Deliciously cosy crime
What is cosy crime?
Essentially, 'cosy crime' refers to sub-genre of crime fiction in which sex and violence are downplayed, treated in a humourous way or only take place 'off-screen'. The settings are often domestic, the investigating character is generally a talented amateur, and often there is a cast of eccentric supporting characters. Many modern cosies cross into other areas such as writing about hobbies, pets or cooking.
Classic examples include Agatha Christie's Miss Marple mysteries, the Jessica 'Murder She Wrote' Fletcher series, and G.K. Chesterton's Father Brown stories.
May we suggest...
 Introducing the Honourable Phryne Fisher
Kerry Greenwood
Meet Phryne Fisher, the 1920s most elegant and irrepressible sleuth, in her first three adventures - bound together in one great value volume. This is the perfect way to introduce your friends to your favourite and most stylish sleuth - or to catch up on some of Miss Fisher's ealier career.
Visit phrynefisher.com |
 Earthly Delights
Kerry Greenwood
Introducing baker and amateur sleuth Corinna Chapman ... mysteries filled with gastronomical delights, humour and unexpected twists from the bestselling author of the Phyrne Fisher mysteries.
Visit earthlydelights.net.au |
 Dog On It
Spencer Quinn
A fabulous, funny detective novel featuring Bernie, a slightly down-at-heel PI and his offsider, Chet, a dog (and the captivating narrator of the story).
Visit Chet's blog |
 Love, Honour and O'Brien
Jennifer Rowe
Holly Love's in big trouble - she's got to find the cheating swine who ripped her life apart, which turns out to be a huge mystery involving a gloomy old house, a hearse-driving Elvis impersonator and a gang of vengeful thugs - not to mention a possessed parrot and a very cute guy who might just take her mind off all her woes! A funny and hugely entertaining mystery from a brilliant storyteller. |
 An Expert in Murder
Nicola Upson
An Expert in Murder is the first in a series which features Golden Age crime writer Josephine Tey as its lead character, placing her in the richly-peopled world of 1930s theatre which formed the other half of her writing life. |