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Cozy Mystery Titles: Can You Spot the Fake?

By Carrie McBride, Communications
November 1, 2024

Cozy mysteries are perfect for readers interested in crime and puzzle-solving but who would rather skip the graphic details and scares. Most cozy mysteries have a few things in common—they usually take place in small, close-knit communities, feature an amateur sleuth, and more often than not, have a title that employs pun and alliteration to set a lighthearted tone. Some people groan over puns, but here at the Library we love fun wordplay. So much so that we created a quiz to see if you can suss out the cozy mystery titles we made up from the real ones. Let's see how you do!