Antiquing Cozies

Cozy mysteries are all the rage-or should I say lack of rage, since they are considered the "gentle reads" of the mystery genre with a bloodless crime. Antiquing and collecting are popular hobbies for many people, so what better occupation for some of our favorite cozy mystery authors to use in their story lines. If you're interested in antiques, collecting, or maybe you enjoy watching the popular PBS television show Antiques Roadshow you're sure to enjoy reading one of these great series.

Savannah series by Mary Kay Andrews
This series is set in Savannah, Georgia. Eloise "Weezie" Foley is an antique dealer who gets sucked into solving mysteries with her best friend, restaurant owner and habitual divorcee BeBe Loudermilk. Andrews creates amusing characters against the backdrop of this charming city which is famous for eccentric characters and murder. Start with Savannah Blues.

Den of Antiquity mysteries by Tamar Myers
The Den of Antiquity mysteries feature antique store owner Abigail Timberlake. All Abigail wants is to run her antiques store, The Den of Antiquity in peace. In amiable Charlotte, North Carolina, this shouldn't be a problem, but at The Den of Antiquity murder is always on sale, Start with Larceny and Old Lace.

Josie Prescott mysteries by Jane K. Cleland
Since Josie Prescott left a high-paying job in New York City to set up shop as an antiques appraiser on the coast of New Hampshire, her life has not gone exactly as planned. In some ways, it's gone better. She has a growing business, good friends and neighbors, and even a budding romance, but dead bodies seem to be crossing her path. A nice blend of coziness, crime and collecting. Start with Consigned to Death.

Jane Wheel mysteries by Sharon Sloan Fiffer
Charming and resourceful Jane Wheel has been recently laid off from her job, separated from her husband Charley and is headed straight into a midlife crisis. Jane finds solace as an antique "picker" searching Chicago estate sales, garage sales and flea markets. Just as she is settling into her new life, Jane finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time, and discovers she has a knack for unearthing clues and solving mysteries. Start with Killer Stuff.