Cozy Case Files, A Cozy Mystery Sampler, Volume 11
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Author Description
Looking for a new cozy series? In the new edition of Cozy Case Files, Minotaur Books compiles the beginnings of six charming cozy mysteries publishing in Winter 2021 for free for easy sampling. The eleventh edition of Cozy Case Files features the latest cozies by the following authors: Ellie Alexander, Vivien Chien, Mariah Fredericks, Diane Kelly, Elizabeth Penney, and Paige Shelton. It’s 1914 New York, and a killer is stalking Broadway in Death of a Showman. A treasure hunt through Edinburgh gives way to a search for a villain terrorizing the city in Deadly Editions. It’s the end of a beautiful Maine summer in Bodies and Bows, and apron shop owner Iris Buckley must track down a killer before her best friend is arrested for murder and everything unravels. In Murder with a View, the body of a popular country music singer turns up in Nashville carpenter Whitney Whitaker’s latest real estate investment. Oregon’s favorite bakery Torte’s newest venture - a pop-up ice cream shop - is swirling into a nightmare in Chilled to the Cone. And in Fatal Fried Rice, a delectable cozy set in Cleveland, Ohio, Lana Lee may be next on the chopping block when her cooking class turns deadly and Lana is forced to investigate to clear her name.
Menrva's Summary
THE PULSE
A series of seemingly unrelated murders across different settings threatens to disrupt the quiet lives of amateur sleuths. In this collection of cozy mysteries, each protagonist finds themselves entangled in a murder investigation that strikes close to home. From the bustling streets of 1914 New York to the picturesque coast of Maine, these amateur detectives must navigate complex social circles and hidden dangers. They face the challenge of uncovering the truth while protecting their reputations and loved ones, often with limited resources and against the clock.
INSIDE THE PAGES
- Death of a Showman: A murder mystery set against the backdrop of Broadway in 1914 New York.
- Deadly Editions: A treasure hunt in Edinburgh leads to the pursuit of a dangerous villain.
- Bodies and Bows: An apron shop owner in Maine investigates a murder to save her best friend from wrongful accusation.
- Murder with a View: A country music singer's death in Nashville becomes entangled with a real estate venture.
- Chilled to the Cone: A pop-up ice cream shop in Oregon becomes the scene of a chilling crime.
- Fatal Fried Rice: A cooking class in Cleveland turns deadly, forcing the protagonist to solve a murder to clear her name.
THE COLLECTIVE ECHO
This collection offers a sampler of contemporary cozy mysteries, providing readers with an accessible entry point into several distinct series. The variety of settings and protagonists suggests a broad appeal within the cozy mystery subgenre, catering to those who enjoy lighthearted yet intriguing puzzles. Each story is designed to introduce readers to the author's style and the core premise of their ongoing series. The collection serves as a curated introduction to new cozy mysteries publishing in Winter 2021.
Page Count:
180
Publication Date:
2021-01-26
Publisher:
St. Martin's Publishing Group
ISBN-10:
1250814855
ISBN-13:
9781250814852
Mystery
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Cozy Mystery
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