Cozy Case Files: A Cozy Mystery Sampler, Volume 9
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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 eleven charming cozy mysteries publishing in Spring/Summer 2020 for free for easy sampling. The latest edition of Cozy Case Files has something for everyone with the latest cozies by the following authors: Carolyn Haines, Hannah Dennison, Eve Calder, Donna Andrews, Ellie Alexander, Kylie Logan, Susanna Calkins, Leonard Goldberg, and Allison Montclair. The bonds of friendship are put to the test in The Devil’s Bones and Sugar and Vice. Two sisters inherit an old hotel in the remote Scilly Islands in series debut Death at High Tide. A new Meg Langslow mystery, The Falcon Always Wings Twice, finds the family at a Renaissance Faire. Past crimes are unburied in Nothing Bundt Trouble and The Secret of Bones. Go back in time with these next historical cozies. Sherlock Holmes’s daughter is back in The Art of Deception. In A Royal Affair, Princess Elizabeth has developed feelings for a Greek prince, and The Right Sort of Marriage Bureau is engaged to dig into the suitor’s past. Or visit a 1920’s Chicago speakeasy in The Fate of the Flapper.
Menrva's Summary
THE PULSE
A collection of cozy mysteries offers readers a taste of new series and familiar favorites. This sampler presents the beginnings of eleven charming cozy mysteries, featuring a variety of settings and protagonists. From inherited hotels on remote islands to historical investigations and a modern-day speakeasy, each story introduces a new puzzle and a cast of characters designed to draw readers into their worlds. The collection aims to provide an accessible entry point for readers to discover their next favorite cozy mystery series.
INSIDE THE PAGES
- Introduction to the series debut 'Death at High Tide' featuring two sisters inheriting a hotel on the Scilly Islands.
- Excerpt from 'The Falcon Always Wings Twice', a Meg Langslow mystery set at a Renaissance Faire.
- Samples from 'Nothing Bundt Trouble' and 'The Secret of Bones', focusing on unearthing past crimes.
- Historical cozy mysteries that transport readers to different eras.
- The return of Sherlock Holmes's daughter in 'The Art of Deception'.
- A royal romance subplot in 'A Royal Affair' involving Princess Elizabeth and a Greek prince.
- Investigation into a suitor's past in 'The Right Sort of Marriage Bureau'.
- A glimpse into a 1920s Chicago speakeasy in 'The Fate of the Flapper'.
THE COLLECTIVE ECHO
This collection is designed as a sampler, offering readers an accessible way to discover new cozy mystery series and authors. The inclusion of multiple authors and story beginnings suggests a varied reading experience, catering to different tastes within the cozy mystery genre. The focus on Spring/Summer 2020 releases indicates a curated selection of contemporary titles. As a sampler, its primary function is to entice readers into purchasing the full-length novels from which these excerpts are drawn.
Page Count:
330
Publication Date:
2020-05-05
Publisher:
St. Martin's Publishing Group
ISBN-10:
1250775205
ISBN-13:
9781250775207
Mystery
Fiction
Cozy Mystery
Anthology
Historical Mystery
Short Stories
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