Cozy Crime Mystery Newsletter

Hello Cozy Crime Fan!

Ah, October – when the jumpers come out, the nights draw in, and the line between “fog” and “something creeping through the hedgerow” starts to blur.

This is peak cozy mystery season. Whether you’re nursing a mug of something spiced or eyeing the neighbour’s scarecrow with quiet concern, now’s the time to fully embrace the strange, the seasonal, and the slightly sinister.

Expect haunted village halls, magical libraries, and a seemingly perfect woman with a puzzling past. If a village murder mystery isn’t on your reading list yet… it will be by the time you reach the end of this newsletter.

Inside, we’ve got crisp new book releases (no bobbing for apples required), some devilishly good TV picks, and our latest quiz asking: how well do you really know Hercule Poirot???

So pull the blanket up to your chin, turn on the porch light just in case, and remember – in October, it’s not just the leaves that fall.

Happy sleuthing!

Beyond Paradise Season 4 Confirmed – We’re Heading Back To Shipton Abbott in 2026!

It's official - Beyond Paradise is coming back for season 4! The BBC has announced that DI Humphrey Goodman and his quirky team will return to Shipton Abbott with brand-new mysteries, heart, and humor.

With filming now completed on Devon and Cornwall’s sunny shores, expect puzzling cases, unexpected twists, and all your favorite characters back for another round of feel-good sleuthing.

Whether you love seaside settings or clever whodunits, Beyond Paradise promises more cozy crime magic in 2026!

Murdoch Mysteries Season 19 Is On The Way - And The Wait Is Nearly Over…

Murdoch Mysteries fans, rejoice! Season 19 is officially here!

Detective William Murdoch returns to CBC in October for more ingenious cases, wild inventions, and Victorian-era surprises. Expect clever murders, dramatic reunions, and a star-studded guest list, including Luann de Lesseps and The Kids in the Hall!

Deep mysteries, historical twists, and all your favorite Toronto Constabulary faces await in this ambitious new chapter of Canada’s most beloved whodunit.

We may even see more of Dr. Julia Ogden… 

Shakespeare & Hathaway Are Back With The Long-Awaited Season 5

Raise a toast to the return of Britain’s quirkiest detectives because Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators is back for season 5!

With Luella and Frank reuniting amidst the dazzling Stratford-upon-Avon, the new episodes promise hilarious banter, wickedly twisty mysteries, and guest stars galore.

Whether wrangling feuding influencers or causing chaos at a murder mystery convention, the team faces devious puzzles and eccentric suspects.

And, even better, you can stream all episodes now (in the UK at least!).

The Vanishing Act – Jo Jakeman’s Unputdownable Crime Mystery

Life as a missing person is absolute murder… In Jo Jakeman’s The Vanishing Act, artist Eloise Ford’s carefully constructed life in Cornwall unravels when a body is discovered in an abandoned coal mine.

Police believe it to be Elizabeth King, who disappeared 20 years earlier. But that’s not possible because…Eloise Ford is Elizabeth King, and she’s very much alive!

Now, with old secrets surfacing, nosy newcomers poking around, and her son’s true-crime-loving ex digging for answers, Eloise must team up with unlikely allies to unmask the real killer, before her own dark past becomes Cornwall’s deadliest scandal!

The Little Black Book Killer – Fiona Walker’s Village Detectives Are Back!

Dating just got deadly in Fiona Walker’s sparkling new cozy, The Little Black Book Killer.

When widow Juno finally tries online matchmaking, she’s quickly pulled into a tangled web of village secrets instead of romance.

After two exclusive dating app investors turn up dead, Juno and her hilarious Village Detectives must go undercover to unmask a killer lurking behind clever codenames and cricket matches.

With laugh-out-loud banter, sharp twists, and big-hearted sleuths, it’s page-turning perfection for fans of Richard Osman and classic British mysteries!

Shifting and Shenanigans – 1st Of A Fun Magical Series by Elizabeth Pantley

Curl up with a spellbinding mystery this Halloween. Elizabeth Pantley’s Shifting & Shenanigans is pure magical mayhem!

When Paige and her Aunt Glo inherit a quirky inn, they discover a secret library, a talking cat, and a magical book club that whisks its members inside whodunits.

Suddenly, Paige and her mismatched crew are trapped in a haunted town, racing the clock to solve a murder and return home.

Packed with ghostly giggles, enchanted twists, and festive fall vibes, it’s the ultimate cozy treat for the spooky season!

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Hercule Poirot Quiz – How Good Are Your Little Grey Cells?

Think you have what it takes to rival Poirot’s legendary “little grey cells”? Take our Hercule Poirot Quiz and put your sleuthing prowess to the test!

From Middle Eastern excavations and icy train rides to perplexing family gatherings, this interactive quiz covers his trickiest cases, devious criminals, and signature methods. Perfect for Agatha Christie fans and puzzle lovers alike.

See if you can solve every crime as brilliantly as Poirot himself!

Sleuth & Sip: The Perfect Murder, She Wrote Mug!

Stay cozy with your morning brew and channel your inner Jessica Fletcher with this fun Murder, She Wrote mug.

Featuring a charming, playful illustration of the beloved mystery author and sleuth, it’s perfect for curling up with a good book or solving your own daily puzzles.

Whether at home or the office, this mug adds a dash of cozy crime charm and witty style to any coffee break.

Sip, smile, and sleuth — the perfect gift for every Murder, She Wrote fan!

Make Every Shelf a Cozy Bookshop Adventure With The Rolife Book Nook Kit

Bring a touch of literary magic to your bookshelf with the Rolife Book Nook Kit. I have Shakespeare’s Bookstore, but there are a ton of different designs to choose from!

It’s an amazing 3D craft kit that lets you build your own miniature, light-up bookshop, complete with charming details like velvet sofas, vintage tomes, and cozy nooks.

Perfect for crafty sleuths and book lovers, it’s an eye-catching project and a conversation starter all in one. And, once you’ve made it, you can pop it on your bookshelf and add a little flair to your room!

Agatha Christie

Known as the “Queen of Crime,” Agatha Christie is the best-selling novelist of all time, enchanting generations of readers with 66 detective novels and timeless sleuths like Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.

Her ingenious plots, clever twists, and atmospheric mysteries have sold over two billion copies, earning her a Damehood and an unrivalled place in literary history.

Prepare for murder, misdirection, and masterful puzzles as Christie’s stories continue to delight cozy crime fans around the globe!

It’s a wrap…

And that’s your lot for October – a month full of falling leaves, rising body counts (fictional, of course), and the comforting rustle of pages as the nights stretch out.

Whether you’ll spend the month sipping spiced tea or dodging trick-or-treaters with a whodunit in hand, we hope you’ve found plenty to raise your pulse in all the right ways. From ghostly goings-on to perfectly polite poisonings, this is the time of year when cozy crime feels right at home.

We’ll see you in November, when the frost bites a little harder, and the mysteries get even more deliciously tangled. Until then, keep the torch handy, the kettle full, and always question the person bringing round “special” toffee apples.

Here’s to dark nights, local legends, and just enough suspense to keep you checking behind the curtains.

As always, we’d love to hear from you - whether it’s about your latest favorite book, a character you’re rooting for (or suspecting!), or just to say hello. You can always email us or find us on socials for a good old-fashioned chat.

See you in November, sleuths! 🕵️‍♂️📖🌷

Thanks for reading! Let’s catch up again next month.
Regards
Agatha Marplewood