Book Reviews: Cozy Mystery Sampler

A delightful sampler of cozy mysteries that will introduce you to a variety of new books. Cozy mystery lovers will be engaged in these five samples that introduce a variety of stories from death at a cooking class to a historical murder. This is the perfect treat to test out the books to see what fits right for you or simply fall in love with all of them. It gives you a taste then leaves you wanting to see what happens next. It succeeds in gaining interest in each of the series and serves as solid introductions to each one. The cozy sampler serves as a great way to lure new readers into the series by letting them read a few chapters to decide which series is perfect for them or even all of the series.  

Deadly Editions by Paige Shelton is the seventh book in the Scottish Bookshop Mystery series. The new installment in the series sets up a treasure hunt, an eccentric socialite, and an enticing first edition of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. First impressions of the book: this is clearly another winner for the series with a fun theme, quirky humor, and plenty of sleuthing. Bodies & Bows is the third book in the Apron Shop series by Elizabeth Penney. Iris has every plan to have a bit of relaxation now that summer is on its way out but her plans are quickly thwarted when a murder occurs and one of her friends is the primary suspect. The location of Maine is stunning and is the perfect backdrop as Iris works to prove that her friend isn't capable of murder. Highly enjoyable and leaves you wanting the next chapter. Death of a Showman takes you into the past in the fourth book in the Jane Prescott series from Mariah Fredericks. The year 1914 will never look the same after Fredericks' delightful sample that sets readers up for a wedding in Europe, a historic look at Broadway, and plenty of scandals.

Diane Kelly takes you into the world of house-flipping with Murder with a View which is the third book in the House-Flipper Mystery series. This is a great cozy for those that love HGTV and house renovation shows. The mystery samples introduce a great house renovation bend with a Southern twang, a Nashville setting, and a country-western singer. Chilled to the Cone by Ellie Alexander is the twelfth book in the Bakeshop Mystery series. The perfect treat for summer with ice cream, murder, and a charming assortment of characters. This creates the perfect taste for this longstanding series that will make everyone want to binge the books from the first one. The Noodle Shop Mystery series returns with book seven, Fatal Fried Rice. The sample from Vivien Chien's next installment is funny, humorous, and has lots of food references. Lana Lee takes on a new challenge when she takes a cooking class to help out more at her family's restaurant and ends up directly in the middle of a murder investigation ... again. 

A fun selection of cozy mystery samples that will leave you wanting more!