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We might not quite be into spooky season yet, but don’t try to tell that to the homegoods aisle at TJ Maxx. If you’re ready to lean into a little suspense but not ready to go full thriller just yet, cozy mysteries are here to deliver.
This August, we’ve got quite a few new cozy mystery book releases to look forward to. Whether you’re hoping to solve some capers with a feline friend or explore a haunted house, this month has an exciting new story to fit the bill. Here’s everything that’s coming out this month, for your reading pleasure.
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No Paw to Stand On by Laurie Cass
- Publisher: Berkley
- Length: 352 Pages
- Release Date: August 6, 2024
- Price: Amazon $9.99
No Paw to Stand On is the 12th book in Laurie Cass’ Bookmobile Cat Mystery series. This time around, librarian Minnie and her trusted rescue cat Eddie are off to investigate a poisoning. Someone slipped something into her friend Kristen’s special ice cream cones, and now she must figure out whodunit to save her friend’s reputation.
Peach Tea Smash by Laura Childs
- Publisher: Berkley
- Length: 320 Pages
- Release Date: August 6, 2024
- Price: Amazon $29
In Peach Tea Smash, readers return to the Tea Shop Mystery series. This time, Theodosia Browning finds herself investigating a murder at the Mad Hatter Masquerade, an Alice in Wonderland-themed fundraiser. But who would want to get rid of the universally beloved Harlan, husband to the Friends of the Opera chairwoman?
Haunted to Death by Frank Anthony Polito
- Publisher: Kensington Cozies
- Length: 304 Pages
- Release Date: August 20, 2024
- Price: Amazon $17.95
Frank Anthony Polito is bringing readers another installment in the Domestic Partners in Crime series with Haunted to Death. This time around, home renovation hosts Peter Penwell and JP Broadway have a challenge on their hands when the house they’re renovating for their show just might be haunted. They work to solve a cold case and figure out whether the place is haunted, and quick, so they can finish up their shoot by the Halloween finale.
Pumpkin Spice Puppy by Laurien Berenson
- Publisher: Kensington Cozies
- Length: 192 Pages
- Release Date: August 20, 2024
- Price: Amazon $22.95
Laurie Berenson is bringing the fall vibes with the 30th installment in the Melanie Travis Canine Mystery series, Pumpkin Spice Puppy. Melanie finds the owner of a local pet shop murdered in his store, and given her recent disagreement with the man, she feels compelled to investigate despite her headmaster’s disapproval.
Need a little more cozy mystery in your life? Catch up with last month’s cozy mystery releases for more low-stakes murder mysteries to solve. Or see our August YA and Adult Romance lists for some new reads!
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