I have been meaning to add these four Cozy Mystery authors for a while, and finally, I have got their pages up!
Karen Anne Golden grew up in a small town in Indiana, and spends much of her free time hard at work restoring her dream-house – a Victorian era house built at the end of the 19th century. She also adopts stray cats – all experiences that are reflected in her Cozy Mystery works. Her Cozy series is The Cats That… Mystery Series, starring Katherine “Katz” Kendall, a former computer professional who suddenly inherits a pink Victorian mansion (and fortune) in Erie, Indiana.
Liesa Malik A current resident of Colorado, Liesa Malik has lived in a number of other interesting places as diverse as Texas, England, Florida, and Michigan. She has worked for a variety of newspapers throughout her career, and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication from the University of Florida as well as an Art degree. Her Cozy Mystery series (titled the Daisy Arthur Mystery Series) stars a retired special education teacher now beginning a second career as a romance novel author.
Marta Perry Perry grew up in Pennsylvania, where she was first exposed to the culture that she would later come to write about, the Amish communities of Pennsylvania. She has an interesting spin on her series, in that many of them are set more around communities, with each individual book having a different character who serves as a protagonist. Her Dark series revolves around the town of Deer Run, while her Watcher in the Dark Series is set in Laurel Run. Her Three Sisters Inn series takes a slightly different approach, revolving instead around three sisters, with each book written about each. (Perry also writes Amish series that are not mysteries.)
Mary Stewart was a British novelist and one of the most popular authors of the “romantic mystery” genre of her time. She graduated with honors from Durham University with a degree in English, but her education was derailed by World War II before she would eventually go on to earn her master’s degree. Most of her novels in the mystery genre are stand-alone novels. Some of the most successful works were The Moon-Spinners, which was adapted into a Disney movie, and Madam, Will You Talk?, her first work.
Susan S says
I am so glad to see Mary Stewart’s books coming back for new readers to discover. My favorites are Nine Coaches Waiting, and This Rough Magic. Although I was not a horse-person growing up, I still remember the first sentence of Airs Above the Ground: “Carmel Lacey is a very silly woman.” (May be off on tense.) I have kept my copies of her books for almost 50 years – so long that my youngest niece cannot believe a paperback book that only cost 75 cents.
cyn says
Susan, I have some Dell mysteries for 25 cents and wished I’d saved more. The cover art alone would be good to frame!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Cyn, now those 25 cent Dell mysteries go waaaaaaay back!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Susan S, I go way back with Mary Stewart’s mysteries. (They’re the type I used to read when I visited my grandmother’s house. Loved their ambiance.) Good grief! 75 cents! I’m guessing your niece thinks of those copies as heirloom/antiques! 😉
Susan S says
My niece thinks they are akin to black and white movies. It’s too old fashioned for her to read something that isn’t on her Ipad.
Margaret M. says
I think I may have to take a closer look at THE CATS THAT WATCHED THE WOODS. Love the title and that pretty Siamese on the cover. Thanks for the updates Danna.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Margaret M, I hope you enjoy them!
Merideth says
Gosh I just love all of Mary Stewart’s books. I wish they were on Kindle. I still have them all in paperback, but they’re not in very good shape anymore.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Merideth, when I was making up Mary Stewart’s page I was very surprised to find out her mysteries aren’t available in Kindle format. (That’s the way I feel about all of Patricia Moyes’ Henry Tibbett series as well as Heron Carvic’s Miss Seeton series. I wish they’d hurry up and convert them!
Rob J says
On the Amish cozies: I have an author that I enjoy and want to share-the Author’s name is Laura Bradford and I’ve read all four: The titles are as follows: Hearse and Buggy, Assaulted Pretzel, Shunned and Dangerous and the newest, Suspended Sentence. Hope you readers can get your copies-fairly new so bookstore available and library accessible. I’ve enjoyed this author very much and for her sake and readers, want to share my positive reading experience.
Rob
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Rob J, thanks for the Laura Bradford shout-out! I have a Laura Bradford/Elizabeth Lynn Casey page up on the Cozy Mystery site.
Marja says
I’ll be looking out for those “Cats that…” mysteries. I’m glad the author fosters cats, if I had the extra room (literally) I would do the same!
Always love those cat covers on some cozies and thanks Danna for giving us the latest news!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Marja, I’ve been meaning to add Karen Anne Golden’s The Cats that ….. series to the site for a while. I hope you enjoy them!