Cozy Mysteries, also known as cozies, is a sub-genre of crime fiction. If you do not like gore, violence or sex scenes in your crime fiction, then cozies are the right choice for you.
When it comes to Cozy Mystery, the reader is spoilt for choice – Crafting, baking and cooking – or anything to do with running a B&B or restaurant or cafe, paranormal, witches and many more!!
I love to read cozy mysteries. The stories are charming, tad funny and loads of amateur sleuthing! What I see as a trend in cozies is most of the amateur sleuths are women – recently divorced, in mid-thirties or early forties, and are picking up pieces of their broken lives to start over again.
With so many cozy debuts this year, I have decided to make a list of my favourites. Below are the debuts (the first book in the series) that I absolutely loved and am looking forward to reading the next book(s) in the series.
Not a Creature was Stirring by Christina Freeburn
The first book in Merry and Bright Handcrafted mystery, this book is charming as well as touching.
Published by: Henery Press
Published on: 22nd January 2019
Grand Slam Murders by R.J. Lee
The first book in Bridged to Death Mysteries, this book has a unique and daring ending.
Published by: Kensington Books
Published on: 29th January 2019
Staging is Murder by Grace Topping
The first book in Laura Bishop mystery series, this book is a unique and brilliant read.
Published by: Henery Press
Published on: 30th April 2019
A Twist in the Tail by Leighann Dobbs
A must-read cozy if you are a cat-lover! Meroop! Meress!
Published by: Bookouture
Published on: 16th May 2019
Murder’s No Votive Confidence by Christin Brecher
The first book in Nantucket Candle Maker Mystery, this story is hilarious, quirky and entertaining.
Published by: Kensington Books
Published on: 25th June 2019
Left Fur Dead by J.M. Griffin
The first book in Jules and Bun Mystery, the story includes a psychic bunny and oodles of cuteness!
Published by: Kensington Books
Published on: 25th June 2019
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Nice compilation, Rekha! š I liked the cover of “Not a Creature was Stirring.”
Thanks, Deb. š The cover of second book is also good. š
Gosh, there have been so many great cozies so far this year.
I agree, Chris. š We are just halfway through the year and I wonder how many more cozy debuts I get to see before December. š