Here are some Spooky Cozy Mysteries To Read This October
In October, a spooky cozy mystery is the perfect way to embrace the season. It has the right spirit without being too terrifying.
These books mix eerie settings, quirky characters, and suspense. They have a warm, comforting atmosphere.
The mix of light mystery and mild spookiness is delightful. It’s perfect for autumn evenings.
A haunted house or a small-town whodunit? A cozy mystery with a spooky twist offers just the right amount of chills to keep you turning the pages, while still leaving you with a smile.
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12 Spooky Cozy Mysteries to Read This October!
Spooky Book #1
Nine Lives and Alibis by Cate Conte
A Cat Cafe Mystery:
“Don’t be a Scardy cat…” reads the title cover. This book is by the same author of books: Purrder She Wrote, Claws for Alarm, and The Tell Tail Heart. If you’re looking for a Halloween story with a cat and a haunted inn this is the book for you.
Spooky Book #2
15 Minutes of Flame by Christin Breecher
A Nantucket Candle Make Mystery:
Skeleton, blood, boarded-up candle-making shop, creepy ambiance, kitty on the cover, and Halloween tale. Did I mention this story takes place in Nantucket?
Spooky Book #3
Mischief Nights are Murder by Libby Klein
A Puppy McAllister Mystery:
A third book on this list with a cat on the cover? Yes. Why not? I love cats! This story takes place during the Halloween season. The story takes place during Cape May Haunted Dinner Tour, what could go wrong? This book includes recipes.
Spooky Book #4
Gourd to Death by Kirsten Weiss
A Pie Town Mystery
“Squashing the competition…” reads the cover. This story takes place during a pumpkin festival in a coastal California town. This story has, and I quote, “leatha pumpkin cannons.”
Spooky Book #5
Murder at The Pumpkin Pageant by Darci Hannah
A Beacon Bakeshop Mystery:
I’m currently reading this one and so far enjoying it. This book includes delicious recipes.
Spooky Book #6
Hallowe’en Party by Agatha Christie
A Hercule Poirot Murder Mystery
I just finished this book. It’s a classic for a reason. I’m looking forward to sharing my thoughts on the blog soon.
Spooky Book #7
A Catered Halloween by Isis Crawford
A Mystery With Recipes
A wealthy socialite is found dead in the haunted house. It’s up to bakery sisters Bernadette and Libby to solve the case! This book comes with recipes.
Spooky Book #8
Trick or Deceit by Shelley Freydont
A Celebration Bay Mystery:
This story takes place during Celebration Bay’s Haunted House Contest in October.
Spooky Book #9
Death by Pumpkin Spice by Alex Erickson
A Bookstore Cafe Mystery
“Haunted by a deadly theme…” reads the cover. There’s a bookstore cafe (my two favorite places). There’s a mansion, costume wearing, pumpkin goodies, missing jewelry, an estate on lockdown, and a killer roaming the halls.
Spooky Book #10
The Stitching Hour by Amanda Lee
An Embroidery Mystery:
The descriptions reads, “a local waitress is found dead on the sidewalk with mysterious markings on her neck”. Is this a vampire story? I’m not sure but considering is an stitch themed cozy mystery taking place during Halloween, I’m interested.
Spooky Book #11
Vampires, Bones, and Treacle Scones by Kaitlyn Dunney
A Liss MacCrimmon Scottish Mystery:
Another possible vampire story taking place during Halloween in a mansion. Too many for this list? Absolutely not. Did I mention this story is a scottish mystery?
Spooky Book #12
Murder in the Bayou Boneyard by Ellen Byron
A Cajun Country Mystery:
There’s a creature lurking in the boyous… Is it a werewolf? A vampire? Or something/ someone stirring up terror in the town? There’s pets in costumes and a spooky B&B with all the guests terrified.
That’s all the Spooky Cozy Mysteries I have for this book list! I hope you enjoyed and found some to add to your TBR list.
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Best,
Anita