Category: Cozy Mystery Novels Cozy mystery novels are a popular genre that combines elements of suspense, humor, and romance. These books often feature amateur sleuths who solve mysteries in small towns or rural areas. They typically involve murder, theft, and other crimes that require the protagonist to use their wits and skills to uncover the truth. The Dewberry Farm Mysteries series by Mary Kay Andrews is a great example of this genre. The books follow the adventures of Amelia Gray, who inherits a farm in Georgia after her husband's death. In each book, she solves a mystery that takes place on the farm or in the surrounding area. Killer Jam (Dewberry Farm Mysteries Book 1) is the first book in the series and sets the tone for the rest of the books. Amelia moves to Georgia and starts renovating an old house on her property, but soon discovers that someone has been poisoning the fruit trees on the farm. She must use her knowledge of gardening and detective skills to solve the mystery before it's too late. Fatal Frost (Dewberry Farm Mysteries Book 2) takes place during the winter holidays and finds Amelia hosting a Christmas party at her home. However, when one of the guests is found dead in the snow outside, Amelia must investigate to find out who did it. Along the way, she discovers that there are several people with motives for wanting to kill the victim. Dyeing Season (Dewberry Farm Mysteries Book 5) finds Amelia hosting a dyeing workshop at her farm and inviting several guests to attend. However, when one of the attendees is found dead in the dye bath, Amelia must investigate to find out who did it. She discovers that there are several people with motives for wanting to kill the victim, including jealousy, revenge, and greed. Deadly Brew (Dewberry Farm Mysteries Book 3) takes place at a local brewery and finds Amelia investigating a series of mysterious deaths that have occurred on the premises. She discovers that there are several people with motives for wanting to kill the victims, including jealousy, revenge, and greed. Mistletoe Murder (Dewberry Farm Mysteries Book 4) takes place during Christmas time and finds Amelia hosting a holiday party at her home. However, when one of the guests is found dead in the mistletoe, Amelia must investigate to find out who did it. She discovers that there are several people with motives for wanting to kill the victim, including jealousy, revenge, and greed. Murder on the Rocks: A Gray Whale Inn Mystery (The Gray Whale Inn Mysteries Book 1) is a cozy mystery novel set in a small coastal town in Maine. The book follows the adventures of Jessica Fletcher, who moves to the town after her husband's death and takes over ownership of an inn. She soon discovers that someone has been murdering tourists who stay at the inn. Scone Cold Dead (Gray Whale Inn Mysteries Book 9) finds Jessica investigating a series of murders that have taken place in the town during a popular scone festival. She discovers that there are several people with motives for wanting to kill the victims, including jealousy, revenge, and greed. Mother's Little Helper (A Margie Peterson Mystery Book 3) is a cozy mystery novel set in a small town in Texas. The book follows the adventures of Margie Peterson, who investigates a series of murders that have taken place in the town. She discovers that there are several people with motives for wanting to kill the victims, including jealousy, revenge, and greed. Wicked, Manor, and Murder (Paranormal in Manhattan Mystery: A Cozy Mystery Book 7) is a cozy mystery novel set in a haunted mansion in New York City. The book follows the adventures of Emily Wainwright, who moves into the mansion after her husband's death and discovers that it is haunted by several ghosts. She soon discovers that someone has been murdering people on the premises and must investigate to find out who did it. Overall, cozy mystery novels are a great choice for readers who enjoy suspenseful stories with a touch of humor and romance. The Dewberry Farm Mysteries series by Mary Kay Andrews is a standout in this genre, with each book featuring an intriguing mystery that Amelia must solve. Murder on the Rocks: A Gray Whale Inn Mystery (The Gray Whale Inn Mysteries Book 1) and Scone Cold Dead (Gray Whale Inn Mysteries Book 9) are also great examples of this genre, with Jessica Fletcher and Margie Peterson solving mysteries in small towns.