Cozy Mystery Books

The genteel game of Real Tennis takes a murderous twist in Simon Brett's witty and entertaining new Fethering mystery.

Carole and Jude’s vacation in Turkey takes a deadly turn in the latest Fethering mystery. Carole Seddon has never been a fan of vacations. Despite this, she ...

  In the latest Fethering mystery, the local theater group becomes the setting for a mysterious murder. When Jude agrees to loan her vintage chaise longue ...

Fethering has all the quintessential features of a tranquil coastal town: charming English pubs, delightful cottages, a cozy local library - and every now ...

The wickedly entertaining new Fethering mystery Join the chalk-and-cheese detective duo Carole and Jude on their latest adventure in Fethering! Polly’s ...

Invited to a Private View of the work of controversial artist Denzil Willoughby, the residents of Fethering are unsure of what to expect. The event proves to ...

The luxurious seaside resort of Smalting rarely experiences crime. However, when human remains are discovered under the floorboards of a beach hut, suspicion ...

Christmas can be a deadly time for Carole Seddon, who despises the holiday and finds it pointless. Despite her reluctance, she accompanies her friend Jude to ...

What is your poison? In the small town of Fethering, residents Jude and Carole find themselves in a situation they didn't expect when a meal at their local ...

All bets are on when a body is discovered at the bookies. Jude unexpectedly finds herself investigating the murder of Polish immigrant Tadeusz Jankowski ...

When Carole visits Connies Clip Joint for a quick hair trim, she never imagines she will be caught up in a murder investigation. Unfortunately, in the back ...

Fethering's beloved detectives are back in action once again when Jude and Carole Seddon become involved in some horse-related antics, stumbling upon the ...

This mesmerizing mystery series debut from New York Times bestselling author Victoria Laurie introduces the captivating Dovey Van Dalen, once the belle of ...

The latest captivating novel in a new mystery series features Dovey Van Dalen, a former belle of 1840s Copenhagen who is now a mystic in present-day ...

It’s starting to feel a lot like New Year’s in this clever and humorous mystery featuring a one-of-a-kind heroine who is married to the real Santa Claus and ...

Jessica Fletcher comes face to face with Tim Burton in this imaginative and clever cozy mystery series featuring quirky characters, a perpetual Christmas ...

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.