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Looking for a new cozy series? In the new edition of Cozy Case Files, Minotaur Books compiles the beginnings of eleven charming cozy mysteries publishing in Fall 2020 for free for easy sampling. The tenth edition of Cozy Case Files features the latest cozies by the following authors: Ashley Weaver, Jane K. Cleland, Ellen Hart, Carolyn Haines, Donna Andrews, Ellie Alexander, Cate Conte, Diane Kelly, Elizabeth Penney, Vivien Chien, and Susan Cox. In 1930s England, Amory Ames must sort through secret identities and whirlwind romances to uncover the killer in the crowd in A Deception at Thornecrest. Or in Hidden Treasure and In a Midnight Wood, things from the past shake things up in the present. Christmas is threatened to be canceled in A Garland of Bones, The Gift of the Magpie, and A Whisker of a Doubt. Then after the holidays are over, a murder in the midst of preparation for the town’s annual IceFest means brewer Sloan Krause must serve a pint of hoppy justice in Without a Brew. In Bending the Paw, murder without a body is like a dog without a bone. Need an excuse to order takeout? Thread & Dead and Killer Kung Pao have you covered with a lobster festival or the popular Ho-Lee Noodle House. And finally, San Francisco is calling your name in The Man in the Microwave Oven.
A collection of cozy mysteries offers a glimpse into various intriguing cases. This sampler presents the beginnings of eleven charming cozy mysteries published in Fall 2020. Readers are invited to explore a range of scenarios, from a murder in 1930s England involving secret identities and romances, to mysteries where past secrets resurface in the present. Other stories involve holiday-themed threats, a murder during winter festival preparations, and unique cases like a murder without a body, or crimes linked to takeout food and lobster festivals. The collection spans diverse settings, including San Francisco, and offers a taste of different authors' styles within the cozy mystery genre.
This collection offers a curated selection of cozy mysteries, providing readers with an accessible entry point into multiple series and authors. The sampler format is designed to introduce new readers to the genre and specific authors, allowing them to sample different styles and settings before committing to a full novel. The variety of scenarios, from historical England to contemporary holiday settings and even food-themed crimes, ensures a broad appeal within the cozy mystery readership. It serves as a convenient way to discover potential new favorite series and authors, highlighting the charm and intrigue characteristic of the cozy mystery subgenre.
Page Count:
300
Publication Date:
2020-08-04
Publisher:
St. Martin's Publishing Group
ISBN-10:
1250785537
ISBN-13:
9781250785534
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