🧙‍♀️ 7 Cozy Witchy Mysteries to Brew Up Some Halloween Magic

🍀 Luck of the Witch by K.E. O’Connor

Crypt Witch Cozy Mystery

Tempest Crypt is used to chasing demons and dodging disaster, but when her sister is accused of murder, the stakes turn deadly. In the quirky village of Willow Tree Falls, magic stirs in every shadow and secrets never stay buried for long. With a mischievous mini hellhound by her side and a cast of magical suspects to sort through, Tempest must unravel a dangerous mystery before time runs out.

Fast-paced, funny, and full of supernatural twists, this cozy witch mystery is the perfect escape into a world where magic and murder collide.

🧹 Any Witch Way You Can by Amanda M. Lee

Wicked Witches of the Midwest

Bay Winchester’s life in Hemlock Cove involves a nosy family of witches, small-town scandals, and a job editing the local paper. But when someone turns up dead, it’s not just headlines she’s chasing. With a fabulously quirky cast (hello Aunt Tillie) and plenty of snark, this is the perfect pick for readers who like their mysteries with sass and spellwork.

☕ Bogs, Brews and Banshees by Rowan Dillon

Skye O'Shea Paranormal Cozy Mystery Series

After a messy divorce and a ruined career, Skye flees to the Irish village of Ballymoore to claim her late gran’s crumbling B&B. But eerie howls in the night and a dead body on her doorstep land her straight in the constable’s crosshairs. With the help of her gran’s mischievous cat and a nosy local or two, Skye must untangle village secrets, Irish folklore, and a growing list of suspects.

Packed with charm, magical mischief, and a twisty murder mystery, this cozy is perfect for fans of witchy whodunits.

🧁 Seashells, Spells & Caramels by Erin Johnson

A Cozy Witch Mystery

Imogen Banks is down to her last chance. When a baking contest on a magical island promises a fresh start, she jumps in with both feet. Only to discover she’s a witch! The competition is enchanted, and a baker may have been murdered.

With a sarcastic magical flame as her baking assistant, two potential suitors, and a murder mystery heating up, Imogen must learn spells on the fly and prove she’s more than just the prime suspect. Charming, whimsical, and packed with magical twists

🧶 Bistro at Holiday Bay by Kathi Daley

Moonlight & Magic: Broomsticks & Baked Goods Book 2

Halloween has arrived in the charming seaside town of Holiday Bay, and Shelby Morris is ready to celebrate. With her newly inherited bistro up and running, a festive event planned, and a dream team of quirky staff in place, everything seems to be going smoothly.

But when a mysterious witch appears and a visitor turns up dead, the holiday cheer quickly turns to suspicion. As chaos brews and secrets rise to the surface, Shelby must dig into the mystery before her bistro's big night goes up in smoke.

Full of small-town charm, magical twists, and a dash of spooky fun, this cozy mystery is a perfect Halloween escape.

🧁 Pumpkin Spice Sacrifice by Addison Moore

Murder in the Mix

Ghosts, cupcakes, and more than one swoon-worthy suitor.

Lottie Lemon runs a bakery in the picturesque town of Honey Hollow, where the frosting is sweet and the corpses keep turning up. With the uncanny ability to see dearly departed pets—and the occasional human ghost—Lottie finds herself caught between solving murders and navigating a love triangle that’s heating up faster than her oven.

When a spectral warning turns deadly, Lottie must juggle spooky visions, suspicious townsfolk, and her new business before another victim takes the fall.

🎃 Halloween Homicide by Tonya Kappes

A Holiday Cozy Mystery

Ghost tours, carnival games, and murder in a casket.

Violet Rhinehammer is covering the Halloweenie Festival for the Junction Journal, soaking up every spooky event Holiday Junction offers. But the fun ends fast when a fake coffin on the ghost walk reveals a real corpse.

With the town in panic and someone close to her under suspicion, Violet trades headlines for sleuthing. Armed with curiosity, small-town grit, and a flair for festive chaos, she must unmask a killer before the festival turns into a Halloween horror show.

This cozy mystery is packed with fall vibes, quirky characters, and a twisty small-town whodunit that’s as fun as it is fiendish.

🕯️ Light the Candles, Pour the Tea…

Wherever you are this autumn—whether you're wrapped in a sweater on a breezy porch, or curled up beside a fire with your cat—I hope these stories offer an escape. A place where magic still lingers, where wrongs are righted, and where every mystery comes with a warm drink and comfort.

Have you read any of these witchy wonders? Or do you have a favorite cozy magical read I’ve missed?

Until next time, stay curious, and maybe leave a cookie out for your local familiar. Just in case.