Off-Topic Murder Mystery Books

Sollamyn · 07-22-20, 06:03 PM

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

alisoncooks · 07-22-20, 06:07 PM

Ooh, have you read the Lady Hardcastle books? Cozies aren't my genre but these were free with Kindle Unlimited (and I had a free trial). They're witty and quirky and full of British humor.

Vantreesta · 07-22-20, 06:08 PM

These may not fit your criteria but my favorite murder mysteries are by William Kent Krueger. It helps that they are set in northern MN!

I can't put his books down once I start. But I doubt they're anything like your British mysteries!

sherry7899 · 07-22-20, 06:27 PM

I have not read them all, but you may like the Aunt Dimity series by Nancy Atherton

Please check here:

https://cozy-mysteries-unlimited.com...ry/british/%2A

https://www.deadgoodbooks.co.uk/small-town-crime-books/

https://cozy-mysteries-unlimited.com

I liked the Luke Thanet series by Dorothy Simpson

I will find more names and post later.

Bluebelle · 07-22-20, 06:34 PM

Donna Andrews has a great cozy series - I think all the titles have a type of bird in it. Sofie Ryan Second Chance mystery series. Lorna Barrett Booktown series. Betty Hechtman crochet mystery series is pretty funny. Carolyn Hart Death on Demand series is very good. I like alternating cozies with thrillers.

sherry7899 · 07-22-20, 06:42 PM

I really like Diane Mott Davidson's Goldie Schultz series. If you enjoy cooking,you may enjoy it also.

They are not exactly cozy, but two favorite series of mine are the China Bayles series by Susan Wittig Albert and Ellen Hart's series set in Minnesota about a restaurant owner who solves mysteries. It is the Jane Lawless series.

monterey vidiot · 07-22-20, 06:42 PM

Laura Childs is my favorite for cozy mysteries. She has several series. The tea shop in Chraleston SC, scrapbook shop in NOLA, and a diner in the midwest. Plus, each bok has recipes (that the characters ate) in the back. They are awesome, although I did stop telling people that they're from murder mystery book.

Miss Fisher's mysteries are set in 1920's Australia; author is Kerry Greenwood. I've read all of them and was sad to finish the set.

Gams · 07-22-20, 06:42 PM

I really like Sue Grafton’s alphabet mysteries.

sherry7899 · 07-22-20, 06:44 PM

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

Sollamyn · 07-22-20, 07:16 PM

Thanks so much for all the ideas. I will do some investigating!

I did like the Miss Fisher series that was on...Netflix? Amazon? Acorn? I can't remember, but I did enjoy those, so maybe I'd like the books. Also, I did see that there is a series of Agatha Raisin books. I enjoyed that show, too!

Donna

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07-22-20, 06:03 PM
Sollamyn Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: S. Illinois	Murder Mystery Books 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 __________________ Someone who thinks logically provides a nice contrast to the real world. unknown

07-22-20, 06:07 PM
alisoncooks Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TarHeel country	Ooh, have you read the Lady Hardcastle books? Cozies aren't my genre but these were free with Kindle Unlimited (and I had a free trial). They're witty and quirky and full of British humor.

07-22-20, 06:08 PM
Vantreesta Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Snowman Land :)	These may not fit your criteria but my favorite murder mysteries are by William Kent Krueger. It helps that they are set in northern MN! I can't put his books down once I start. But I doubt they're anything like your British mysteries! __________________ "No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch." "God, please help me to be the person my dog thinks I am." "You can't run from your problems. But you'll both feel a little lighter when you get back." ~New Balance shoe ad You don't have to be fast, just keep moving forward. Note to self: You don't get to complain about things you won't work to change! Word for 2024: Accomplished; Word for 2023: Grounded; Word for 2022: Consistency; Word for 2021: Mindfulness

07-22-20, 06:27 PM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	I have not read them all, but you may like the Aunt Dimity series by Nancy Atherton Please check here: https://cozy-mysteries-unlimited.com...ry/british/%2A https://www.deadgoodbooks.co.uk/small-town-crime-books/ https://cozy-mysteries-unlimited.com I liked the Luke Thanet series by Dorothy Simpson I will find more names and post later. __________________ "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

07-22-20, 06:34 PM
Bluebelle Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Virginia	Donna Andrews has a great cozy series - I think all the titles have a type of bird in it. Sofie Ryan Second Chance mystery series. Lorna Barrett Booktown series. Betty Hechtman crochet mystery series is pretty funny. Carolyn Hart Death on Demand series is very good. I like alternating cozies with thrillers.

07-22-20, 06:42 PM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	I really like Diane Mott Davidson's Goldie Schultz series. If you enjoy cooking,you may enjoy it also. They are not exactly cozy, but two favorite series of mine are the China Bayles series by Susan Wittig Albert and Ellen Hart's series set in Minnesota about a restaurant owner who solves mysteries. It is the Jane Lawless series. __________________ "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

07-22-20, 06:42 PM
monterey vidiot VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Monterey County, California	Laura Childs is my favorite for cozy mysteries. She has several series. The tea shop in Chraleston SC, scrapbook shop in NOLA, and a diner in the midwest. Plus, each bok has recipes (that the characters ate) in the back. They are awesome, although I did stop telling people that they're from murder mystery book. Miss Fisher's mysteries are set in 1920's Australia; author is Kerry Greenwood. I've read all of them and was sad to finish the set. __________________ "It takes work to change the shape of this muscle." Susan Harris in The Firm Vol. 1, talking about the triceps, in 1986 Still working on my triceps after all these years. ~Cynthia

07-22-20, 06:42 PM
Gams Join Date: Mar 2007	I really like Sue Grafton’s alphabet mysteries.

07-22-20, 06:44 PM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	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 __________________ "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

07-22-20, 07:16 PM
Sollamyn Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: S. Illinois	Thanks so much for all the ideas. I will do some investigating! I did like the Miss Fisher series that was on...Netflix? Amazon? Acorn? I can't remember, but I did enjoy those, so maybe I'd like the books. Also, I did see that there is a series of Agatha Raisin books. I enjoyed that show, too! Donna __________________ Someone who thinks logically provides a nice contrast to the real world. unknown