October Cozy Mysteries
Cozy Fall Mystery Books to Read in October
As autumn's colors peak and nights stretch under a harvest sky, it's the perfect chance to sink into a compelling mystery. The October cozy mysteries showcased here spotlight resourceful amateur detectives who untangle clever puzzles in atmospheric spots like pumpkin-dotted farms and fog-kissed villages. They strike the ideal balance of suspense, light humor, and snug comfort. Whether you're sipping cider beside a crackling fire or nestling under a throw as the wind picks up, these inviting seasonal stories make for the ultimate fall retreat.
It’s About Time is the first book in the Wicked Salem Mysteries by Carol J. Perry. In this October cozy mystery, a mystery-loving semi-retired senior librarian, her pals, and a clairvoyant cat spell trouble for criminals in the Witch City.
Murder With a Sip of Apple Cider is the first book in the Whisper Hollow Cozies by Laura M Drake. In this fall mystery, a woman works with a sheriff who broke her heart to discover who is trying to sabotage her bestie's fall wedding.
The Pint of No Return is part of the Sloan Krause Mystery Series by Ellie Alexander. In this October cozy mystery, a brewmaster in a cute Bavarian-themed town tries to figure out who killed a dreamy movie star during Oktoberfest.
Murder at a Scottish Halloween is part of the Scottish Shire Mystery Series by Traci Hall. In this cozy Halloween mystery, the owner of a seaside sweater shop goes on a Halloween ghost hunt in the haunted ruins of a small Scottish town.
The Cider Shop Rules is part of the Cider Shop Mysteries by Julie Anne Lindsey. In this fall cozy mystery, the proprietors of a family cider shop in the Blue Ridge Mountains get mixed up in a mystery during their town’s fall festival.
The Harvest Festival Murders is part of the Homefront Sleuths Mysteries by Anna Elliott and Charles Veley. In this October mystery, the Homefront Sleuths investigate the death of a mysterious government official at the Harvest Festival in 1940s England.
