A Necessary Death Author: Terri Karsten Genre: Historical Mystery Setting: A tavern in Colonial Pennsylvania 1764 Release Date: September 15, 2025, by Wagonbridge Publishing Pages: 272 Summary: With Penelope Corbitt in the kitchen, the tavern will never be the same. Penelope Corbitt can turn a lump of meat and a bit of flour into a […]
Black Cat Detectives Author: Kit Gray Genre: Cozy Paranormal Mystery Setting: Corvin’s Crossing Release Date: May 26, 2026, by Crooked Lane Books Pages: 304 Summary: A charming cozy mystery with a delightful twist: The detectives are three kittens with magical powers, determined to solve a most purr-plexing case. Precocious kittens Bippity, Boppity, and Boop are […]
Gossiping About Grimoires Series: Whispering Witch Mysteries #1 Author: Mildred Abbott Genre: Cozy Paranormal Culinary Mystery Setting: French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana Release Date: March 1, 2026, by Independently Published Pages: 400 Summary: Maeve Hawthorn writes about witches for a living. They want her to stop. When a book signing ends in her abduction, Maeve’s […]
Sore Like an Eagle Series: Redwoods Country Mystery #3 Author: Marc Jedel Genre: Cozy Mystery Setting: California’s Redwoods Country Release Date: April 20, 2026, by BGM Press Pages: 241 Summary: The coroner is claiming natural causes. The mayor is crying murder. Can this feisty retiree spot the truth before the clues drown in the chaos? […]
Murder, Local Style Series: Orchid Isle Mysteries #3 Author: Leslie Karst Genre: Cozy Mystery Setting: Hawaii Release Date: April 7, 2026, by Severn House Pages: 240 Summary: Retired caterer Valerie Corbin investigates a suspicious poisoning in this Orchid Isle cozy culinary mystery, featuring a feisty queer couple who swap surfing lessons for sleuthing sessions in […]
Arson, Old Lace and Murder Series: Charlie Kingsley Mysteries #8 Author: Michele Pariza Wacek Genre: Cozy Mystery Setting: 1990s Redemption, Wisconsin Release Date: March 25, 2026, by Love-Based Publishing Pages: 200 Summary: Charlie Kingsley is not a private investigator. She makes and sells custom teas out of her home. Which is why she initially refused […]
A Staged Death Series: Lady Librarian Mysteries #4 Author: Samantha Larsen Genre: Historical Mystery Setting: 1787 Bath, England Release Date: March 31, 2026, by Dreamscape First Listening Length: 8 hours and 30 minutes Summary: A cozy historical mystery set in the 18th century—perfect for Bridgerton fans! 1787, Bath. Mrs. Tiffany Lathrop has catalogued the entire library […]
Driftless Spirits Series: Secrets in Casten’s Horn #1 Author: Karen Ringel Genre: Cozy Paranormal Mystery Setting: Casten’s Horn, Wisconsin Release Date: October 30, 2025, by Casten House Books Pages: 280 Summary: Charlotte Burke can’t shake her recurring dream. Over and over again she dreams of finding a mysterious journal on a candlelit desk while wandering […]