- Seaside charm: Every series features village life by the sea
- Cozy vibes: Lighthearted, character-driven mysteries with minimal violence, plenty of humor, and a strong sense of place.
- Variety of eras: From 1940s nostalgia (Seaside Murders) to modern foodie and festive mysteries (Nosey Parker, Doris Cudlow).
Nosey Parker Mysteries by Fiona Leitch – Set in the fictional Cornish village of Penstowan, ex-Met officer Jodie “Nosey” Parker runs a catering business while solving murders – often with a side of tried-and-tested recipes and her feisty Pomeranian, Germaine.
Seacastle Mysteries by PJ Skinner – the series centres on Tanya Bowe, a vintage shop owner and former investigative journalist, whose knack for stumbling over dead bodies annoys her ex-husband, DI George Carter – a by-the-book copper who’s less than thrilled by her involvement, even if her insights prove annoyingly accurate.
The Doris Cudlow Mysteries by N.C. Lewis – Doris Cudlow, a London reporter turned seaside resident, gets entangled in comedic coastal whodunnits involving murder, mischievous cats, and eccentric locals – four books to date.
The Seaside Murders (Secret Detective Agency) by Helena Dixon – Set in 1941 England, amateur sleuth Jane Treen returns to her seaside hometown to solve a body-on-the-beach mystery – sharp period detail, light nostalgia included.
Fethering Mysteries by Simon Brett – In the fictional coastal village of Fethering, retirees Carole and Jude stumble upon murders – The Body on the Beach kicks off this witty, quietly charming series.
A 1960s-set Cornish spin-off from the Daisy Dalrymple books, featuring Mrs Trewynn and her niece solving village crimes with period flair.
A Londoner relocates to a Cornish village with her gossip-loving corgi – expect cosy village life, light romance, and amateur sleuthing wrapped in coastal charm.
The Olivia Wells eco-friendly mysteries set in creekside Cornwall. Cornish cosy crime with a green twist. Her books include ‘green’ characters, ideas and solutions set against the back drop of a traditional murder mystery.
The “Isle of Wight Killings” is a cozy mystery series by Mary Grand featuring amateur sleuth Susan, who finds herself embroiled in solving murders on the idyllic Isle of Wight. The series blends elements of cozy mysteries with the unique setting of the island, focusing on community, friendships, and the darker undercurrents of seemingly peaceful village life
Jemima Jago Mysteries by Emma Jameson – On a Cornish island, librarian-turned-sleuth Jemima investigates local secrets and curious deaths. The series kicks off with A Death at Seascape House and continues with A Death at Bay View Hotel.
