Here are some fun Indiana facts:
The capital is Indianapolis.
The largest city is Indianapolis.
State motto is “The Crossroads of America”.
State nickname is “Hoosier State”.
State flower is the Peony.
State bird is the Cardinal.
Mystery authors who are found on the Cozy Mystery Site who feature Indiana locations/settings in their books:
Madelyn Alt: Bewitching Mystery Series
Annie’s Amish Inn Mystery Series
Julia Buckley: Writer’s Apprentice Mystery Series
V.M. Burns: RJ Franklin Mystery Series
Vannetta Chapman: Amish Village Mystery Series AND Shipshewana Mystery Series
Kate Collins: Flower Shop Mystery Series
Jeanne M. Dams: Hilda Johansson Mystery Series
Sara Hoskinson Frommer: Joan Spencer Mystery Series
Karen Anne Golden: The Cats That… Mystery Series
Peg Marberg: Interior Design Mystery Series
Ralph M. McInerny (aka Monica Quill): Notre Dame Mystery Series AND Andrew Broom Mystery Series
Jana Lynn Shellman: Poppy Hannah Mystery Series
Please feel free to comment if you see an author from the Cozy Mystery Site who belongs on this list, or if you have any corrections.
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Carol says
Wow! I am happy that you made this list. I am originally from Indiana and I miss “home” so much. Will print the list and see what I can find.
Thank you again!!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Carol, I hope you are able to find an author (or two) who you will enjoy reading, and who will take you home to Indiana!
Julia says
I love Jeanne Dams’ Hida Johansson mysteries. I’m a big fan of historical mysteries, and I like that these novels don’t revolve around any really famous people or events; they are about everyday life for everyday people…well, everyday life with a murder thrown into the soup. They’re a bit like sitting on your grandmother’s porch, curled up quiet as a mouse in the corner listening to the adults talk about things they never would if they remembered you were there.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Julia, I love your analogy about “sitting on your grandmother’s porch, curled up quiet as a mouse in the corner listening to the adults talk about things they never would if they remembered you were there.” Takes me back!
Lee says
I have an Amazon gift card and 1-click for my Ipad, when will you have the September new releases posted???
I realize you have a life – but you must realize that I am addicted to your website and I need my fix.
THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Lee, I just posted the September 2012 Mystery Book New Releases. Go get your fix!
Carol A says
Love Kate Collins! She is a local author who’s books are based on the town I live in (although with a different name). So much fun to read and try to figure out the real location or business she’s referring to in her mysteries.
Jo B. says
The Shipshewana Amish Mysteries by Vannetta Chapman are set in Indiana.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Thanks, Jo B, for telling us about Vannetta Chapman’s Shipshewana Amish mysteries.
Elizabeth Penney says
Annie’s Amish Inn series are set in Indiana
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Elizabeth, thanks.
Amy Artis says
Judi Lynn’s Jazzi Zanders Mystery about an Indiana house -flipper