Best The Cozy Mystery Books

Torrent Witches Cozy Mysteries Complete Box Set: Books 1-10

Torrent Witches • Book 1

by Tess Lake

Ten books of magical murder mysteries featuring part-time journalist Harlow Torrent, whose slip magic helps solve everything from butter festival deaths to family curses.

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Ten books of magical murder mysteries featuring part-time journalist Harlow Torrent, whose slip magic helps solve everything from butter festival deaths to family curses.

[The Murder at the Vicarage] [by: Agatha Christie]

Miss Marple • Book 1

by Agatha Christie

Miss Marple's debut case involves the murder of the most hated man in St. Mary Mead, where everyone had motive to kill Colonel Protheroe. Christie establishes her genius for making the obvious suspect innocent and the innocent suspect obvious.

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Miss Marple's debut case involves the murder of the most hated man in St. Mary Mead, where everyone had motive to kill Colonel Protheroe. Christie establishes her genius for making the obvious suspect innocent and the innocent suspect obvious.

The Valentine Cipher: A Homefront Sleuths Mystery (The Homefront Sleuths Cozy Mystery Series Book 8)

Homefront Sleuths • Book 8

by Anna Elliott, Charles Veley

Valentine's Day wedding preparations turn deadly when the village curate is murdered days before seven couples plan to wed. Elliott and Veley blend wartime tension with cozy village mystery as Harry investigates with a famous secret guest about to arrive.

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Valentine's Day wedding preparations turn deadly when the village curate is murdered days before seven couples plan to wed. Elliott and Veley blend wartime tension with cozy village mystery as Harry investigates with a famous secret guest about to arrive.

First Degree

Andy Carpenter • Book 2

by David Rosenfelt

Andy Carpenter must clear his girlfriend's name in a murder case while his loyal golden retriever provides moral support. Rosenfelt blends legal procedural with dog-loving humor.

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Andy Carpenter must clear his girlfriend's name in a murder case while his loyal golden retriever provides moral support. Rosenfelt blends legal procedural with dog-loving humor.

A Murder Is Announced: B2 (Collins Agatha Christie ELT Readers)

Miss Marple • Book 4

by Agatha Christie

A newspaper ad announces a murder will take place at Little Paddocks, and when someone actually dies, Miss Marple must solve Chipping Cleghorn's deadliest puzzle.

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A newspaper ad announces a murder will take place at Little Paddocks, and when someone actually dies, Miss Marple must solve Chipping Cleghorn's deadliest puzzle.

The Proof of the Pudding

Her Royal Spyness • Book 17

by Rhys Bowen

Santa's Little Yelpers

Andy Carpenter • Book 26

by David Rosenfelt

Holiday mysteries don't get more charming than this Andy Carpenter adventure, where a lawyer and his golden retriever investigate Christmas chaos at their dog rescue foundation.

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Holiday mysteries don't get more charming than this Andy Carpenter adventure, where a lawyer and his golden retriever investigate Christmas chaos at their dog rescue foundation.

Sleeping Murder

Miss Marple • Book 12

by Agatha Christie

Gwenda's new house triggers terrifying memories of a murder she witnessed as a child, drawing Miss Marple into investigating a decades-old crime that someone will kill to keep buried.

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Gwenda's new house triggers terrifying memories of a murder she witnessed as a child, drawing Miss Marple into investigating a decades-old crime that someone will kill to keep buried.

4.50 from Paddington (Agatha Christie)

Miss Marple • Book 7

by Agatha Christie

Miss Marple investigates a murder witnessed between moving trains — no body, no crime scene, just an impossible puzzle only she takes seriously.

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Miss Marple investigates a murder witnessed between moving trains — no body, no crime scene, just an impossible puzzle only she takes seriously.

Deck the Hounds

Andy Carpenter • Book 18

by David Rosenfelt

Helping a homeless man and his dog draws reluctant lawyer Andy Carpenter into another murder investigation. Rosenfelt's Christmas mystery combines his signature wit with genuine holiday warmth.

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Helping a homeless man and his dog draws reluctant lawyer Andy Carpenter into another murder investigation. Rosenfelt's Christmas mystery combines his signature wit with genuine holiday warmth.

The Twelve Dogs of Christmas

Andy Carpenter • Book 15

by David Rosenfelt

Andy Carpenter actually wants this case—defending his friend Martha 'Pups' Boyer, who rescues stray puppies until they find permanent homes. Rosenfelt mixes legal procedural with heartwarming dog rescue operations.

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Andy Carpenter actually wants this case—defending his friend Martha 'Pups' Boyer, who rescues stray puppies until they find permanent homes. Rosenfelt mixes legal procedural with heartwarming dog rescue operations.

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency • Book 1

by Alexander McCall Smith

Precious Ramotswe establishes herself as Botswana's premier lady detective, handling cases from wayward husbands to missing children with wisdom and compassion. McCall Smith creates a refreshingly optimistic mystery series that celebrates African culture while tackling serious social issues.

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Precious Ramotswe establishes herself as Botswana's premier lady detective, handling cases from wayward husbands to missing children with wisdom and compassion. McCall Smith creates a refreshingly optimistic mystery series that celebrates African culture while tackling serious social issues.

Cat Among the Pigeons (Agatha Christie Collection)

Hercule Poirot • Book 33

by Agatha Christie

Poirot investigates when curriculum turns deadly at a prestigious academy, where international intrigue meets traditional British mystery in Christie's expertly plotted puzzle.

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Poirot investigates when curriculum turns deadly at a prestigious academy, where international intrigue meets traditional British mystery in Christie's expertly plotted puzzle.

The Body in the Library

Miss Marple • Book 2

by Agatha Christie

When the Bantrys discover a glamorous stranger's corpse in their library, the scandal threatens their reputation until Miss Marple unravels the victim's true identity.

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When the Bantrys discover a glamorous stranger's corpse in their library, the scandal threatens their reputation until Miss Marple unravels the victim's true identity.

[The Moving Finger] [by: Agatha Christie]

Miss Marple • Book 3

by Agatha Christie

Anonymous hate mail drives a peaceful English village to suicide and suspicion until Christie's sharp-eyed sleuth unravels the psychological warfare.

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Anonymous hate mail drives a peaceful English village to suicide and suspicion until Christie's sharp-eyed sleuth unravels the psychological warfare.

A Caribbean Mystery

Miss Marple • Book 9

by Agatha Christie

Miss Marple's tropical vacation turns deadly when a fellow guest claims to have photographed a murderer, then winds up dead himself in this perfectly plotted Caribbean mystery.

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Miss Marple's tropical vacation turns deadly when a fellow guest claims to have photographed a murderer, then winds up dead himself in this perfectly plotted Caribbean mystery.

Who Let the Dog Out?

Andy Carpenter • Book 13

by David Rosenfelt

A break-in at Andy Carpenter's dog rescue foundation targets one specific animal, pulling the reluctant lawyer into a case involving more than stolen pets.

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A break-in at Andy Carpenter's dog rescue foundation targets one specific animal, pulling the reluctant lawyer into a case involving more than stolen pets.

Rumpole at Christmas

Rumpole of the Bailey • Book 16

by John Mortimer

Christmas brings no peace for London's most irreverent barrister as criminals refuse to honor the holiday spirit. Mortimer's festive collection proves that murder, mayhem, and Rumpole's wit make the perfect holiday companions.

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Christmas brings no peace for London's most irreverent barrister as criminals refuse to honor the holiday spirit. Mortimer's festive collection proves that murder, mayhem, and Rumpole's wit make the perfect holiday companions.

The Blackout Murders

Homefront Sleuths • Book 1

by Anna Elliott, Charles Veley

Evie Harris returns to reopen her grandmother's tea shop in 1941, but a blackout murder forces five unlikely villagers together to catch a killer among them.

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Evie Harris returns to reopen her grandmother's tea shop in 1941, but a blackout murder forces five unlikely villagers together to catch a killer among them.

Bad News

Dortmunder • Book 10

by Donald E. Westlake, Unknown Author

Criminal mastermind Fitzroy Guilderpost wants John Dortmunder to dig up a grave and switch two Indians who've been dead for seventy years. Dortmunder hates manual labor, but the money talks louder than his back complaints.

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Criminal mastermind Fitzroy Guilderpost wants John Dortmunder to dig up a grave and switch two Indians who've been dead for seventy years. Dortmunder hates manual labor, but the money talks louder than his back complaints.

The Careful Use of Compliments

Isabel Dalhousie • Book 4

by Alexander McCall Smith

New mother Isabel Dalhousie balances caring for baby Charlie with investigating art forgeries and considering Jamie's marriage proposal. McCall Smith's gentle philosophical detective applies ethical reasoning to both criminal puzzles and domestic decisions.

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New mother Isabel Dalhousie balances caring for baby Charlie with investigating art forgeries and considering Jamie's marriage proposal. McCall Smith's gentle philosophical detective applies ethical reasoning to both criminal puzzles and domestic decisions.

The Comforts of a Muddy Saturday

Isabel Dalhousie • Book 5

by Alexander McCall Smith

Edinburgh philosopher Isabel Dalhousie examines claims of scientific fraud, balancing ethical inquiry with personal relationships. McCall Smith weaves moral philosophy into cozy mystery with characteristic warmth.

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Edinburgh philosopher Isabel Dalhousie examines claims of scientific fraud, balancing ethical inquiry with personal relationships. McCall Smith weaves moral philosophy into cozy mystery with characteristic warmth.

A Distant View of Everything

Isabel Dalhousie • Book 11

by Alexander McCall Smith

New mother Isabel Dalhousie balances baby joy and toddler jealousy while helping a matchmaker who's having second thoughts about her most recent romantic arrangement.

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New mother Isabel Dalhousie balances baby joy and toddler jealousy while helping a matchmaker who's having second thoughts about her most recent romantic arrangement.

At Bertram's Hotel

Miss Marple • Book 10

by Agatha Christie

Miss Marple's London holiday at the perfectly traditional Bertram's Hotel turns sinister when she detects criminal activity behind the impeccable service and old-world charm.

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Miss Marple's London holiday at the perfectly traditional Bertram's Hotel turns sinister when she detects criminal activity behind the impeccable service and old-world charm.

Rainbow's End

The Felse Investigations • Book 13

by Ellis Peters

Wealthy newcomer Arthur Rainbow's aggressive campaign to modernize the sleepy village of Middlehope creates so much resentment that murder becomes the community's final solution.

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Wealthy newcomer Arthur Rainbow's aggressive campaign to modernize the sleepy village of Middlehope creates so much resentment that murder becomes the community's final solution.

The Charming Quirks of Others

Isabel Dalhousie • Book 7

by Alexander McCall Smith

McCall Smith's philosophical amateur detective tackles moral questions alongside criminal ones, set against Edinburgh's genteel backdrop with characteristic wit.

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McCall Smith's philosophical amateur detective tackles moral questions alongside criminal ones, set against Edinburgh's genteel backdrop with characteristic wit.

Black Is the Colour of My True Love's Heart

The Felse Investigations • Book 6

by Ellis Peters

A weekend folk music course at a remote English mansion becomes the perfect cover for settling old scores when one singer's haunting performance contains a message meant for murder.

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A weekend folk music course at a remote English mansion becomes the perfect cover for settling old scores when one singer's haunting performance contains a message meant for murder.

The Uncommon Appeal of Clouds

Isabel Dalhousie • Book 9

by Alexander McCall Smith

Isabel Dalhousie weaves philosophical musings with detective work as she unravels an art world mystery, proving that moral questions are often more complex than criminal ones.

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Isabel Dalhousie weaves philosophical musings with detective work as she unravels an art world mystery, proving that moral questions are often more complex than criminal ones.

The Harlequin Tea Set and Other Stories (Agatha Christie Collection)

Hercule Poirot • Book 44

by Agatha Christie

Christie's lesser-known short stories showcase both familiar detective Poirot and the enigmatic problem-solver Harley Quin. Nine ingenious puzzles that demonstrate why Christie remains the undisputed queen of mystery fiction.

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Christie's lesser-known short stories showcase both familiar detective Poirot and the enigmatic problem-solver Harley Quin. Nine ingenious puzzles that demonstrate why Christie remains the undisputed queen of mystery fiction.

Hiss and Hers

Agatha Raisin • Book 23

by M.C. Beaton

Amateur detective Agatha Raisin organizes a charity ball to impress her gardener crush, only to find him murdered when he doesn't show. Beaton serves up cozy mystery with her usual dose of romantic chaos.

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Amateur detective Agatha Raisin organizes a charity ball to impress her gardener crush, only to find him murdered when he doesn't show. Beaton serves up cozy mystery with her usual dose of romantic chaos.

A Plot to Die For: Small town Ireland. Big town murder.

Blooming Murder Mystery • Book 1

by Ardal O'Hanlon

Celebrity gardener Finn O'Leary returns home to care for his mother and gets dragged into the Tidy Towns competition—and a murder investigation.

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Celebrity gardener Finn O'Leary returns home to care for his mother and gets dragged into the Tidy Towns competition—and a murder investigation.

The Sunday Philosophy Club

Isabel Dalhousie • Book 1

by Alexander McCall Smith

Edinburgh philosopher Isabel Dalhousie witnesses a fatal fall at a concert and can't resist investigating, despite having no official reason to meddle in police business.

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Edinburgh philosopher Isabel Dalhousie witnesses a fatal fall at a concert and can't resist investigating, despite having no official reason to meddle in police business.

Boyfriends and Broomsticks (A Scary Harry Private Detective Cozy Mystery Book 2)

by Crystal Dawn, Em Editing, TP BookNookNuts, Bonna Art

Private detective Harry tackles a magical murder when her boyfriend's witch cousin dies from a broomstick blow to the head. Dawn combines supernatural elements with cozy mystery conventions in this second installment.

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Private detective Harry tackles a magical murder when her boyfriend's witch cousin dies from a broomstick blow to the head. Dawn combines supernatural elements with cozy mystery conventions in this second installment.

Deadly Nightshade

Martha's Vineyard Mystery • Book 1

by Cynthia Riggs

Victoria Trumbull's 92 years on Martha's Vineyard prepare her for many things, but not the scream and splash that lead to discovering a body. Island tranquility shatters when murder disrupts paradise.

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Victoria Trumbull's 92 years on Martha's Vineyard prepare her for many things, but not the scream and splash that lead to discovering a body. Island tranquility shatters when murder disrupts paradise.