The Cozy Up to Crime Bundle - Curated by Leah R Cutter
I read a lot of mysteries as a child, such as the entire Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys series, Harriet the Spy, From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweller, and so on. As an adult, I didn't read a lot of mysteries until I took a mystery workshop. Since then, I've made it a regular habit to read mysteries. And to write them.
Because I primarily wrote fantasy for a number of years, I find myself equally drawn to both straight cozy mystery as well as paranormal cozy mystery. I love the conventions and antics that you'll find in both.
All of the novels in this bundle are cozy, that is, comforting and all about the characters and the quirkiness that they may embody. There may be a murder, but these aren't thrillers. Instead, it's about the cup of tea and the lovely yarn you're about to read cuddled up next to the fire.
There's been quite a surge of cozy literature recently. The world is often times a stressful place. So cozy on up to these novels, let them provide you the escape that we all so desperately need now and again.
To start off with, there's the lovely Murder Takes a Bow, which will let you escape on a lovely cruise ship where there's a talking parrot and so many things to see! Next, you'll travel to Arizona and the badlands, and the opportunity to not just go camping there but to solve mysteries with Wren and her dog Rusty in Bloodshed in the Badlands.
Do you prefer escaping to small towns? Then we have you covered! Interview with a Dead Editor takes place in a lovely little place where the guests are welcomed, even the ghosts. Then there's Cupcakes and Cyanide, which uses a small sleepy coastal town for its setting, but don't be fooled! There's a lot going on there. There's also Witches and Waterways which takes place in a small, Pacific Northwest town with quirky characters at their finest. Then there's The Wayward Ring which is located in the PNW town of Marigold, a place you may or may not recognize.
Maybe you'd like more of a whirlwind tour, like what's offered with an anthologies. There are two here to choose from. The first is Cooking Up Crime, one of the annual Mystery, Crime and Mayhem cozy issues. The other is Crafty Crime, which is part of Cutter's Final Cut, and filled with some amazing stories.
Now, back to our escapism tour! Maybe you prefer cities for your destination. Horticulture and Homicide also takes place in the PNW, close to Seattle, with a good dash of talk about plants and painting. Sushi Scandal also has a very specific place—Pride Street! It's a lovely little city-within-a-city setting sure to take your heart.
Last but certainly not least is Minivan Mayhem, because sometimes yes, moms have to do it all, shopping, cooking, carting kids to sports, and solving mysteries! But this one is sure not to stress you out.
These books should surely provide you with that much needed escape, with a dash of crime, of course! A lot of them are the first books in continuing series, so you should be able to continue reading for quite some time.
Enjoy!
Leah
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