WHAT IS A COZY MYSTERY?

[1] The crime-solver in a cozy mystery is usually a woman who is an amateur sleuth. Her education and life’s experiences have provided her with certain skills that she will utilize in order to solve all the crimes that are “thrown her way.” The cozy mystery heroine is usually a very intuitive, bright woman. The occupations of the amateur sleuths are very diverse: caterer, bed and breakfast owner, quilter, cat fancier/owner, nun, gardener, librarian, book store owner, herbalist, florist, dog trainer, homemaker, teacher, needlepoint store owner, etc..

[2] Cozy mysteries are considered “gentle” books… no graphic violence, no profanity, and no explicit sex. Most often, the crime takes place “off stage” and death is usually very quick.

[3] There are usually an array of eccentric supporting characters, who provide light relief and are generally very likeable.

Notable examples are:

* The Miss Marple character by Agatha Christie.
* Hetty Wainthropp Investigates.
* The Cat Who....by Lilian Jackson Braun
* Murder, She Wrote.
* We have included some of our own personal favourties and we hope you enjoy them!
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