🧁 Mint Frosting and Murder by K.E. O'Connor is a snowed-in Christmas cozy mystery set in a grand English castle in the charming village of Audley St. Mary. When a festive reunion turns deadly, Holly Holmes—cupcake queen and amateur sleuth—must solve the murder before the season's cheer melts into suspicion. This British cozy mystery blends culinary delights, castle intrigue, and a blizzard of twists perfect for fans of classic UK village whodunnits with a festive flair.
🥞 Candy Slain Murder by Maddie Day is a heartwarming yet twisty Christmas cozy mystery set in small-town Indiana, where café owner Robbie Jordan flips pancakes by day and solves murders by night. With a fire, a long-lost relative, and a skeleton in the attic, this festive whodunnit serves up a generous helping of suspense and seasonal cheer. A perfect cozy holiday mystery for fans of country store settings, American village charm, and culinary clues.
🎄 Murder at an Irish Christmas by Carlene O'Connor is a festive murder mystery set in a charming Irish village, where snow, music, and murder mix during the holiday season. When a famous conductor is found crushed beneath a harp, sleuth Siobhán O’Sullivan must uncover the killer amid a snowbound tangle of family secrets and musical rivalries. A perfect Christmas cozy mystery for fans of Irish village whodunnits and holiday suspense with a touch of wit.
🏰 A Christmas Murder by Mary Grand is a chilling yet cozy British mystery set on the snow-covered Isle of Wight, where amateur sleuth Susan is drawn into another case during what should be a peaceful holiday. When a family gathering at a luxurious manor turns deadly, she must unravel secrets buried deeper than a winter frost. A gripping UK village mystery perfect for fans of atmospheric festive whodunnits and coastal charm.
🎅 Dying on the Housetop by Marcy Blesy is a laugh-out-loud Christmas cozy mystery set in the sun-soaked Tucson Valley Retirement Community, where holiday spirit meets hilarious mayhem. When a competitive carol sing-along turns into a yuletide crime scene, amateur sleuth Rosi LaRue must untangle tinsel-wrapped clues before the season's sparkle fades. A fun, festive mystery perfect for fans of quirky characters, desert cozies, and holiday hijinks with heart.
A great festive mystery is like the perfect Christmas pudding. It's rich, with a little bit of spice, and full of surprises - have you ever bitten into a coin hidden by a well meaning grandparent? I hope this list brings you new sleuths and settings into your holiday reading pile.
