Thanksgiving Cozy Mysteries

#1 A Fatal Feast Murder, She Wrote #32

By Jessica Fletcher and Donald Bain

A Fatal Feast by Jessica Fletcher and Donald Bain is part of the Murder, She Wrote series. In this cozy mystery, Jessica Fletcher is a mystery writer and amateur sleuth. She is prepping for Thanksgiving in Cabot Cove, Maine. Her friends and family are gathering, and she plans a festive meal. The holiday spirit fades when a grumpy neighbor, Morris Penroy, is murdered just before Thanksgiving.To complicate things, Jessica has a guest from New York. It’s her friend and fellow writer, Inspector George Sutherland of Scotland Yard. Together, they team up to solve the case, diving into the secrets of Cabot Cove residents. Jessica learns that Morris was involved in some mysterious dealings. This leads her to suspect her own neighbors.As Jessica seeks to solve the clues, she faces challenges. Some are unhappy with her investigation. She uncovers the truth, solving a mystery. It saves her Thanksgiving. The novel blends small-town charm with suspense. It fits the Murder, She Wrote series.

#2 Death of a Turkey Cobb’s Landing #3 

By Kate Borden

Death of a Turkey by Kate Borden is a cozy mystery. It is set in the small, picturesque town of Cobb’s Landing, Massachusetts. In this Thanksgiving novel, Mayor Peggy Jean Turner is busy with holiday preparations. Cobb’s Landing has a charming, old-fashioned vibe. This year’s holiday events and a turkey shoot excite the residents.Yet, the holiday plans take a dark turn when they find a local man, Jack, dead. It soon becomes clear that someone murdered him. Peggy has deep community ties and a knack for sleuthing. So, Peggy gets involved in the investigation.

She uncovers a mix of motives involving old grudges, personal secrets, and town gossip. Jack was a troublemaker, and many people in town had reasons to dislike him.As Peggy digs deeper, she finds various suspects. Each has a reason to want Jack out of the way. In her pursuit of the truth, she balances her duties as mayor, her friendships, and her personal safety. The novel combines a cozy holiday vibe with suspense and small-town intrigue. Peggy uncovers the killer’s identity in time for Thanksgiving.

#3 The Pumpkin Muffin Murder Fresh-Baked Mystery #5

The Pumpkin Muffin Murder by Livia J. Washburn is a cozy mystery. It follows retired teacher and amateur baker Phyllis Newsom. In small-town Texas, the annual Harvest Festival is underway. Phyllis is baking her famous pumpkin muffins for the competition. This year, the festival is a big event. It has contests and community gatherings that excite the small town.Yet, someone finds a wealthy, high-profile festival visitor dead, turning things sinister. A murder, it turns out. He was a former resident with a checkered past.

Phyllis feels her curiosity and sleuthing skills piquing. She soon investigates the murder. Clues suggest that her friends might involve themselves.With her friends by her side, Phyllis delves into the businessman’s life and his past conflicts in town. Her investigation uncovers hidden secrets and old feuds. It has many twists before the truth comes to light. The Pumpkin Muffin Murder is a cozy mystery for fall. It blends tasty autumn recipes with charming small-town dynamics.

#4 Turkey Trot Murder Lucy Stone #24

Turkey Trot Murder by Leslie Meier is a cozy mystery. It is set in Tinker’s Cove, Maine, a coastal town. Amateur sleuth Lucy Stone returns for another Thanksgiving-themed adventure. As Thanksgiving nears, the town is prepping for its annual Turkey Trot, a charity run. The holiday spirit is shattered when Lucy finds a dead body. It’s a young woman, Alison Franklin, in a frozen pond on her morning jog.Alison’s death seems accidental. But, Lucy suspects foul play. Alison had a troubled past and family secrets.

Lucy’s investigation uncovers complex social issues, including the town’s opioid crisis. It also reveals links between Alison and some prominent community members.Lucy faces local drama and old tensions. She faces resistance and danger, but is determined to uncover the truth. In her pursuit, she exposes community issues and hidden motives in Tinker’s Cove. Turkey Trot Murder is a cozy mystery with timely themes. It offers a compelling Thanksgiving mystery, with Lucy’s warmth and persistence.

#5 A Catered Thanksgiving A Mystery with Recipes #7

A Catered Thanksgiving by Isis Crawford is a cozy mystery. It features sisters Bernie and Libby Simmons, who run a catering business. They often find themselves solving crimes. This Thanksgiving, the rich Field family hires them to cater a holiday meal at their estate. The Field family has a history of internal tensions. This year’s gathering is especially strained.During dinner, things take a dark turn. The family patriarch, Monty Field, dies in what seems a tragic accident. Yet, it becomes evident in a short time that Monty’s death was no accident—it was murder.

The Simmons sisters, the caterers, are on-site. They use their wits and cooking skills to solve the case. They find rivalries, hidden motives, and old grudges among the Fields as they dig into family secrets. A Catered Thanksgiving is a mix of humor, sibling dynamics, and recipes. It blends the warmth of the holiday with a whodunit’s suspense. Bernie and Libby must find the killer before they strike again.

#6 The Cat Who Talked Turkey The Cat Who… #26

The Cat Who Talked Turkey by Lilian Jackson Braun is part of the beloved Cat Who series. It follows Jim Qwilleran, a former journalist who solves mysteries. He has two extraordinary Siamese cats, Koko and Yum Yum. In this installment, set in the quirky town of Pickax, a body is discovered on Qwilleran’s property. This disrupts the peaceful atmosphere and turns his quiet life upside down.Qwilleran, with his keen intuition and Koko’s knack for clues, begins to investigate the murder. As he digs deeper, he uncovers hints of shady dealings and secrets in the local community.

As Qwilleran prepares to host Pickax’s 150th-anniversary celebration, the investigation heats up. The event will reveal the town’s history, personalities, and feuds. Qwilleran must solve a murder mystery. He also faces his neighbors’ antics and his cats’ quirks.Koko seemed to “talk turkey” in his own way. He pointed Qwilleran to hidden clues. The two then navigated a web of small-town secrets. They ultimately uncovered the truth behind the crime. With wit, a cozy atmosphere, and Braun’s feline insights, The Cat Who Talked Turkey is a charming addition to this long-running series

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