Holiday Cozy Mysteries
Many writers include one or more holiday cozy mysteries in their series. There are also many stand-alone holiday cozy mysteries, holiday anthologies, and series with nothing but holiday cozies. Christmas cozy mysteries are especially popular. Halloween mysteries are also in demand. Other common holiday mysteries include Thanksgiving cozy mysteries, Easter mysteries, and Fourth of July cozy mysteries. You’ll find lots of recommendations for holiday cozy mysteries on this page.
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Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen is part of the Year-Round Christmas Mystery series, so it's fitting to read all year long, but it is particularly lovely to read around the holidays since it is set in the Christmas season. The mystery is excellent and the Christmas touches make it extra cozy.
Six Tails Past Midnight is a whimsical and imaginative cat-centric mystery filled with charm, puns, and catnip-laced wit. This installment in the No. 2 Feline Detective Agency series will have fans of the Feline Detective Agency purring in satisfaction.
Peppermint Cookie Murder is a whimsical Christmas whodunit that is part fairy tale, part murder mystery, and part coming-of-age story. It has a sweet heroine, a furry sidekick, an enchanting adventure, and a sweet selection of holiday recipes.
Linzer Cookie Murder is a charming holiday confection of a mystery with a big-hearted sleuth, a festive theme, and a pinch of mistletoe magic. The coziness of this sweet mystery will have you reaching for a cup of cocoa and a plate of jam-filled cookies.
A Cattitude Christmas perfectly captures the magic of the season. This witchy cozy mystery is a feel-good tale with devilishly good humor, holiday warmth, and a group of characters that will make you smile and tug at your heart.
Set in Mistletoe, Maine, A Wonderful Christmas Crime combines a cozy small-town mystery with holiday cheer and the excitement of a growing family. It’s the perfect cozy read on a cold winter night.
Crescent City Christmas Chaos whisks readers into the festive frenzy of New Orleans with a blend of wit, holiday cheer, Louisiana-themed recipes, and creative investigation techniques.
A Zappy Little Christmas is a sparkling holiday mystery full of small-town warmth, witty banter, and just the right dose of ghostly mischief. This cozy Christmas caper will make you smile and gasp and everything in between.
Danger at Darkmoor Park is an intoxicating blend of romance, yuletide spirit, and clever sleuthing. It's the kind of holiday mystery that makes you want to sip cocoa and solve crimes by the fire.
Deck the Halls with Homicide is heartwarming and wickedly fun to unwrap. The twin sleuths, small town suspense, and tasty treat descriptions make it as irresistible as a box of holiday truffles!
With a palette of quirky characters, Stroke of Murder blends cozy charm with just the right touch of mystery. Tracy Gardner’s storytelling layers secrets and suspense like brushstrokes.
Author Terrie Farley Moran does an outstanding job of writing Jessica’s character and staying true to the television show. A Killer Christmas feels familiar and allows the reader to go on another adventure with Jessica and the Cabot Cove gang.
The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year has a complex mystery with a holiday rom-com twist. The country manor setting is the perfect backdrop for this laugh-out-loud whodunit.
Gingerbread Danger is sweet and suspenseful with plenty of suspects and clever clues. The story also includes lots of Jethro, the toaster-sized polka-dot pig, to break the tension.
Holly Homicide is a fun and festive cozy mystery that will fill even the Grinchiest reader with the holiday spirit. It’s a lot like a Hallmark Christmas movie in book form.
The Christmas Eve Murders is a festive, closed-circle British cozy mystery set in a snowed-in pub on Christmas Eve. The plot has more twists than a candy cane.
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Shofar, So Good by Aliza Levine is a delightfully refreshing cozy mystery that weaves together family drama, faith, suspense, holiday tension, and the awkwardness of exes and new beaus in a compelling way. it’s a satisfying blend of mystery, emotional stakes, and community.
Savvy Summers and the Sweet Potato Crimes is a rich mystery set on Chicago’s South Side. It is flavored with fantastic food descriptions, sharp dialogue, and cultural depth. It is smartly plotted with heart, humor, and soul to spare.
Smartly written with a sly sense of humor, Natural Barn Killer is the final book in the Farm To Table Mystery Series. It keeps the stakes high and the pacing brisk. Amanda Flower proves once again that she is the master of small-town mysteries.
Killer Candy Corn is a cleverly plotted whodunit that delivers a bewitching blend of coastal charm and light-hearted spookiness. It features clever tricks, yummy treats, and everything a reader could want from a Halloween-themed cozy mystery.
Chaos at the Lazy Bones Bookshop is a fun read with a layered mystery. The book's Halloween-themed setting and the inclusion of a Spooky Season Literary Festival create the perfect festive atmosphere for readers who love Halloween and holiday cozies.
Candy, Cauldrons, and a Corpse is a sweet and spooky mystery full of small-town charm. The well-written and fast-paced story is enchanting and keeps you spellbound from the first page to the last.
A Brew for Chaos is an enchanting mix of cozy mystery, magical intrigue, and small-town charm. The charming backdrop and the cozy fall vibes contrast very well with the chilling mystery and complex plot.
Haunts, Hikes, and Havoc is a fun, cozy romp that playfully combines lighthearted suspense, paranormal intrigue, and laugh-out-loud moments. The story is infused with plenty of charming Southern sass and campground chaos.
Cozy mystery veteran Tonya Kappes stirs up autumnal charm and coffee-shop camaraderie in Brewing Up Bones. This story is full of Southern sass and enough small-town secrets to keep you guessing until the last sip.
Pride and Prejudice and Potions: Lizzy's Story is the perfect blend of cozy fantasy, mystery, and no-spice sweet romance. The hat tips to the original Pride and Prejudice story are plentiful and a joy to read.
French Quarter Fright Night strikes a delightful balance of humor and suspense. The book wraps up with a delightful collection of vintage recipes that perfectly complement the vintage cookbook theme.
A Spirited Blend is the final book in the Crystals & CuriosiTEAS Mystery trilogy. This paranormal cozy mystery, set in a cute, kooky setting, is a fun, thematic read for the Spooky Season.
One of You has a unique yet relatable protagonist and a well-written mystery that keeps you guessing until the end. Author Lorie Lewis Ham does a wonderful job of setting the scene for the season.
At Death's Dough is a deliciously cozy mystery seasoned with pizza sauce, mobster family intrigue, and suspense. The lively setting, charming cast, and twisty treasure hunt combine to create a warm, satisfying read you don't want to put down.
Father's Day Fugitive strikes a warm, entertaining balance of Southern flavor, mystery intrigue, and holiday spirit that Tonya Kappes fans will appreciate. The investigation is engaging with plenty of twists and turns.
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