Icy Roads & Cold Justice by Ivy Featherstone
A winter drive turns complicated in this atmospheric cozy mystery. Ivy Featherstone writes setting the way the best mystery authors do — as part of the tension.
A winter drive. A mystery nobody expected. A sleuth who won't let it go.
What starts as a routine winter journey turns into something far more complicated in Ivy Featherstone's atmospheric mystery. The frozen landscape isn't just backdrop — it's a character in itself, creating a sense of isolation and unease that makes every revelation hit harder. Readers who love setting-driven mysteries with a sleuth who absolutely refuses to walk away will find a lot to love here.
“Ivy Featherstone writes setting the way the best mystery authors do — it becomes part of the tension. Really impressive.”
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Pies, Lies, and a Deadly Slice by Oscar Tate
A pie contest, a long suspect list, and enough small-town gossip to keep you warm on a cold night. Oscar Tate delivers a cozy mystery that's funny and satisfying.
Oscar Tate has written one of those cozy mysteries that feels like settling into your favorite chair — familiar, warm, and just a little dangerous. When the town's beloved pie competition becomes ground zero for something much more sinister, the only way to sort out the truth is to dig through layers of filling, gossip, and long-buried grudges.
Funny, clever, and satisfying right down to the last crumb.
“This one will make you laugh out loud twice in the first chapter. Oscar Tate is a talent to watch.”
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Murder at the Winter Magic Parade by Kara Post
Holiday lights, festive crowds, and a body nobody expected. A cozy mystery with atmosphere to spare.
Holiday lights, festive crowds, and a mystery no one is prepared for.
The parade is in full swing, the lights are sparkling, and someone isn't going home. This atmospheric cozy mystery uses its winter setting to brilliant effect — the warmth of community events makes the darkness underneath feel all the more surprising. Vivid, suspenseful, and perfect for readers who love a mystery with real atmosphere.
Grab your cocoa and your sleuthing instincts.
“The setting in this one is just stunning. It pulls you right in from the first page.”
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Murder on the Campaign Trail by Angie Frost
When a local campaign turns deadly, sharp wit and sharper plotting carry this cozy mystery straight to the top of your TBR.
Politics, small-town gossip, and a body nobody saw coming.
When a local political campaign turns deadly, the race to find the killer is just as fierce as the race for the vote. Angie Frost delivers sharp wit, sharper plotting, and a mystery that feels both timely and timeless — the kind of book that reminds you small-town politics can be far more dangerous than anyone lets on.
If you like your cozy mysteries with a little extra edge and a cast of characters you'd genuinely want to have coffee with (while watching them very carefully), this one is for you.
“Angie Frost has a gift for making you suspect everyone equally. Clever, propulsive, and lots of fun.”
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Revenge Takes the Cake by Molly Blake
A bake-off, a body, and a suspect list longer than a dessert menu. Molly Blake delivers a cozy mystery that's warm, funny, and impossible to put down.
A cozy mystery with frosting, feuds, and a killer with a serious sweet tooth.
When the annual bake-off becomes the backdrop for something far more sinister, the only thing more complicated than the recipe is the suspect list. Molly Blake serves up a mystery that's warm, funny, and impossible to put down — exactly the kind of story that makes you want to brew a fresh pot and cancel your afternoon plans.
Perfect for fans of small-town settings, charming amateur sleuths, and plots that keep you guessing right up until the final reveal.
“This one has that perfect cozy balance — high charm, real stakes, and a sleuth you actually root for. Highly recommend.”
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