With roads impassable and communication systems down, Sam knows outside help won't arrive until the hurricane passes. Using her meticulous nature and knack for observation, she begins investigating the developer's death. Between power outages and rising flood waters, she discovers Blackwood had threatened half the town with his aggressive development plans. But someone decided to stop him permanently.
As the storm reaches its peak, Sam uncovers evidence that points to another target. With time running out and the killer closing in, she'll need more than her perfectly organized emergency kit to survive this disaster. Can Sam's preparation and planning help her catch a killer, or will she be the next victim of this perfect storm?
Series: Sunset Ridge Mysteries, Book 3
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Setting: Maple Hills subdivision, Sunset Ridge, North Carolina — small mountain town
Protagonist: Sam Prescott — Type-A tech entrepreneur turned HOA president, amateur sleuth
Tone: Light, witty, feel-good
Recurring cast: Arlo the rescue dog · Nora (opinionated neighbor) · Aiden Wood (ex-detective, love interest) · Rachel
Formats: Ebook · Paperback
ISBN: 978-1-955395-58-8 (print) · 978-1-955395-57-1 (ebook)
New to the series? Start with The Type-A Guide to Solving Murder (Book 1)
Praise
Publishers Weekly: “Myrtle's wacky personality is a delight.”
Mystery News: “Wonderful cozy mystery: solidly written, well-plotted and funny.”
ForeWord: “The treat here is Myrtle's eccentricity, brought to life with rich humor and executed …with breezy skill.”
“I hope I'm half as lively as she is when I reach my 80's..” Amazon Reviewer
“Sassy and funny as ever” Amazon Reviewer
“Myrtle is a feisty lady and I enjoy her wit and ability to figure out who done it.” Amazon Reviewer
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