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Mystery Novels You Won't Want to Miss
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items From cozy historical to edgy modern, there's something on this list for every mystery lover. From England to the US, and across decades, these stories are engaging and worth the read.
London, 1866. Cholera, poverty, and death pull Dr Dr Julia Lewis and Inspector Richard Tennant together to unravel a decades old injustice tired to current murders. Perfect for a cozy weekend with hot tea, a fire and a warm blanket! Affiliate link
Murder by Lamplight
Agatha Christie's dear friend and housekeeper, Phyllida Bright, is determined to discover the truth behind the body in the library while keeping her own secrets buried. The audio book had wonderful narration, if that's more your thing. Affiliate li...
Murder at Mallowan Hall
New England, present. First in the Library Lovers Mystery series, Books Can Be Deceiving follows new small town librarian, Lindsey, as she tries to solve the murder of her best friend's (awful) boyfriend. Cozy, and not the least bit scary, perfect ...
Books Can Be Deceiving
London, 1914. Dr Watson and son, Dr Watson, team up with Joanna Blalock to solve a mysterious death. Dr Watson suspects the brilliant Joanna is the daughter of his dear friend, Sherlock Holmes. They story is told from the viewpoint of the younger D...
The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes
Jasper Reid clashes with Leonora Spencer as he tries to solve a murder. Strong-minded, determined, and unconventional Leo is determined to find answers in spite of Jasper's "orders". Both have their own traumatic past, and are tied together by Jasp...
Shadow at the Morgue
Set in Victorian England, this book is the first in a series that follow Lady Emily, new bride and newer widow, as she unearths secret after secret. Affiliate Link
And Only to Deceive
While Fiona searches for answers about her missing mother and a death row serial killer, a similar crime occurs. Stand alone novel by an up-and-coming author. Affiliate Link
Keep This for Me
First in the Evander Mills series, Lavender House take you back to the 1905's San Francisco where Lavender House offers a a place for queer people can live openly together. But at what cost? There's murder, subterfuge, and old fashioned scheming. A...
Lavender House: A Novel
The first in a long running series set in World War II, follow Billy from America to England and on to Norway as he becomes a personal investigator for his Uncle Ike. That's General Eisenhower to you and me. Affiliate Link
Billy Boyle
Book #1 of the Thursday Murder Club series.
Four seniors meet weekly for a murder club at their retirement community where they try to solve cold cases... When a real estate developer connected to the property is found dead, they begin investiga...
The Thursday Murder Club
Located in Santa Barbara, The Marigold Cottages land lady, Mrs B, rents only to people she cares for. An eclectic group of residents suffer a great shock shortly after a new resident moves in. Funny and quirky with a great sense of community. Affi...
The Marigold Cottages Murder Collective
Following her mother's death, Katie moves back to Washington State’s Whidbey Island to help support her father. She resurrects her mother's passion project, a local jigsaw puzzle club. But one of the members is filled, Katie takes on a task - provi...
Picking Up the Pieces
Unbeknownst to his daughter, Jarrod has a long history of finding corpses. Following the death of Jarrod's partner, he and Liz are having trouble reconnecting. Then, Liz finds her (soon to be ex) boyfriend murdered . . . Affiliate link
My Father Always Finds Corpses
Located in a charming Norfolk hamlet,
Daphne is thrilled with her new home but worried about the only Black woman for miles around. She she settles in and finds her place in her new community. Things get complicated when the schoolmaster is found ...
The Potting Shed Murder
Meg need guidance, a manual for living life. She's faces her struggles from dropping out of school, working for a tech start up that flops, and losing her fiancé to her bridesmaid! When she moves home to live with her family, she decides to write he...
An Amateur Sleuth’s Guide to Murder
Carole Capobianco and her spaniel, Poopsie, is starts sleuthing when her husband becomes a suspect in local murderPerfect for fans of witty, twist-filled cozy mysteries. Affiliate link
A Matter of Pedigree