Hello, cozy readers! I’ve thought a lot about whether or not what I write is actually cozy mystery. Sure, all my novels and stories have amateur sleuths, a small community setting, and a focus on characters. And, often, there will be a cat. Or cats.
But one thing you won’t find? A dead body.
Over on Instagram, I have a series of quick videos about why you’ll find a lot of other types of crimes in my cozies but not murder. Here’s the first video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C95IdHEuHVr/
I’d love to hear what you think. Do cozies need a killer? Or are other crimes compelling enough to keep you reading? Let me know!
And on the topic of cozy crime novels, Down to Earth is available for pre-order now!
Sending you cozy wishes for great reads.
Tammy D. Walker
https://www.tammydwalker.com
Here are more books to explore:
The Eve Holdsworth Cozy Mysteries: Cases 1 – 4
by Carmen Radtke
Murder. Mayhem. Madcap adventures.
Let Sleeping Murder Lie
Murder on the Airwaves
A Dash of Deceit
Death at the Dog Show
Eve Holdsworth has everything she could want: a new home in a charming English village, new friends, and a budding romance. However, her perfect life takes a twist when she becomes involved in a cold case murder investigation. She’s determined to prove the innocence of the only suspect in an impossible case. But unmasking a killer stirs up new danger.
Unlikely sleuth Eve soon realizes she has a knack for sniffing out the truth and solving mysteries – and for uncovering a surprising amount of murder and evil in both her chosen village and in her family’s small town in the Pacific Northwest. But with a little help from her friends of all ages, she’s more than a match for cunning criminals, no matter where she is.
This omnibus contains two novels and two short mysteries.
Enjoy the complete series of Eve Holdsworth cozy mysteries with or without a dead body or two, all as twisty and full of surprises and secrets as a peaceful stroll along a country lane.
Summer Vibes: Cozy Mysteries for Summer
by Daisy Landish
Grab a cool drink and settle in for Summer Vibes: Cozy Mysteries for Summer
Midsummer Mischief, A Mystic Moonhaven Mystery
As the Summer Solstice approaches, Harper Nightshade senses a disquieting energy in the air of Moonhaven. The town’s festive spirits are dampened when a midsummer party ends in a shocking disappearance, setting Harper on a path of mystical encounters and ancient rituals. Under the starlit sky, she and Detective Liam Ashford must unravel a tapestry of hidden motives and clandestine relationships, deciphering a centuries-old solstice spell linked to the night’s eerie events. As dawn heralds the summer day’s peak, Harper races against time to unveil a truth that will alter Moonhaven’s legacy forever.
Best Man Down, A Pine Grove Mystery
Life in the country was supposed to be quiet, but so far, it’s been anything but. Thinking of taking some time off from his time off, Peter agrees to fly Dr. Jessica Stern home for her youngest brother’s wedding in Still Lake. It’s supposed to be a quiet affair and the perfect opportunity to get in some fishing. His first morning in Still Lake, though, reveals some tensions in the wedding party. When the best man is nearly drowned in the lake the morning of the wedding, it looks like the whole weekend is destined for disaster unless Peter can unravel the case quickly. The problem? It seems someone is ready to kill to keep a certain secret, and the best man doesn’t have any idea just what that secret is.
Murder at the Retreat, A Mike and Maddie Mystery
Join Maddie and Mike at a writer’s retreat in coastal Portland, Oregon, where a shocking poisoning rocks their world. As they unravel the mystery, secrets are revealed, motives questioned, and unexpected twists abound. Get ready for a suspenseful page-turner that explores the power of words to both create and destroy.
The Case of the Missing Millions, An Annie Archer Paranormal Mystery
Annie Archer has helped the Turtle Bay Police Department several times, tracking down criminals or thwarting their intended homicide. This time, however, Annie is burdened with strange visions happening somewhere outside of Turtle Bay. She sees a woman screaming into her phone that someone is trying to kill her. Annie and Sheriff Adam Parker locate the motel where the woman might have spent the night before being killed by someone she picked up at a club the night before.
Don’t Fade Away: A Ghost Story
by Natalie Pearce
What’s the only thing worse than being stuck haunting a share house?
Being ignored by the first person to sense your presence in years…
Ever since her unfortunate demise, Elle’s been forced to watch her living housemates come and go with nothing to fill her days except a crush on longstanding housemate, Dean, who literally doesn’t know she exists. Talk about unrequited love.
Just as she despairs at being stuck halfway to the other side for the rest of her afterlife, the newest resident sparks hope for something more.
As far as mediums go, Ethan barely knows he is one. He just wants a place to knuckle down and finish his degree. But as soon as he moves in, he senses a presence. He tries to ignore it – but Elle is insistent…
The more Ethan uncovers about Elle, the more he suspects her death was no accident. Can he help her move on before she really does fade away?
Don’t Fade Away is a spooky contemporary ghost story combining humor, romance and mystery that will tug at the heartstrings!
The Brotherhood Solution
by K.C. Brennan
As they get closer to unraveling the key to the cryptic documents have Mila and Oleck set themselves and their friends on a dangerous collision course with the Brotherhood?
Mila and Oleck have returned from England, with more information to help everyone in solving the clues in the documents from the library. And perhaps even a better understanding of each other??
Meanwhile, their friends have been working tirelessly to find out what they can about the Brotherhood and the reasons behind their interest in these documents.
However, the Brotherhood has its own agenda…which includes framing one of their own, kidnapping, attempted murder….and just who is Mr. Black anyway?
As our friends attempt to put all the pieces together, can they figure everything out before the Brotherhood charges on with their final solution?