Cozy Mystery Books
Food for thought: Using these berries as seasoning adds a touch of danger to the dish. The small town of Bradley, North Carolina has been relatively quiet ...
Silence is valuable...unless you're silenced forever. When Lillian Johnson was discovered dead on a scorching summer day, the residents of Bradley, North ...
The course of true love never did run smooth. According to Myrtle, Eloise Crane has had her eye on Miles for quite some time. Even though Miles is now in a ...
If you can’t beat them, join them. Octogenarian Myrtle Clover is fed up with the bickering at the small town council meetings in Bradley, North Carolina. In ...
Attics are often filled with unexpected surprises. The question arises: Who could have been responsible for the murder of Darren Powell? Darren was a ...
At times, spinning out can lead to a crash and burn. When their neighbor goes missing, Myrtle and Miles decide to change direction and embark on a journey ...
Myrtle has made the decision that she is actually a very talented chef. She believes she is so skilled that she decides to improve her cooking abilities at a ...
This book transitions from 'revealing everything' to 'keeping secrets forever.' Former English teacher Myrtle Clover is often called upon by friends to edit ...
When Myrtle's housekeeper is a murder suspect, she assures Myrtle that she is innocent. In quiet Southern towns like Bradley, North Carolina, it's not ...
Be careful what you say because careless talk can have serious consequences. In this case, loose lips can lead to tragedy. Myrtle and her companion Miles ...
Summer is in full swing in the Cotswolds... but not everyone is playing fair! Dotty Sayers, antiques expert and amateur sleuth, is looking forward to an ...
It’s that time of year again in the Cotswolds… pantomime season! However, this year’s production is taking a dark turn as a murder occurs on stage. The ...
Dotty Sayers has returned, but there are some truths that should never be sold. Taking on the prestigious Cotswold auction house should have been a dream ...
A Christmas cozy mystery full of charm, secrets, and a killer twist! Local journalist and amateur sleuth Violet Rhinehammer had planned to cover the festive ...
Welcome to Holiday Junction, a place where the festivals are lively, but the secrets are deep... and deadly! As the Columbus Day Festival arrives in town, ...
Celebrate good crimes! Mystery is afoot in Holiday Junction! Step into the heart of Holiday Junction, where April Fool's festivities are taken seriously. ...
Description
Cozy mysteries rarely focus on sex, profanity, or violence. Murders occur off-stage and are typically bloodless (e.g., poisoning), while sexual activity (if any) between characters is only subtly implied and never directly addressed.
Cozy mysteries usually take place in a small town or village. The small setting makes it plausible that all suspects know each other. The amateur sleuth is typically a likable person who can get community members to speak freely about one another. There is often at least one highly knowledgeable, nosy, yet reliable character in the book who fills in all the gaps, enabling the amateur sleuth to solve the case.