Cosy Thriller

Laura Bishop just nabbed her first decorating commission - staging for sale a 19th-century mansion that hasn't been updated for decades. But when a body falls from a laundry chute and lands at Laura's feet, replacing flowered wallpaper becomes the least of her duties. To clear her young assistant of the murder and save her fledgling business, Laura's determined to find the killer. Turns out it's not as easy as renovating a manor home, especially with two handsome men complicating her mission: the police detective assigned to the case and the real estate agent trying to save the manse.

Hadley Hunter is living a great life with her fiancé and friends on a magical tropical island with all the crab legs and frozen margaritas in the world. Their only worry is a foul-mouthed parrot who seems to be stalking them. Then the unthinkable happens. Her grandfather disappears from his ranch, and the only clue is a symbol burned into one of the fields. While searching for him, Hadley is accidentally transported to a different plane … and her life is cast into upheaval.

Welcome to Thimbleberry-on-Wye, where the tea is hot, the gossip is hotter—and murder has tangled itself into the yarn display. Shy shopkeeper Frida Moss prefers quiet days in her cosy yarn shop, surrounded by colourful skeins and her nosy corgi, Thistle. But when a body is discovered in her stall at the annual craft fair, Frida’s peaceful life unravels faster than a dropped stitch.

Starting over can be murder. Darcy Ingram came to the small town of Brookhaven for a fresh start and a safe place to hone her hedge witch powers. She even landed a job at the local marijuana dispensary. But before long, a series of supernatural mysteries ensnares her. From murdered co-workers to infidelity and supernatural vendettas, Darcy faces an uphill battle against a Police Chief who doesn't trust her and townspeople who don't know her. Yet.

In this USA Today Bestselling series, Goldie Bloom has started her real estate business, but a man is murdered at her first open home. Can Goldie keep her ex-boyfriend Thomas at bay, wrangle the orange-hating Persnickle, return a famous ghost to his own time, and solve the murder?

Eloise Worthington is living her best afterlife. It helps that she was accidentally deposited in the supernatural section where immortals are put out to pasture. As the lone human among gods, witches, and a bevy of other species, it's all too apparent that she and her cat Mischief don't belong, not that Eloise minds what anyone else thinks. She's happy to take advantage of the village amenities and spend her eternal middle-aged years ogling the hot bods of the demigods.

It’s not every day you get to sit on pristine blue water holding a beautiful, first edition Nadine Gordimer novel and wonder if you’ll survive the day. Poe Baxter has always wanted to visit Cape Town, and when she hears that a rare book by a famous South African novelist has come on the market, she jumps at the chance. But as she and her best friend Beattie begin tracking down the literary treasure, they stumble into a far more dangerous mystery—one that puts them directly in harm’s way.

Something is amiss at the Paradise Heights Miniature Railway. And this suits Fleck Parker just fine–she’s on the hunt for a new puzzle to solve. Expensive equipment and supplies have disappeared and nobody knows why. Who could possibly wish harm on a community group delivering Sunday afternoon fun on a fleet of jolly little engines?

After finding the killer of Lucy Roth six months ago, life has settled back to normal for bookshop owner, Nancy Hunter, and her grandmother, Jane. The annual Dedley End village fete is just around the corner, and Nancy is delighted when bestselling author, Thomas Green, agrees to launch his first new novel in ten years there. But then a series of sinister events lead Nancy to realise someone is trying to sabotage their fete, so she, along with Jane and their journalist friend Jonathan, must turn detective to discover who isn’t at all thrilled about the return of Thomas Green.

Samantha’s boyfriend, Leo, is back in town and she’s ready for some alone time with him over the holidays. Three things are preventing Sam from getting her yuletide wish: 1. There’s a town hall proposition to kick Sam out of her apartment, citing her as a hazard to downtown. 2. Santa’s body is discovered in one of the giant presents downtown, proving Santa made it onto someone’s naughty list this year, not the other way around. 3. The murder at the Christmas market brings Wind River’s most profitable annual event and the following parade to a screeching halt.

Life has handed lemons to Eloise Worthington, so she does what she's always done—made herself a margarita. When a villager is discovered dead on the Gods Complex golf course, Eloise wipes off her tanning oil and sets her marshal hat at a jaunty angle, determined to solve the crime and earn enough brownie points to make it through the pearly gates. During the investigation, she tries her best to ignore her growing attraction to Cole, son of Zeus and her self-proclaimed deputy.

Eine magische Metropole verborgen in einer Pfälzer Kleinstadt. Eine Bäckerin, die zu jedem Mordfall gerufen wird. Aëlis hat sich mit ihrer magischen Eidechse Gurke und als Bäckerin im Werwolf-Gasthaus mittlerweile gut in Schrakenheim eingelebt. Wäre da nur nicht dieses Problem, denn immer noch hängt Teresa im Magierdolch fest. Doch noch bevor sie den Befreiungsversuch unternehmen können, bricht in Schrakenheim das reinste Hexenchaos los, das die Besenreiterinnen Aëlis schon vor die Füße fallen. Ein Hexentanz wurde anberaumt. Jedoch überlebt eine der Hexen das Ritual nicht!

Former actress and lifestyle guru Donna Bruce is found dead in her sauna cabin, the victim of a swarm of bees. With the town buzzing about whodunit, reporter Odelia Poole and Detective Chase Kingsley are on the case. Meanwhile, Max, Odelia’s blorange tabby, has a crisis of his own—he’s been put on a strict diet! Weak, cranky, and deprived of snacks, solving crimes is harder than ever. And to make matters worse, Odelia has put Harriet, her mother’s white Persian, in charge of the feline investigation! Harriet’s idea of detective work? Scrolling through celebrity gossip and watching cat videos.

In the sleepy town of Clearwater, people are dying for a little charm. Lilliann “Lillie” King never thought she’d return home after being left at the altar by her fiancé—and one of her best friends. But here she is, back in Clearwater, trying to piece her life back together. During her first week in town, an old friend at the local bookstore gifts her a mysterious book filled with spells, hexes, jinxes… and a hidden history she never knew. Even with her lifelong love of horror, nothing prepares her for what comes next.

Bei ihrem zweiten Auftritt soll Elfie Ruhland Ordnung in die chaotischen Steuerunterlagen der „Pietas" bringen, einer erfolgreichen Bestatterkette, die von der herrischen Juliane Knörringer geleitet wird. Elfie findet heraus, dass die Knörringer sich nicht zu schade ist, ihre trauernden Kunden aufs Fieseste übers Ohr zu hauen. Als dann ein aufgebrachter Witwer verschwindet, kommt Kommissarin Alex ins Spiel. Elfie gerät unter Verdacht und beginnt, eigene Nachforschungen anzustellen.

Frankreich und Deutschland werden von sieben Morden erschüttert – und jede Leiche verkörpert eine der sieben Todsünden: Wollust, Zorn, Neid, Völlerei, Hochmut, Trägheit und Habgier. Das ruft die Mimikexpertin und Privatermittlerin Margeaux Surfin auf den Plan, denn hier liegt ihre besondere Expertise. Welcher skrupellose Täter agiert hier mit brutaler Kaltblütigkeit und wie hängt alles mit dem inhaftierten Serienmörder Martin Angerer zusammen, zu dem spezielle Indizien führen?

Curses, Covenants, and Croissants! Damon might be possessed and missing, but Addy and Spooky are on the case. Unfortunately they have no leads until a teenage witch is murdered in a neighboring town. With a full coven of witches and a covenant of warlocks as suspects, Addy will have to act quickly. Not only does she need to solve the murder, but she needs to figure out Atticus’ evil plan before Damon’s time runs out. Is it all related, or has Addy bitten off more than she can chew? Find out in audiobook five of the Twilight Hollow Cozy Mysteries.

Die junge Britin Sanna Virtanen hatte sich geschworen, nie wieder in ihr finnisches Heimatdorf im Norden Lapplands zurückzukehren – zu groß ist der Schmerz aus der Vergangenheit. Doch als ihr Onkel stirbt und sie zur Alleinerbin einer kleinen Gärtnerei macht, hat sie keine andere Wahl und macht sich auf die Reise nach Finnland. Kurz nach ihrer Ankunft stirbt ein Mitarbeiter der Gärtnerei unter merkwürdigen Umständen – und als dann ihr alter Jugendschwarm des Mordes verdächtigt wird, nimmt Sanna die Ermittlungen selbst in die Hand.

As pregnant Siobhán O’Sullivan awaits bringing her new life into the world, she’s bringing new life to her village of Kilbane in County Cork, Ireland, with a music and matchmaking festival. But one matchmaker is about to find out that Cupid’s arrow can be fatal in the latest Irish Village Mystery from USA Today bestselling author Carlene O’Connor.

Lady Amy’s midwife has been murdered, and the detectives are fumbling around. Can she find the killer before Lord William moves them to the country? After almost a year of marriage, amateur sleuths Lord William and Lady Amy have put aside their investigating skills to prepare for their first child. It would be an easy thing, except dead bodies are once again popping up.