Brooklyn Murder Mysteries author Olivia Blacke writes quirky, unconventional, character-driven cozy mysteries. After shuffling around the U.S.A. from Hawaii to Maine, she currently resides with her husband and their roly-poly rescue puggle, but is forever homesick for NYC. In addition to writing, disappearing into a good book, and spending way too much time on social media, she enjoys SCUBA diving, crocheting, collecting tattoos, and baking dog cookies.
Pomona Afton Can So Solve a Murder (2025) Bellamy Rose "Bellamy Rose pens a frolicking riches-to-rags romcozy. Can this spoiled hotel heiress find redemption and a murderer without mussing her manicure? From socialite to sleuth, Pomona Afton will stop at nothing (even if her investigation takes her all the way to the outer boroughs of NYC) to find her grandmother's killer, salvage her trust fund, and discover that she's more than meets the eye."
The Jig Is Up (2024) (Irish Bed & Breakfast Mysteries, book 1) Lisa Q Mathews "Absolutely enchanting . . . It's gonna take more than the luck o' the Irish to solve Lisa Q. Mathews's delightful mystery . . . I give it five pots of gold stars!"
Peril in Pink (2024) (Hudson Valley B&B Mystery, book 1) Sydney Leigh "Grab a bottle of rose and get ready to enjoy all the vibes in this boutique cozy! It's the grand opening of the premiere girlcation destination, and the only thing more delicious than the temperamental rockstars are the signature pink cocktails. Host Jess and her crew are determined to deliver an Instagram-worthy weekend, but quickly learn that dealing with the posh guests at the trendiest new Hudson Valley B&B can be murder."
Board to Death (2023) (Board Game Shop Mystery, book 1) CJ Connor "The game is most certainly afoot in this delightfully queer cozy (quozy?) mystery. [...] Board to Death had me dusting off my board game collection and reinstituting family game night. I can't wait to read more from C.J. Connor!"
Final Cut (2023) (Hollywood Mystery, book 1) Marjorie McCown "Grab the popcorn and go behind the scenes in this star-studded murder mystery! The unique glimpse of how blockbuster movie magic is made, combined with a timely examination of the epidemic of harassment in Hollywood, makes for a fascinating read."
Charlotte Illes is Not a Detective (2023) (Not a Dectective Mysteries, book 1) Katie Siegel "All clues point to fun in this queer, grown-up Encyclopedia Brown-style zany mystery. And, much like Encyclopedia Brown, you're gonna have to pay *very close attention* to the details if you're going to keep up with Charlotte Illes (who, of course, isn't a detective)."
Photo Finished (2022) (Snapshot of NYC Mystery, book 1) Christin Brecher "From F-stops to the F-train, Liv's expert eye makes her the ultimate cozy detective in Christin Brecher's Photo Finished. Photographer Liv Spyers and her trusty camera lens charms readers (and the NYC elite) without ever losing focus on the investigation. Expert composition and timing culminates in a portrait of a complex mystery!"
Magic, Lies, and Deadly Pies (2022) (Pies Before Guys Mystery, book 1) Misha Popp "I DEVOURED it! There is nothing conventional about Misha Popp's flavorful debut. Sparkling with sinister magic, sugary pies, and vigilante homicide, Magic, Lies, and Poison Pies is rocking the Pushing Daisies vibe. When an avenging pie-maker's secrets are threatened, it's going to take more than magic and vintage swing dresses to circumvent a messy recipe for disaster. With inclusive characters, sharp pacing, and a dark sense of humor, Misha Popp is one of my new favorite authors."
A Deadly Bone to Pick (2022) (Molly Madison Dog Wrangler Mystery, book 1) Peggy Rothschild "A Deadly Bone to Pick is a smart, solid mystery that fans of Sue Grafton's Kinsey Millhone will enjoy."
Dead Dead Girls (2021) (Harlem Renaissance Mystery, book 1) Nekesa Afia "Dead Dead Girls expertly combines killer suspense with a heroine to die for....Debut author Nekesa Afia expertly creates an intricate mystery in a lush setting with a strong female main character that is so captivating I'd read a whole book of her doing nothing more exciting than baking a cake. Dead Dead Girls is a must read!"
Arsenic and Adobo (2021) (Tita Rosie's Kitchen Mystery, book 1) Mia P Manansala "Arsenic and Adobo caught me from the first line, and it only got better from there. Manansala's fun, fresh voice spins an enchanting fusion of Filipino-American food and culture, artfully and seamlessly woven into a smart, satisfying mystery that made me laugh out loud."
