Looking for a summer themed cozy mystery? Here are five cozy mysteries for the summer, all perfect for a beach read, poolside book or just for cozy mystery lovers who like the vibes in their books to match the season.
The Murder of Mr Wickham by Claudia Gray is a Regency era mystery/romance featuring Jane Austen characters trapped in a house by a summer storm during what was supposed to be a month long summer party. When an unexpected guest turns up dead, Jonathan Darcy and Juliet Tilney team up to investigate the murder.
Murder by the Seashore by Samara Yew is a cozy book and beach themed mystery. When Scarlett Gardner who owns and runs the Palm Trees and Page Turners bookshop finds a body under the pier near her bookshop, she becomes a suspect and has to investigate the murder to clear her name.
Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies by Catherine Mack is a mystery/comedy filled with rivalling writers and hanger-on siblings, exes and fans. Jealousy, passion, blackmail, get rich schemes and suspicious accidents culminate as mystery writer Elanor suddenly finds herself in the middle of a real life murder mystery on her Italian book tour.
Deadly Summer Nights by Vicki Delany is a historical mystery set in 1953. Elizabeth Grady manages the Haggerman’s Catskills Resort while her glamorous mother attracts the attention of wealthy guests and famous entertainers. But when a guest is found murdered, rumours of communist plots are bandied about, and Elizabeth has to take matters into her own hands to find the murderer and clear the resort’s name.
It Takes Two to Mango by Carrie Doyle is a mystery/comedy featuring Plum Lockhart, a cold and cynical New York career woman transplanted to a beautiful Caribbean resort. But adjusting to the slow pace of life of a Caribbean island isn’t easy, and trying to solve a murder at the same time is even more difficult and dangerous.
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