Mostly Murders

“Remember, a cozy mystery is where the unexpected becomes the norm, and laughter is the best antidote to life’s little surprises.”

Chloe Essex is nearing fifty and the end of her acting career and determined to make her last performance spectacular. But when a priceless tiara loaned by a rich benefactor disappears, Chloe finds herself in the role of an amateur sleuth, desperately trying to retrieve the tiara before the play and the whole theatre are ruined forever.

A free short story introducing the clever and kindhearted Chloe Essex, the main character of the Chloe Essex Cozy Mystery series. It is a fun, light-hearted cosy mystery in a theatre setting, with a very sympathetic main character, a sharp-witted, mysterious narrator and a great introduction to a series that so far includes three novel-length books.

I really enjoyed this very short read, and I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys fun, playful, light-hearted, gentle cozy mysteries, and to readers who are wondering if the Chloe Essex Cozy Mystery series is for them and want a chance to check out Lou Collins’ writing style for free before diving into the series.

Cozy mystery – Short story