What flavor do you like in a cozy mystery? One of my fellow writers mentioned the other day, that there’s a wide range of topics and writing styles under the broad heading of Cozy Mysteries. They all have similarities, certainly, else they wouldn’t be cozy. Some of them, however, have a bit of supernatural and some are heavy on romance. Some could be described as a Thriller. In fact, one of my friends, after she had read The Cemetery Club, said she felt it was pretty cozy until the chase scene down Deertrack Hill and then the shivers started.
A really intriguing mystery is The Mysterious Affair at Stiles by Agatha Christie. I’m not always a big Christie fan but this one suited my taste. A few days ago I finished Murder a la Christie by Marilyn Levinson. I enjoy Mignon F. Ballard’s cozies and eagerly await each of Carolyn Hart’s mysteries.
Believe, there’s a wide range of writing styles there.
A reader friend wrote one of the most encouraging review I’ve ever gotten. In it, she put into words what I’d like for my readers to feel when they read the Darcy and Flora books: “The Cemetery Club (Darcy and Flora Cozy Mystery) by Blanche Day Manos & Barbara Burgess is a great cozy mystery that mixes faith, mystery and family along with suspense that leaves you on the edge of your seat and wanting more.
Whatever flavor of cozy mystery you like, you’ll find it if you look. Cozies are fun, exciting, and satisfying…a pleasant way to spend a September day.
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