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Here are some newly released cozy mysteries. You will see that some of these have been released with the holidays in mind.

Deck the Hallways (A Fixer-Upper Mystery) by Kate Carlisle.  Ms Carlisle is a New York Times best selling author of several series.

Killer Chef by James Patterson and Jeffrey J. Keys - Everyone has heard of this author but he doesn't write many short novels.  Eat, drink and be murdered might be a fun read.

We Wish You a Murderous Christmas by Vicki Delany.  This looks like a cute holiday read by a prolific Canadian author.

Twice Told Tail (A Black Cat Bookshop Mystery) by Ali Brandon.  Book six in the series by a new York Times best selling author.

Better Late Than Never (A Library Lover's Mystery) by Jenn McKinlay.  I've heard Jenn speak a few times and she has a great sense of humor, which shows in her books. This is only one of her many series.

Murder on St. Nicholas Avenue (Gaslight Mystery) by Victoria Thompson. A historical mystery set in New York early nineteenth century.

Get Me to the Grave On Time (The Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins Mystery) by D. E. Ireland.  I can't say that I'm interested in reading a mystery based  on the classic My Fair Lady.

Hooking for Trouble (A Crochet Mystery) by Betty Hechtman.  This is book eleven in the series. I haven't read this author but it might be worth a try to start on the first book.

Dangling by a Thread (A Mainely Needlepoint Mystery) by Lea Wait. This is book four in a five book series. This is a historical mystery for young adults.

The Trouble with Mirrors (An Alex London Mystery Book) by Charlotte Elkins and Aaron Elkins. 
This is book four in the series. It features an FBI consultant but doesn't seem to have any graphic violence. I haven't read it so check it out for yourself first.

Happy Trails,

Leslie

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