Cosy mystery Books

Our heroine is caring for a cat in a quaint town near the Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica. Meet her quirky neighbors and venture on exhilarating activities with Kathy. During her first hike, a local expat ends up falling to his death. Was it an accident or...

Alice has big plans for Blithedale's struggling movie theater. But when a murder takes center stage - with a sensational Wizard of Oz-themed clue on the corpse - Alice must once again play detective.A true crime podcaster claims to know who did it. But...

Bernie's got nothing nice to say about her friend Angelica's ex-husband. In fact, Marty, is a good-for-nothing disgraziad. But who would go so far as to poison him - and then pin the murder on Angelica? When Marty Alfano, Angelica's ex-husband, turns up...

Johnny Greco threatens to spill his hometown's darkest secrets...then turns up dead. Can Bernie unravel the mystery and discover who murdered Johnny - before the killer buries the truth? Less than 24 hours after Carmine's bad seed, Johnny Greco,...

When Alice gets a haircut at Candy's salon, she doesn't expect murder to be included in the treatment... Why would someone want to poison one of Candy's hairstylists? And is the murder related to the new development project that the local conservation...

On the anniversary of her mom's death, Alice joins her friends at a new knitting club at Blithedale's yarn shop. But when the host is murdered-with a knitting needle piercing her heart-old mysteries begin to unravel. Why would the killer brazenly commit...

Hun vendte forskrækket ansigtet mod sideruden, og det isnede igennem hende, da hun så den store sorte motorcykel, der kørte side om side med hende.I det samme slog føreren visiret på hjelmen op og smilede ind til hende. Lettelsen strømmede igennem hende...

Hun havde kæmpet for sit liv på alle måder. Men han havde fundet hendes skjulested, og nu var hun hjælpeløst fanget.Gennem tusmørket stirrede hun omsider sin død i møde, fastlåst i morderens brutale greb.Fantasifuld - eller løgnagtig? Det er de to...

Hans hånd faldt ned uden at nå glasset. Døsigheden overmandede ham, og hans hoved faldt kraftesløst ned på sofaens ryglæn. Munden åbnede sig, og en dyb, besværet snorken markerede hans åndedræt.Hans gæst iagttog ham et øjeblik, indtil han var sikker på,...

Morderen stod i skjul bag nogle træer på det vidtstrakte campusområde og ventede på sit offer.Hætten var trukket godt frem i panden, og et stort uldent tørklæde skjulte næsten resten af ansigtet.Og dér kom hun... Nu var det på tide at sætte scenen til...

Mens hun omhyggeligt låste efter sig, konstaterede hun, at trappen lå hen i mørke. Hun sukkede irriteret, idet hun tog et fast greb om gelænderet og famlede sig ned, trin for trin.Halvvejs nede fik hun en besynderlig følelse af, ikke at være alene. Hun...

"Er der nogen?" spurgte hun angst. "Det er bare mig."En del af mørket løsrev sig fra bukskadset og trådte ud på stien foran hende ...Da en ung kvinde bliver brutalt myrdet, står politiet på bar bund i sagen.Søsteren til den myrdede opsøger astrolog Emma...

A string of murders, an ancient curse and a castle full of secrets.England, 1926. When esteemed detective Lord Edgington and his novice grandson Christopher plan a trip to the beautiful Forest of Dean, they hope for nothing more than a relaxing weekend...

"My descent to the Seventh Circle of Hell began with a lawn chair."When Maggie loses a lucrative contract for her P.I. agency due to an accidental full frontal flashing, she's forced to accept the only other job on offer: one involving her nemesis, the...

Im Luxushotel Castor im wunderschönen Zermatt treffen sich befreundete Familien zum alljährlichen Urlaub. Die heile Welt gerät aber bald aus den Fugen, als sich kurz nacheinander zwei mysteriöse Todesfälle ereignen. Die örtliche Polizei ist überfordert...

Il s'agit d'un recueil de nouvelles qui narrent les neuf premières aventures d'Arsène Lupin. Ce personnage astucieux, aux mille et une apparences et identités, très sympathique en dépit de ses activités illicites, sera le héros de plusieurs romans par la...

Ce roman fait suite au Mystère de la chambre jaune. Après avoir été longtemps son soupirant, Robert Darzac peut enfin épouser Mlle Stangerson, la victime du mystérieux attentat de la chambre jaune. Mais l'agresseur court toujours, et c'est maintenant...

The first book in the harrowing and heartwarming Supper Club Mystery series by New York Times bestselling author Ellery Adams! Meet the Supper Club, a group of friends dead set on counting calories and catching killers . . . After...

In a new Hamptons Home & Garden Mystery, Meg Barrett will have to uncover the truth about a long-ago murder before a killer decides she's history . . . When decorator Meg Barrett travels to a remote mansion to help select period pieces for a new...

Fans of Marie Kondo and mysteries will love this series! Professional organizer Charlotte Adams knows that every closet hides a skeleton . . . When a grieving mother reaches out to her, professional organizer Charlotte Adams can't refuse: the...

Book 4 in the harrowing and heartwarming Supper Club Mystery series by New York Times bestselling author Ellery Adams! "Foodies will love the recipes and fans the new adventures of the five friends." ―Kirkus Reviews "This diverse...

Book 3 in the harrowing and heartwarming Supper Club Mystery series by New York Times bestselling author Ellery Adams! "Heavy on fun, light on gore, this savory mystery comes complete with yummy recipes." -Publishers Weekly "Mexican...

"Not only will cozy readers be dazzled by the luxury homes, rare antiques, and killer cuisine in the Hamptons Home & Garden mysteries, but they'll also find a new favorite sleuth in interior designer Meg Barrett." -Ellery Adams, New York Times and...

"Discerning cozy mystery fans who delight in well-developed characters, rich detail, and a smart plotline will find that Kathleen Bridge's A Design to Die For is their cup of tea!"-Ellery Adams, New York Times and USA Today Bestselling...

Dead men tell no tales, but in the riveting new Nick and Nora Mystery, they sure leave a lot of clues . . . "Take my word for it-this tricky whodunit will grab you with its quirky (but believable!) characters, inventive plot, and whopping payoff."...

Nick and Nora are back in a tantalizing new mystery that's far more dangerous than a game of cat and mouse . . . Never one to turn away from a challenge-even when it goes against her better judgment-Nora Charles can hardly say no when an old friend...

Bonding time with your grandmother should include baking and watching reruns of Murder She Wrote--not finding dead bodies!Whitley "Whit" Leland is an out-of-work stuntwoman with an attitude. Stuck in a sleepy mountain village with her wannabe PI...

A professor murdered during office hours. A decorator enrolled in his course. Can she outsmart the killer who designed the perfect crime?Madison Night just learned that business isn't sexy. She modeled her decorating career on a Doris Day movie, but...

Charlotte, a.k.a. Ruby the town psychic, has a good thing going in Castle Cove. Her baby sister Paige is blossoming under their newfound stability. Charlotte is becoming a pillar in the quirky beachside community, thanks to her new friends and neighbors...

For Charlotte, posing as the town psychic has never been easier. Thanks to helping the cops solve the mystery of the Castle Cove Bandit, "Ruby" has become a beloved fixture in the sleepy Oregon beach town. Her sister, Paige, is flourishing now that she's...

When the local authorities ask Ruby Simpson to help them find a thief in the small town of Castle Cove, she doesn't have much of a choice. She predicted the most recent theft, and the cops have no other leads. There are just two small problems. One,...

Kirk House Publishers is proud to present the Reminisce Line of reader-friendly books. Written by Kirk House authors, the stories are set in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s in an easy-to-read, short-story format. Large type and full-colored illustrations make...

Why is change such a challenge?As winter gives way to spring, Ellen Rosings's life is in upheaval. She's about to move out of her suite in the Wisteria Tearoom and into the townhome she will share with her fiancé, Tony-if he's ever there. All the...

Four stories for dog lovers-who also love a touch of the supernatural.THE RESCUE: A mountain hermit and his dog race to avert a coming disaster-one that the dog senses before anyone else.THE CALLING: A country veterinarian discovers she has an unusual...

When murder mystery theatre becomes too real for comfort...Firefighter Larry Holmes needs some time away. Out of other options, he agrees to take his cousin's place at a crime fiction convention. Larry doesn't like mystery novels, but he can enjoy the...

A muggy July weekend in Toronto. A house party with a disparate assortment of guests. A tired police inspector, his rookie partner, and murder.“Reminiscent of the best Agatha Christie had to offer… Humor, complications, and characters so...

With its stunning turrets and beautiful rose gardens, I always thought Audley Castle was perfect, set in the idyllic English village of Audley St. Mary. It's a place I love to call home. But behind the trimmed hedgerows, stately gardens, and birdsong, a...

Eliza hoped for a peaceful Christmas. She didn’t expect to be in the company of a killer when a parlour game goes terribly wrong…December 1901: After arriving in Richmond-on-Thames Eliza is surprised to be the guest of honour...

Peace reigns in October in the misty Malvern Hills, right in the Heart of England ... or does it? Just as Tamsin Kernick is settling down to enjoying training her clients' puppies and dogs and not solving murders, a dead body is found at the foot of...

Cocktails, chaos, and an unexpected twist. Can Bea, Perry, and his hens unveil the truth before time runs out?Death at Prestigious Hotel and Spa, Chasingham HouseWe are hearing reports that a young woman has been found dead at Chasingham House, the...

The beginning of a magical adventure...I've always known magic was real. Tease me all you like for my love of role-playing games and wizard figurines, but I know there's more to life than the daily grind or another evening of mind-numbing therapy.I dream...

What happens when an angel goes rogue?When our dependable angelic friend, Finn, vanishes, concern ripples through our close-knit group of friends. But when he resurfaces, he's not alone. Finn is accompanied by his biological father!Finn is overjoyed by...

Rory Hawthorn is in a bind - and not the sort that involves book pages. Her best friend has fallen into a coma, courtesy of rare poison without any known cure. The only source of information lies with the Founders, the knowledge-hunting vampires who want...

Murder, Mystery and a dog of distinctionMajor Heathcliff Lennox is called in, along with ex Detective Inspector Swift, to help the police investigate a macabre death. The dead man is Lord De Ruyter, a man inextricably linked to the notorious Birdcage...

An unhinged mind with an extravagant plan ... to destroy Bailey Jacobs.After weeks of training to be a better Private Investigator, Bailey is desperate to test her new skills in the real world. She finally gets the chance when she's implicated in a...

Santa may be coming to town, but so is revenge. Add a dash of Christmas spite and a ghost, and this holiday season will be one remembered for all the wrong reasons...Lorna Shadow and her loyal side-kick Helen Holiday, take on a last-minute job hosting a...

How to bite an angel and get away with it.You don't. Not on my magnificent fluffy watch.When a visiting angel dies in mysterious circumstances in Crimson Cove, covered in bites that look like they were made by a ghoul, my wonderful witch goes into...

Welcome back to Witch Haven. Where cakes explode, magic misfires, and mystery abounds.I've had the weirdest few weeks of my life. I can handle being abducted by my best friend's mom and her creepy lover, I can even deal with having a 'boyfriend' who's...