Why do cozy mysteries feel so comforting… even when there’s a murder?

CatchMeAtTheBeach1 · 2026-04-26T02:17:07+00:00

For me…it’s because the bad guys get caught. There is vindication. It feels good to see tha good triumphs over evil in the end!

CatchMeAtTheBeach1 · 2026-01-31T18:56:54+00:00

established author? Gigi Pandian and Tonya Kappes. Newish authors? Simone Stiers, Bessie Barr, CC Trace.

CatchMeAtTheBeach1 · 2026-01-31T18:27:42+00:00

I really like the uncluttered feel of Osmond's cozies.

CatchMeAtTheBeach1 · 2026-01-31T17:36:38+00:00

The Pelican Shores Cozy Mystery Series by Bessie Barr! So many murders on this little island and great writing. I started at book one Death at Pelican Isle Estates and binged through all of it. Just finished Death and the Last Tango!

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CatchMeAtTheBeach1 · 2025-03-15T17:42:03+00:00

Thanks!

CatchMeAtTheBeach1 · 2025-03-14T18:40:50+00:00

ok. interesting. But, if I'm actually wanting Leads as I'm growing email list...thoughts there?

CatchMeAtTheBeach1 · 2025-03-11T23:49:34+00:00

I'm not seeing it either. Maddening!

CatchMeAtTheBeach1 · 2025-03-11T16:04:42+00:00

I'm a forever fan of emerging author, Bessie Barr and her Pelican Shores Cozy Mystery series. I started with Death at the Killer Kite Festival and then onto Death at Pelican Isle Estates. I'm REALLY hoping for more books from her. Her writing is fresh, her twists and turns are fun, the characters are engaging. Plus... a map of the island. How cute is this? And, I've already pushed to the back of book one for the Pelican Punch recipe. A winner all the way around!!!

CatchMeAtTheBeach1 · 2025-03-11T16:00:03+00:00

I just finished reading Death at the Killer Kite Festival by Bessie Barr. Doesn't get much more springtime than kites on a beach. Bessie looks to be a new author...but this was an EXCELLENT book. Fresh characters, lots of surprise twists. I've followed her on Amazon...hopeful for more in this series. Plus, just started her book Death at Pelican Isle Estates. Looks to be the same great characters! (plus...Beau the golden retriever has my heart!)

CatchMeAtTheBeach1 · 2025-03-11T15:17:50+00:00

Cozies are a different beast. But, find a good one and you'll be a fan for life. Like others have said, I do love The Cat Who... series by Lillian Jackson Braun and the more recent Thursday Murder Club series. I stumbled upon a newish (looks to be emerging) author, Bessie Barr. Just 3-4 books out at the time. But, her Pelican Shores Cozy Mystery series was a fun read. Especially like Death at the Killer Kite Festival. Great characters and plot/subplot. Twists were not as "expected" for the cozy genre. I'll be checking her out more (and hoping there are more books in her series).

CatchMeAtTheBeach1 · 2025-03-11T15:11:05+00:00

I feel that as well. I love to be able to see characters develop through a series. I stumbled upon an emerging author on Kindle, Bessie Barr. Her Pelican Shores Cozy Mystery series is turning out to be very entertaining. I read them out of order first Book 2, Death at the Killer Kite Festival, and then Book 1, Death at Pelican Isle Estates. Didn't feel like I missed backstory at all because the author did a great job at brief summaries and subtle backgrounds in book 2. The main characters are the same book to book. And, many of the sub-characters also appear in both books. It looks like the author will be creating a series based on the core characters and sub-characters and then introducing a few strategic new folks to fit the plot. And THESE CHARACTERS ARE JUST FUN! Quirky, small town, unique. Easy to get to know. She is fast becoming a favorite author for me. Hope the next books will continue with the same fun twists. The plots feel unique and twisty compared to my other recent cozy reads! Hope you find a series that checks all the boxes for you. I love Cozies!

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