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One Last Book in a Cozy Mystery Series…

I have often been asked (by Cozy Mystery site readers) if a particular author has stopped writing his/her mystery series, or not. Lilian Jackson Braun is probably the author who has been asked about the most. There are so many fans who miss Quill, Koko, and YumYum…

This whole question about Cozy Mystery authors stopping a mystery series without “wrapping up” all of the story lines got me thinking… I wonder how many people wish that one of their favorite authors hadn’t stopped writing his/her mystery books. So, today I am asking this question:

If you could add one last book to a Cozy Mystery series, what series would that be, and why?

I am going to start the ball rolling with Anne George‘s Southern Sisters Mystery Series. I believe that I would never have gotten tired of the Mouse and Sister duo. These two sister-sleuths are truly believable opposites who solve crimes while really appreciating each other. The humor in these mystery books is present, without it being forced, which is one of my top peeves in any book I read. I love humor sprinkled throughout my books, but when an author tries too hard to be funny>>> he/she loses me FAST!

If you could add one last book to a Cozy Mystery series, what series would that be, and why?

Thanksgiving Mystery Books…

I am currently reading Kate Borden‘s Death of a Turkey, which is reminding me of just how neat living in a small hometown can be. Of course, it is also reminding me that not all of the goings-on in a small town are “good, clean fun”… especially when there is a murderer in your midst.

I am again asking for help in updating my seasonal book lists. I recently updated my Thanksgiving Mystery Books theme page, and hope I didn’t miss any new mystery books that take place during that holiday. (I know there are a lot of Cozy Mystery site readers who don’t live in the USA, so please bare with me…) If you happen to notice that I am missing a book, would you please post a comment. Thank you!

Mystery Books with Sleuths in Their 20s…

Cozy Mystery reader (Rabia) just asked this question:

“I was wondering if there are any cozy mysteries with a protagonist that is in their twenties? Maybe rich and in their 20s?”

I think that Daisy Dalrymple (Carola Dunn) is in her 20s when the series begins, as well as Aurora Teagarden (Charlaine Harris) and Faith Fairchild (Katherine Hall Page) >>> and possibly the Blackbird Sisters (Nancy Martin). Does anyone else know (for sure) if any of the sleuths are in their 20s?

Here is the link for the entry: “Rich Sleuths Theme Mysteries”

Also, in case I misunderstood the comment… Does anyone have suggestions for Cozy Mystery series with protagonists (rich or not rich) who are in their 20s?

Sleuths in Their 20s:

Victoria Abbott  (aka Mary Jane Maffini & Victoria Maffini): Book Collectors Mystery Series

Barbara Allan: Trash ‘n’ Treasures Mystery Series

Madelyn Alt: Bewitching Mystery Series

Sheryl J. Anderson: Molly Forrester Mystery Series

Rhys Bowen: Royal Spyness Mystery Series

Kate Carlisle: Bibliophile Mystery Series

Agatha Christie: Tommy and Tuppence Mystery Series

Max Allan Collins (aka 1/2 of Barbara Allan): Mallory Series

Susan Conant & Jessica Conant-Park: Gourmet Girl Series

Amanda Cooper (aka Victoria Hamilton): Teapot Collector Mystery Series

Carola Dunn: Daisy Dalrymple Mystery Series

Janet Evanovich: Stephanie Plum Mystery Series

Kerry Greenwood: Phryne Fisher Mystery Series

Charlaine Harris: Aurora Teagarden Mystery Series

Dorothy Howell: Haley Randolph Mystery Series

Anna Loan-Wilsey: Hattie Davish Mystery Series

Nancy Martin: Blackbird Sisters Mystery Series

Alyssa Maxwell: Gilded Newport Mystery Series

Katherine Hall Page: Faith Fairchild Mystery Series 

Elizabeth Peters (aka Barbara Michaels): Vicky Bliss Mystery Series

Rhonda Pollero: F. A. T. Mystery Series…

Maria E. Schneider: Sedona O’Hala Mystery Series & stand alone: Catch an Honest Thief

Dornford Yates: Richard Chandos Series

If you know of any, please post a comment.

♦To access more Cozy Mysteries by Theme click on this link.♦

Happy Halloween!

I had a really difficult time deciding which of my Halloween graphics I should use for today’s entry. Should I go with a generic Halloween picture?

But, now that Paranormal Mystery books are all the rage, should I go with something a little more “paranormal-y”?

Or, how about some little pumpkins… not yet carved up?

I simply could not decide…

Here’s hoping that all of you are enjoying a good, SCAREY mystery book!

PS>>>> As you can see, I cannot get enough of my graphics!

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