By this I do not mean that Mrs. Malory lives without the modern conveniences that we all take for granted. I mean that Hazel Holt’s mysteries are very much in line with the classic Cozy Mystery authors. Mrs. Malory is an amateur sleuth who lives in a quaint and Cozy village where everyone seems to know everyone else, the criminal action takes place “off stage”, there is no profanity/swearing, no gratuitous sex or violence, and strong character development. (I hope I didn’t skip any other characteristics!)
I know I have written about how much I enjoy the Mrs. Malory Mystery Series before, but I hope it’s been long enough so as not to seem too repetitive. I strongly recommend Hazel Holt‘s Mrs. Malory Mystery Series.
Please tell us about a Cozy Mystery series (or a few!) that you read this past month that you think the rest of us should try reading, if we don’t already. And, please tell us why. These should only be the Cozy Mysteries that you think stood out as being even better than the other Cozies you read during the month.
[As usual, I ask that you don’t tell us about the mystery books you read that you didn’t like.]
What Cozy Mystery book (or author) have you read during July 2014, and why did you enjoy it (or him/her)?
Here are the current recommended authors who some of you have read this past month:
Victoria Abbott (aka Mary Jane Maffini & Victoria Maffini): Book Collectors Mystery Series
Susan Wittig Albert (aka Robin Paige): China Bayles Mystery Series
Margaret Addison: Rose Simpson Mystery Series (book #1 is Murder at Ashgrove House)
Tasha Alexander: Lady Emily Mystery Series
Barbara Allan: Trash ‘n’ Treasures Mystery Series
Beverly Allen (aka Barbara Early): Bridal Bouquet Shop Mystery Series
Donna Andrews: Meg Langslow Mystery Series
Nancy Atherton: Aunt Dimity Mystery Series
M.C. Beaton (aka Marion Chesney): Agatha Raisin Mystery Series
Heather Blake (aka Heather Webber): Wishcraft Mystery Series
Rhys Bowen: Molly Murphy Mystery Series
Rhys Bowen: Royal Highness Mystery Series
Simon Brett: Blotto and Twinks Mystery Series
Emily Brightwell: Mrs. Jeffries Mystery Series
Leslie Budewitz: Food Lovers’ Village Mystery Series
JoAnna Carl (aka Eve K. Sandstrom): Chocoholic Mystery Series
Kate Carlisle: Bibliophile Mystery Series
Alyse Carlson: Garden Society Mystery Series
Agatha Christie: Hercule Poirot Mystery Series
Agatha Christie: Superintendent Battle Mystery Series
Agatha Christie: Why Didn’t They Ask Evans (Stand Alone mystery)
V.C. Clinton Baddeley: Only a Matter of Time
Sheila Connolly (akaSarah Atwell): Orchard Mystery Series
Shelley Costa: Miracolo Mystery Series
Krista Davis: Domestic Diva Mystery Series
Dawn Eastman: Family Fortune Mystery Series
Kate Ellis: Wesley Peterson Mystery Series
Female Sleuths Megapack Lady Molly of Scotland Yard Loveday Brooke and Amelia Butterworth
Daryl Wood Gerber (aka Avery Aames): Cookbook Nook Mystery Series
Dorothy Gilman: Mrs. Pollifax Mystery Series
Sally Goldenbaum: Seaside Knitters Mystery Series
Celine Grace: Death at the Manor (book # 1 in the Asharton Manor Mystery Series – novella length)
Victoria Hamilton (aka Amanda Cooper & Donna Lea Simpson): Merry Muffin Mystery Series
David Handler: Berger & Mitry Mystery Series
Betty Hechtman:Yarn Retreat Mystery Series
Joan Hess (aka Joan Hadley): Claire Malloy Mystery Series
Lee Hollis: Hailey Powell Food & Cocktail Mystery Series
Hazel Holt: Mrs. Malory Mystery Series
Dorothy Howell: Haley Randolph Mystery Series
Julie Hyzy: White House Chef Mystery Series
Julie Hyzy: Manor of Murder Mystery Series
Sue Ann Jaffarian: Ghost of Granny Apples Mystery Series
Joyce & Jim Lavene (aka J.J. Cook & Ellie Grant): Renaissance Faire Mystery Series
Donna Leon: Guido Brunetti Mystery Series
Kylie Logan (aka Miranda Bliss & Casey Daniels): League of Literary Ladies Mystery Series
Rhett MacPherson: Torie O’shea Mystery Series
Molly MacRae: Haunted Yarn Shop Mystery Series
Edith Maxwell (aka Tace Baker): Local Foods Mystery Series
Jennifer McAndrews: Ill-Gotten Panes (book # 1 in Stained Glass Mystery Series)
Sharyn McCrumb: Ballad Mystery Series
Jenn McKinlay (aka Josie Belle & Lucy Lawrence): Hat Shop Mystery Series
Karen Musser Nortman: Frannie Shoemaker Campground Mystery Series (book #1 is Bats and Bones)
Nancy J. Parra (aka Nancy Coco): Perfect Proposals Mystery Series
Ann Purser: Ivy Beasley Mystery Series
Heather Webber (aka Heather Blake): Lucy Valentine Mystery Series
[If you click on the author’s name (blue) link, it will take you to his/her page on the Cozy Mystery site. The pages have all of the authors’ books listed chronologically.]
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P.S. While I try to respond to all of the comments that are made on the Cozy Mystery blog, I generally don’t respond to the comments on these monthly recommendation entries. I do, however, list the recommended books that come via the Cozy Mystery blog’s comments!
Well, I know it’s the end of June, because we are approaching the Fourth of July AND because it is hotter and more humid here in San Antonio than it was last month. Even without looking at the calendar, I could have guessed Fourth of July is right around the corner because last night I heard the first (illegal!) firecrackers – off in the distance. The other time firecrackers go off this much is when we are approaching New Year’s Eve, and it is a little cooler during that time of year. (OK, I’m underestimating the degree of cold here during the winter months!)
I really don’t know where this month has gone! I know I have said this before, but it feels as if time goes faster as we get older. I remember back to my school days when it seemed like time stood still! Being the end of the month, it’s time for me to ask you for your monthly Cozy Mystery book recommendations.
It’s time for our monthly Cozy Mystery book recommendations. If you are new to the Cozy Mystery site, this is the time when we (Cozy Mystery readers) tell each other about our very favorite of favorite Cozy Mystery books that we have read during the month.