WORKING STIFF
Move over Stephanie Plum. Make way for Mattie Winston, the funniest deputy coroner to cut up a corpse since, well, ever. I loved every minute I spent with her in this sharp and sassy debut mystery. ~ Laura Levine, author of KILLER CRUISE
Sassy, sexy, and suspenseful, Annelise Ryan knocks ’em dead in her wry and original WORKING STIFF. ~ Carolyn Hart, author of DARE TO DIE
WORKING STIFF has it all: suspense, laughter, a spicy dash of romance – and a heroine who’s guaranteed to walk off with your heart. Mattie Winston is an unforgettable character who has me begging for a sequel. Annelise Ryan, are you listening? ~ Tess Gerritsen, NYT bestselling author of THE KEEPSAKE
Ryan, the pseudonym of a Wisconsin emergency nurse, brings her professional expertise to her crisp debut. ~ Publishers Weekly on WORKING STIFF
… a debut that is both funny and intricately plotted. ~ Clues Unlimited on WORKING STIFF
Mattie Winston’s life in small-town Sorenson, Wis., is anything but dull after she takes the job as deputy coroner. Mattie is klutzy and endearing, and there are plenty of laugh-out-loud moments. ~ Romantic Times on WORKING STIFF
SCARED STIFF
The pseudonymous Ryan, a real-life ER RN, … shows growing skill at mixing humor with CSI-style crime. ~ Publishers Weekly on SCARED STIFF
This has the makings of an appealing series on multiple fronts… ~ Booklist on SCARED STIFF
Mattie Winston is a likable, humorous heroine with whom readers will readily identify. ~ Romantic times on SCARED STIFF
FROZEN STIFF
The pseudonymous Ryan, herself an R.N., smoothly blends humor, distinctive characters, and authentic forensic detail. ~ Publishers Weekly on FROZEN STIFF
Ryan has a good eye for forensic and medical detail, and Mattie gets past her Big Girl complex to be the woman of the hour in her third outing. ~ Library Journal on FROZEN STIFF
Ryan mixes science and great storytelling in this cozy series featuring ER nurse turned coroner Mattie Winston. The forensic details ring true and add substance to this fast-paced and funny mystery. Good plotting and relationship drama keep the mystery rolling, while Mattie’s humorous take on life provides many comedic moments. ~ Romantic Times on FROZEN STIFF
DEAD IN THE WATER
In Mattie, whose exhausting and often hilarious life includes her detective fiancé, teenage stepdaughter, sick friend, upcoming wedding, and energetic two-year-old, Ryan has created an appealing and oh-so-human protagonist. Anyone who has ever raised a child, had a relationship, or juggled a job and a complicated personal life will relate. ~ Publishers Weekly on DEAD IN THE WATER