August Cozy Mysteries
Fun Summer Mystery Books to Read in August
As the golden days of summer linger on, there's nothing quite like settling in with a cozy mystery to savor the season's final sunny stretches. The August cozy mysteries featured here star smart female amateur sleuths who unravel intriguing puzzles amid charming backdrops like summer festivals and bustling beaches, offering the perfect balance of light suspense, clever twists, and heartwarming escapism. They're perfect for soaking up the last warm rays by the water or enjoying a quiet evening read.
Dating Can Be Deadly is part of the Amish Matchmaker Mysteries by Amanda Flower. In this August cozy mystery, an Amish widow and her zany English best friend patch together clues to solve a quilting mystery at an Ohio county fair.
Tilling the Truth is part of the Garden Squad Mystery Series by Julia Henry. In this gardening mystery, a gardening retiree and her squad of senior pals try to dig up the truth when someone mows down one of the peskier locals.
Boiled Over is part of the Maine Clambake Mystery Series by Barbara Ross. In this August mystery, a Maine clambaker turns up the heat on a few suspicious characters during her town’s Founder's Day summer celebration.
Killer on the Court is part of the Murder, She Wrote Mystery Series by Jessica Fletcher and Terrie Farley Moran. In this cozy mystery, Jessica Fletcher and her nephew Grady take a killer summer vacation in a New York beachside community.
Live and Let Fly is part of the Kite Shop Mystery Series by Tate Clover. In this August cozy mystery, an Oregon kite shop owner gets involved in a murder mystery that could send her dreams crashing to the ground.
The French for Murder is part of the Lady Eleanor Swift Mysteries by Verity Bright. In this historical cozy mystery, Lady Eleanor Swift visits a French villa in the summer of 1922 and finds a dead American movie star in the wine cellar.
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