Off-Topic Murder Mystery Books - Page 3

Sollamyn · 07-23-20, 10:19 AM

Oh, wow! Where to start?

Thanks, Sherrie and Taramisu for the Cozy Mystery links. I should have known to look for that sort of website. I used to read historical romances and I really enjoyed a couple of websites where I got reviews and author interviews, etc. So fun! My literary tastes have changed over the years, though. I haven't read a romance novel in years. Mysteries are more my thing now,

Thanks, again, everybody. I'm intrigued by all of your suggestions.

Donna

Sissy B · 07-23-20, 10:22 AM

Another series I have really enjoyed is Julie Mulhern's Country Club Murders series. It's set in the 1970s. I just finished the latest book that was released at the end of June and I have enjoyed them all. The first book in the series is The Deep End.

frogribbit · 07-23-20, 11:55 AM

Great thread! I didn't know there was actually a cozy-mystery category. I get tired of the blood & gore mysteries.

I do second Sue Grafton's books. Really entertaining.

Harivelo · 07-23-20, 12:41 PM

[QUOTE=sheepla;2883286]I love cozy mysteries.

I love to read cozy mysteries related to things I'm interested in to counteract gritty mystery novels. I really enjoyed biscuit bowl food truck mysteries but JJ Cook hasn't published a new book for years. I currently follow Angela M Sanders' Vintage Clothing Mysteries.
In between cozy and standard mystery series I really enjoy MC Beaton's Agatha Raisin and Hamish McBeth series, Alexander McCall Smith's No. 1 Ladie's Detective Agency\, Lindsey Davis' Flavia Albia.

Harivelo · 07-23-20, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sherry7899

Nancy Pickard Jenny Cain series

Sandra Scoppettone Lauren Laurano series

Sue Ann Jaffarian Odelia Grey series

Sharyn McCrumb

Dorothy Cannell

Jon Katz suburban detective series

Laura Leveine

I love love love Sharyn McCrumb's MacPherson books

She also wrote great mysteries set in Appalachia that often have a supernatural touch to them.

sherry7899 · 07-23-20, 01:02 PM

I have not read Sharyn McCrumb's other series. I will look into it. Thanks!

I would have more suggestions if I had not donated/given away so many books! I do not generally read mysteries more than once, so I do not hold onto them.

Harivelo · 07-23-20, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sollamyn

Hi! Sorry for the off-topic post but I would like to get some of those cozy murder mystery books. I did a search on Amazon and there seems to be at least a thousand different choices!

Can anyone recommend some good series? I'm accustomed to a certain quality of writing, so I would prefer something that has some...um...intelligence? I don't need for them to be super humorous, just engaging and a good light read. For reference, I like shows like Father Brown, Poirot (but not looking for Agatha Christie novels at this time), Marple, Grantchester, Midsomer Murders, Broadchurch, etc. The books do not have to be set in England, though. I just really like British TV mysteries!

Thanks!

Donna

Donna, sounds like you could be my soul sister. Have you tried Elizabeth George ? She's an American who wrote theInspector Thomas Lynley books that were turned into a BBC series. Ooops, Elizabeth George's books don't fall into the cozy category. In another post in this link I also recommended Sharyn McCrumb's Elizabeth MacPherson mysteries. I also love Lindsey Davis' Flavia Alba series. She wrote a Marcus Didius Falco series first but I haven't read a single book from that one. Falco is Flavia's adoptive dad.

Harivelo · 07-23-20, 01:27 PM

[QUOTE=Harivelo;2883332][QUOTE=sheepla;2883286]I love cozy mysteries.

I love reading cozy mysteries related to things I'm interested in to counteract gritty mystery novels. I really enjoyed biscuit bowl food truck mysteries but JJ Cook hasn't published a new book for years. I currently follow Angela M Sanders' Vintage Clothing Mysteries. Other great favorites are MC Beaton's Agatha Raisin and Hamish McBeth series, Alexander McCall Smith's No. 1 Ladie's Detective Agency.

OSusanna · 07-23-20, 01:50 PM

I’m going to second the Inspector Lynsey series by Elizabeth George. While not technically “cozy”, the writing is a step above other mystery series in my opinion and there is an extraordinary attention to character development. Also, this is a long series and so if you do like it you could be reading for awhile.

I tried to get my mom to read them but they were not to her taste. I was sad because I wanted to have an Elizabeth George book club!

Vantreesta · 07-23-20, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by alisoncooks

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cozy_mystery

Thanks! Definitely different from the books I read (says a huge Stephen King fan!).

Maybe the title being Cozy Mysteries would have helped as that's very different from what I and others often consider a murder mystery.

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07-23-20, 10:19 AM
Sollamyn Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: S. Illinois	Oh, wow! Where to start? Thanks, Sherrie and Taramisu for the Cozy Mystery links. I should have known to look for that sort of website. I used to read historical romances and I really enjoyed a couple of websites where I got reviews and author interviews, etc. So fun! My literary tastes have changed over the years, though. I haven't read a romance novel in years. Mysteries are more my thing now, Thanks, again, everybody. I'm intrigued by all of your suggestions. Donna __________________ Someone who thinks logically provides a nice contrast to the real world. unknown

07-23-20, 10:22 AM
Sissy B Join Date: Oct 2002	Another series I have really enjoyed is Julie Mulhern's Country Club Murders series. It's set in the 1970s. I just finished the latest book that was released at the end of June and I have enjoyed them all. The first book in the series is The Deep End.

07-23-20, 11:55 AM
frogribbit VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kansas	Great thread! I didn't know there was actually a cozy-mystery category. I get tired of the blood & gore mysteries. I do second Sue Grafton's books. Really entertaining.

07-23-20, 12:41 PM
Harivelo Join Date: Jan 2005	[QUOTE=sheepla;2883286]I love cozy mysteries. I love to read cozy mysteries related to things I'm interested in to counteract gritty mystery novels. I really enjoyed biscuit bowl food truck mysteries but JJ Cook hasn't published a new book for years. I currently follow Angela M Sanders' Vintage Clothing Mysteries. In between cozy and standard mystery series I really enjoy MC Beaton's Agatha Raisin and Hamish McBeth series, Alexander McCall Smith's No. 1 Ladie's Detective Agency\, Lindsey Davis' Flavia Albia.

07-23-20, 01:02 PM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	I have not read Sharyn McCrumb's other series. I will look into it. Thanks! I would have more suggestions if I had not donated/given away so many books! I do not generally read mysteries more than once, so I do not hold onto them. __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

07-23-20, 01:27 PM
Harivelo Join Date: Jan 2005	[QUOTE=Harivelo;2883332][QUOTE=sheepla;2883286]I love cozy mysteries. I love reading cozy mysteries related to things I'm interested in to counteract gritty mystery novels. I really enjoyed biscuit bowl food truck mysteries but JJ Cook hasn't published a new book for years. I currently follow Angela M Sanders' Vintage Clothing Mysteries. Other great favorites are MC Beaton's Agatha Raisin and Hamish McBeth series, Alexander McCall Smith's No. 1 Ladie's Detective Agency.

07-23-20, 01:50 PM
OSusanna Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Western WA	I’m going to second the Inspector Lynsey series by Elizabeth George. While not technically “cozy”, the writing is a step above other mystery series in my opinion and there is an extraordinary attention to character development. Also, this is a long series and so if you do like it you could be reading for awhile. I tried to get my mom to read them but they were not to her taste. I was sad because I wanted to have an Elizabeth George book club!