Crime and mystery: cosy mystery
Penzler Publishers Vultures in the Sky
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£10.42
Penzler Publishers The Case of the Baker Street Irregulars
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£10.42
Penzler Publishers The Great Hotel Murder
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£10.42
Penzler Publishers Eight Faces at Three: A John J. Malone Mystery
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£18.04
Penzler Publishers Eight Faces at Three: A John J. Malone Mystery
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£10.42
Penzler Publishers When Christmas Comes
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£16.14
Penzler Publishers The American Gun Mystery: An Ellery Queen Mystery
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£10.42
Penzler Publishers Miss Pinkerton
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£10.71
Penzler Publishers Murder on B Deck
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£17.09
Penzler Publishers Murder on B Deck
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£10.42
Penzler Publishers Cat's Paw
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£17.99
Penzler Publishers Cat's Paw
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£12.45
Penzler Publishers The Lady in the Silver Cloud
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£19.94
Soho Press Inc Death On Delos: An Athenian Mystery #7
Book SynopsisA heavily pregnant detective winds up on the sacred island of Delos... where it is illegal to give birth
£11.79
C & T Publishing Sea Bound: A Quilting Cozy
Book SynopsisWhen sixty-eight year old Sarah Miller moves into the Cunningham Village retirement community, she is mourning the loss of the husband, her young grandson, and the place that has been home for forty-two years. But Sarah is a survivor. As she reaches out into the retirement community that is to become home, she finds friends, activities, new hobbies, a possible love interest, and of course, crimes to solve and murderers to track down. In the third instalment of this fun, friendly series of cozy mysteries, Sarah and her friends go on a quilting cruise, where they find a gambling debt gone bad, a missing passenger presumed dead and a touch of romance.Trade ReviewBook 3 in this fabulous series, Sarah is on a quilting cruise with the ladies from Running Stitches. Sarah's life is changing, she is finding new opportunities and meeting some amazing people. One of the best things about these cozy mysteries are the characters we get to know. This is a descriptive read, following Sarah on her cruise, and I was transported to the ports and the Caribbean islands and felt as if I was cruising alongside her. With Charles by her side she meets many people, some of whom are quite strange, and when armed Police officers board the ship and the passengers are told that they cannot leave the ship things get mysterious. A missing man, the FBI and even Charles gets to do a little digging. Once again this was a fun read, and I really didn't expect the twist at the end. Quite unique and unexpected. I think the quilt pattern included in this novel is my favourite so far. the SunBurst quilt is a wall hanging and the colours are amazing. -- Tracy Shephard * Postcard Reviews *
£14.39
Kensington Publishing Tails, You Lose
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£7.59
Kensington Publishing Look Both Ways
Book SynopsisIn Salem, Massachusetts, there are secret everywhere--even in the furniture. . .When Lee Barrett spots the same style oak bureau she once had as a child on the WICH-TV show, Shopping Salem, she rushes to the antiques shop and buys the piece. Just like the beloved bureau she lost in a fire, this one has secret compartments. It also comes with an intriguing history--it was purchased in an estate sale from a home where a famous local murder took place.The day after the bureau is delivered, Lee returns to the antiques shop and finds the owner dead. The police suspect the shop owner''s unscrupulous business partner, but Lee wonders if the murder is connected to her new furniture. At least part of the answer may be revealed through a mirror in the bureau, tarnished and blackened, allowing Lee to tap into her psychic visions. Using this bureau of investigation, Lee may be able to furnish her policeman beau with the evidence needed to catch the killer--before the next one to be shut up is her. . .
£9.93
Kensington Publishing Flipped For Murder
Book SynopsisIn this freshly baked series, author Maddie Day lifts the lid on a small town in southern Indiana, where a newcomer is cooking up a new start--until a murderer muddles the recipe...Nursing a broken heart, Robbie Jordan is trading in her life on the West Coast for the rolling hills of southern Indiana. After paying a visit to her Aunt Adele, she fell in love with the tiny town of South Lick. And when she spots a For Sale sign on a rundown country store, she decides to snap it up and put her skills as a cook and a carpenter to use. Everyone in town shows up for the grand re-opening of Pans ‘n Pancakes, but when the mayor''s disagreeable assistant is found dead, Robbie realizes that not all press is good press. With all eyes on her, she''ll have to summon her puzzle-solving skills to clear her name, unscramble the town''s darkest secrets, and track down a cold-blooded killer--before she''s the next to die...Advance praise for Flipped for Murder “What a terrific debut! This deliciously clever cozy—set in a deceptively charming little town—is fresh, intelligent, and delightful. A winner!” —Hank Phillippi RyanAgatha, Anthony, Macavity, and Mary Higgins Clark award winning author“You’ll flip for this mouth-watering new series. Maddy Day serves up a tasty mystery with a side of scenic country charm.”—Leslie Budewitz, two-time Agatha Award winning author of the Food Lovers’ Village Mysteries
£7.59
Galaxy Press Murder Mystery 10th Anniversary Book Collection
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£23.24
Jabberwocky Literary Agency, Inc. A Fool and His Honey: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery
Book SynopsisAurora Teagarden should be used to surprises by now. Yet when a local handyman begins dancing naked in her yard, she's thrown for a loop and suspects it could be a bad omen of unwelcome events to come. When her husband's niece, Regina, appears in Lawrenceton with a baby in tow and evading questions, tensions escalate. It's not much longer before Regina's husband is found murdered and Regina herself has disappeared, leaving both her baby and a large amount of money behind.Traveling north to Ohio seeking relatives to care for the abandoned child, and accompanied by a friend of Regina's who seems to know more than he's letting on, Roe and Martin search for clues that will point them to Regina's location and why she abandoned her baby. There's a killer at large and Roe, snowed in in rural Ohio, will have to peel back the layers of secrets to find the truth before more people die.
£13.95
Jabberwocky Literary Agency, Inc. Three Bedrooms, One Corpse: An Aurora Teagarden
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£16.19
Jabberwocky Literary Agency, Inc. The Julius House: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery
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£18.28
Jabberwocky Literary Agency, Inc. Dead Over Heels: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery
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£16.19
Jabberwocky Literary Agency, Inc. Rivers of London
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£13.32
Irie Books A Woman of Vision
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£15.99
Booklocker.com Glass Houses
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£13.95
Henery Press Abstract Aliases
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£15.15
Henery Press Dash Away All
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£21.56
Premier Mystery Series Peg and Rose Solve a Murder: A Senior Sleuths
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£37.00
Sterling Mystery Series A Trace of Poison: A Phyllida Bright Mystery
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£30.00
Twisted Key Publishing, LLC Merry and Moody Witch Cozy Mysteries: Bittersweet
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£14.99
Crooked Lane Books Peach Clobbered: A Georgia B&B Mystery
Book SynopsisWhat's black and white and dead all over? Bed and breakfast proprietor Nina Fleet finds out when she comes across a corpse in a penguin costume.
£22.09
Crooked Lane Books The Key Lime Crime
Book SynopsisThe tenth Key West Food Critic mystery is piping hot with pie-enthusiasts and murder suspects.
£22.09
Crooked Lane Books A Death Long Overdue: A Lighthouse Library
Book SynopsisWhen her former director is found dead in the water, librarian Lucy Richardson will have to get to the bottom of the mystery before the killer ends her tale.
£22.09
Crooked Lane Books On Borrowed Crime: A Jane Doe Book Club Mystery
Book SynopsisThe Jane Doe book club enjoys guessing whodunit, but when murder happens in their midst, they discover solving crimes isn't fun and games...
£22.09
Crooked Lane Books Death On The Menu: A Key West Food Critic Mystery
Book SynopsisWhen murderer strikes just before flan time, beloved food critic Hayley Snow is forced to sniff out the killer before someone else bites the dust.
£7.59
Crooked Lane Books To Catch a Witch: A Wishcraft Mystery
Book SynopsisNational bestselling author Heather Blake is back with wishcrafter Darcy Merriweather in her eighth magical Wishcraft mystery adventure.Wishcrafter Darcy Merriweather might be a witch with the ability to grant wishes for others, but wishing isn’t going to help her catch a killer...When wishcrafter Darcy Merriweather’s personal concierge company is hired by elite runner Abby Stillwell to organize the Wicked Mad Dash, a competition that takes place in the Enchanted Village, Darcy is more than willing to help her friend. As blizzard conditions rage on the morning of the race, Darcy’s main concern is the terrible weather—until Abby goes missing...and is later found dead, buried in the snow.As Darcy investigates her friend’s untimely death, she learns that she didn’t really know Abby well at all. And those closest to the woman—her secret fiancé, her roommate, her ex-boyfriend, and her co-workers at Balefire Sports—seem to have plenty to hide too. As Darcy digs deeper, she uncovers complicated relationships, a possible embezzlement scheme, and allegations of cheating against a top athlete. Just when Darcy is convinced she’s hit a dead end in the case, a startling burglary and the hunt for Abby’s elusive ex send Darcy down a dark, dangerous trail. It will take the help from friends, family, and a little bit of magic for Darcy to stop a stone-cold killer from striking again.
£7.59
Crooked Lane Books Read and Buried: A Lighthouse Library Mystery
Book SynopsisLibrarian Lucy Richardson unearths a mysterious map dating back to the Civil War. But if she can''t crack its code, she may end up read and buried.The Bodie Island Lighthouse Library Classic Novel Book Club is reading Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne while workers dig into the earth to repair the Lighthouse Library''s foundations. The digging halts when Lucy pulls a battered tin box containing a Civil War-era diary from the pit. Tucked inside is a hand-drawn map of the Outer Banks accompanied by a page written in an indecipherable code.The library is overrun by people clamoring to see the artifact. Later that night, Lucy and Connor McNeil find the body of historical society member Jeremy Hughes inside the library. Clearly Jeremy was not the only one who broke into the library--the map and the coded page are missing.Lucy''s nemesis, Louise Jane McKaughnan, confesses to entering the library after closing to sneak a peek but denies seeing Jeremy--or his killer. When Lucy discovers that fellow-librarian Charlene had a past with Jeremy, she''s forced to do what she vowed not to do--get involved in the case. Meanwhile, the entire library staff and community become obsessed with trying to decode the page. But when the library has a second break in, it becomes clear that someone is determined to solve that code.
£7.59
C&T Publishing Door to Door Quilts: Second Novel in the Door
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£13.46
C&T Publishing Christmas Surprises at the Door: Fifth Novel in the Door County Quilts Series Volume 5
£13.46
C&T Publishing Crafting for Murder: A Gasper's Cove Cozy Mystery
Book SynopsisBeware! A crafty killer lurks in Gasper''s CoveSeamstress, crafter, and empty-nester Valerie Rankin has plans to open a crafter''s co-op that will put Gasper''s Cove, Nova Scotia on the map. One month before opening day, she still has to pin down a venue, patch up the family business, iron out corruption in the town council, and unravel why anyone who tries to help her ends up dead. With the help of her Golden Retriever, an ex-con who loves cats, and a community of first, second, and third cousins, she just might pull it off.
£11.69
C&T Publishing Crafting Deception
Book SynopsisGhosts of the past haunt the crafters of Gasper''s Cove Two generations ago, Winston Churchill''s greatest lie washed ashore in Nova Scotia. Before anyone can recover what was lost, a bus tour director is found murdered, and Duck, an ex-con with a soft spot for animals, is arrested. Promising Duck''s heartbroken cat she will find a way to bring him home, Valerie sets out to find the real killer. Are ingenuity and creativity enough to save Valerie and the crafters from rum runners, murder, and the burden of their secrets? The second book in this cozy mystery series set in the world of the fictitious yet immersive Gasper''s Cove, where crafting and community collide Mystery lovers and crafters alike will adore immersing themselves in this story featuring seamstress and empty-nester Valerie Rankin and her efforts to give an innocent man a second chance at life A perfect gift for anyone who loves mysteries, crafting, sewing, or simply a great read
£11.69
C&T Publishing Christmas, She Wrote: 50+ Heartwarming Short
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£12.71
Epublishing Works! Angels of Mercy: Historical Cozy Mystery
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£13.29
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial El problema final / The Final Problem
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£18.36
Prometheus Books Murder Goes To Market
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£14.39
Amazon Publishing The Shell House Detectives
Book Synopsis"A cleverly plotted and thoroughly enjoyable book about dark deeds in beautiful places."—Elly Griffiths Welcome to the coastal paradise of Porthpella, where murder lurks among the dunes… Late one night, a distraught young man knocks on the door of retired and recently widowed Ally Bright’s remote home on the Cornish coast. But before she can make sense of his confused words, he’s gone—not to be seen again until he’s found the next morning at the foot of the nearby cliffs. In an instant, the peace of Ally’s beachcombing life is shattered. Feeling responsible for the young man’s fate, she wants to help find answers—as does ex-cop Jayden Weston, whom Ally meets at the scene. He shares her certainty that there’s more to the story than attempted suicide. When it emerges that the man is newly released ex-offender Lewis Pascoe, and that Helena, the wealthy new owner of his grandmother’s home, has subsequently disappeared, the tight-knit community of Porthpella is thrown into turmoil. Driven by their need to know more, the duo decide to investigate the mystery together. Is there a connection between the Pascoe family’s tragic history and Helena’s disappearance? And if there is a killer stalking Porthpella, do Ally and Jayden have what it takes to catch them?Trade Review“An intriguing mystery that perfectly captures how a seaside community is rocked by murder.” —The Sun “Mystery with heart! Fans of intriguing crime mysteries will adore this brand-new series, which is just crying out to become Sunday evening television.” —The People's Friend “A cleverly plotted and thoroughly enjoyable book about dark deeds in beautiful places.” —Elly Griffiths, author of the Ruth Galloway series “What a fantastic book this is! Exquisitely written, set in Cornwall, great characters, and a gripping plot.…Who could ask for more?” —Jill Mansell, author of Promise Me “Emylia was born to write detective fiction.” —Veronica Henry, author of The Impulse Purchase “An expertly plotted and hugely compelling murder mystery.…Crime fans are in for a treat.” —Lucy Clarke, author of One of the Girls “Certain to win the hearts of Richard Osman and Agatha Christie fans.” —Hannah Richell, author of The Search Party “A big-hearted page-turner with twists you won’t see coming and the best pair of amateur sleuths I’ve read in a long time. I loved it!” —Lucy Diamond, author of Anything Could Happen “My favorite new crime series.” —Ginny Bell, author of The Dover Café series “Irresistible, beautifully written, and hugely compelling.…Kept me turning the pages for one more delicious chapter well into the night.” —Rosie Walsh, author of The Man Who Didn’t Call “The Shell House Detectives is a hug of a book that is transporting and full of love, with a humdinger of a mystery at its big heart.” —Amanda Reynolds, author of The Assistant “Gorgeous writing and a plot crammed with suspense, this is your perfect new crime series for 2023.” —Kate Riordan, author of The Heatwave “Beautifully written, gripping, and so atmospheric.…One for fans of Richard Osman!” —Emily Koch, author of What July Knew “The mystery is perfectly paced and the characters vivid and true, inviting us to join in as fellow sleuths as we unravel the secrets of the past. I can’t wait to return to Cornwall with Emylia Hall for the next adventure.” —Emma Stonex, author of The Lamplighters “A treat of a book: immersive, suspenseful, full of twists and turns.…It’s as captivating as a Cornish summer. I loved it.” —Susan Fletcher, author of Eve Green “A total delight.” —Sarah Winman, author of Still Life “Captures the magic and beauty of Cornwall wrapped within a warm and engaging detective story. I loved it.” —Rosanna Ley, author of The Forever Garden “Suspenseful, twisty and unputdownable...Loved it!” —Claire Douglas, author of The Couple at No. 9 “This beautifully written cosy coastal mystery packs a real punch! With wonderfully atmospheric prose and twists and turns aplenty, the plot will have you riding a wave of suspense long after you’ve turned the final page. If you love Cornwall, you will adore this book.” —Sarah Pearse, author of The Sanatorium “Clever, plotty and compelling.” —Jane Shemilt, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Patient “I devoured The Shell House Detectives in one day. This warm-hearted, intriguing story will transport you to Cornwall and have you turning the pages to find out what happens next. I can't wait to read the next instalment.” —Libby Page, author of The Lido
£8.99
Amazon Publishing A Play for Revenge
Book SynopsisIn this emotional story from Starlight Cove, a single mother must solve the mystery of the town theater to learn why it was shut down and stop the unknown forces trying to keep it closed. Newly divorced Lily Kimura returns to her hometown to start fresh with her daughter and her recently retired parents. She’s committed to rebuilding her life, starting with a new job at the town theater. The Starlight Cove Playhouse has been closed for years, ever since a tragic fire took the life of the lead actress. Now, thanks to an anonymous donor, the town is finally ready for a revival. So is Lily, who wholeheartedly dives into her new duties as theater manager, including an unexpected connection with the visiting movie star playing the lead. But strange noises, sinister messages, and a mysterious play hidden in the rafters soon make it clear that not everyone is keen to move on. Someone wants the playhouse closed for good. With the help of an old friend turned local police officer, Dean Harrington, Lily digs into the truth behind every question, threat, and possibility presented to her. She’s just not sure if Starlight Cove will be ready for the answers, or if, as they say, the show will go on.Trade Review“The plot will remind readers of a grown up version of a Nancy Drew mystery in the best possible way. Perfect for fans of small-town mysteries and unlikely sleuths.” —Booklist
£13.31
