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Pork Pie Pandemonium by Steve Higgs

By Erin Britton

5 May, 2026

Growler. Grosvenor. Tourtière. However you frame it, the pork pie has become a symbol of classic British cuisine. That’s why retired Detective Superintendent Albert Smith chooses Melton Mowbray – Rural Capital of Food and Town of Pies – as the first stop on his culinary…

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The Body that Floats by Jayne Chard

By Erin Britton

28 April, 2026

The Body that Floats by Jayne Chard is a humorous whodunnit that continues the (mis)adventures of sisters Julia Fortnam and Frankie Grant. Despite their personalities clashing almost as often as they cooperate, the recently reconnected siblings are shaping up to be a formidable pair of…

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Love cosy crime by Richard Osman? Then you'll also enjoy...

By Erin Britton

23 April, 2026

If you’ve fallen for the gentle charm, dry wit and quietly subversive brilliance of Richard Osman’s Thursday Murder Club series, you’ll know that crime fiction doesn’t always need gritty detectives or high-octane thrills to keep you turning the pages. Sometimes, the most satisfying mysteries are…

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Interview: Steve Higgs

By crimefictionlover

15 April, 2026

If you love cosy crime fiction but have yet to come across Steve Higgs, that has to change. Steve is the author of one of the most popular self-published cosy crime series ever – Albert Smith’s Culinary Capers. And he really has found a recipe…

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First Look: The Silent Appeal by Janice Hallett

By crimefictionlover

15 April, 2026

A fascinating little parcel arrived here the other day. So we made a little video for you as we unboxed our mystery gift… The Second Appeal follows on from Janice Hallett’s award-winning debut, The Appeal (2021), which was followed by the novella The Christmas Appeal…

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The Pie & Mash Detective Agency by JD Brinkworth

By Erin Britton

1 April, 2026

The Pie & Mash Detective Agency by JD Brinkworth is a comedic debut novel that leans into cosy crime conventions while skewering them with dry, contemporary British wit. Written by Jo Dinkin and Catherine Brinkworth under a shared pseudonym, it introduces an unlikely pair of…

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The Primrose Murder Society by Stacy Hackney

By Vicki Weisfeld

26 March, 2026

The Primrose in Stacy Hackney’s new cosy mystery is a residential hotel in Richmond, Virginia for people 55 and over. Whatever you might expect, these folks are not ready for a retiring lifestyle. For them, the best time of the day is the cocktail hour,…

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The Case of the Petrified Potter by Cathy Ace

By Erin Britton

24 March, 2026

The Case of the Petrified Potter is the 13th book in Cathy Ace’s long-running cosy mystery series featuring the WISE Enquiries Agency. Combining traditional PI conundrums with humour, friendship and a distinctly Welsh sense of place, it’s a gripping mystery with an ensemble cast who…

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Pork Pie Pandemonium by Steve Higgs

The Body that Floats by Jayne Chard

Love cosy crime by Richard Osman? Then you'll also enjoy...

Interview: Steve Higgs

First Look: The Silent Appeal by Janice Hallett

The Pie & Mash Detective Agency by JD Brinkworth

The Primrose Murder Society by Stacy Hackney

The Case of the Petrified Potter by Cathy Ace

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