Historical Mystery Archives

3.5-STAR REVIEW: A VERY VEXING MURDER by Lucy Andrew

Historical Mystery Tierney Linton - 12 May 2026

Harriet Smith Investigates: Book 1 Publication Date: May 12, 2026 A witty debut whodunit that reimagines Harriet Smith, the gullible sidekick of Jane Austen’s Emma , as a spitfire con woman, hired to break off an...

4-STAR REVIEW: CRYING IN THE CHAPEL by Teresa Trent

Cozy Mystery JoAnne - 24 April 2026

Swinging Sixties Mystery Series: Book 5 Publication Date: March 10, 2026 It's August 1965, and Dot Morgan is finally getting married to the dashing reporter Ben Dalton. Her wedding day, August 14th, promises to...

SPOTLIGHT: CRYING IN THE CHAPEL by Teresa Trent Plus Giveaway!

Cozy Mystery Dayna Linton - 24 April 2026

Swinging Sixties Mystery Series: Book 5 Publication Date: March 10, 2026 It's August 1965, and Dot Morgan is finally getting married to the dashing reporter Ben Dalton. Her wedding day, August 14th, promises to...

SPOTLIGHT: LAFITTE LIVES by Christi Keating Sumich Plus Giveaway!

Historical Mystery Dayna Linton - 23 April 2026

An Old New Orleans Bookshop Mystery: Book 1 Publication Date: February 24, 2026 Secrets can’t stay buried forever—but maybe some should. In bustling, multicultural 1831 New Orleans, Tobias Whitney, the sexton of St. Louis Cemetery...

5-STAR REVIEW: LAFITTE LIVES by Christi Keating Sumich

Historical Mystery Amy Wilson - 23 April 2026

An Old New Orleans Bookshop Mystery: Book 1 Publication Date: February 24, 2026 Secrets can’t stay buried forever—but maybe some should. In bustling, multicultural 1831 New Orleans, Tobias Whitney, the sexton of St. Louis Cemetery...

5-STAR REVIEW: A STAGED DEATH by Samantha Larsen

Cozy Mystery Lori Van Buren - 2 April 2026

Lady Librarian Mysteries: Book 4 Publication Date: March 31, 2026 A cozy historical mystery set in the 18th century—perfect for Bridgerton fans! 1787, Bath. Mrs. Tiffany Lathrop has catalogued the entire library at Astwell Palace...

5-STAR REVIEW: DEATH AT THE DOCK by Carmen Radtke

Cozy Mystery Lori Van Buren - 12 March 2026

An Alyssa Chalmers Historical Mystery: Book 3 Publication Date: February 27, 2026 A sharp tongue. An even sharper mind. A Victorian sleuth criminals overlook at their peril. 1862. A new home in a prospectors’ town,...

5-STAR REVIEW: A GHASTLY CATASTROPHE by Deanna Raybourn

Historical Mystery Tierney Linton - 5 March 2026

Veronica Speedwell Series: Book 10 Publication Date: March 3, 2026 Veronica and Stoker are practically dying for a new adventure, but when their wish is granted, they find themselves up against a secret society...

4.5-STAR REVIEW: THE TUSCAN SISTER’S PROMISE by Daniela Sacerdoti

Contemporary Romance Amy Wilson - 27 February 2026

The Tuscan Sisters: Book 3 Publication Date: February 26, 2026 Resting her head against the window of the plane, Mia looks down at the rolling Tuscan hills. Her heart breaks as she wonders when...

5-STAR REVIEW: THE CASE OF THE CHRISTIE CURSE by Kelly Oliver

Cozy Mystery Lori Van Buren - 26 February 2026

The Detection Club: Book 3 Publication Date: February 21, 2026 Mesopotamia, 1930: When Agatha Christie invites fellow members of the Detection Club to witness the famous excavations at the ruins of Ur, Dorothy L. Sayers,...

SPOTLIGHT: THE CASE OF THE CHRISTIE CURSE by Kelly Oliver Plus Giveaway!

Cozy Mystery Dayna Linton - 26 February 2026

The Detection Club: Book 3 Publication Date: February 21, 2026 Mesopotamia, 1930: When Agatha Christie invites fellow members of the Detection Club to witness the famous excavations at the ruins of Ur, Dorothy L. Sayers,...

SPOTLIGHT: A MURDER OF FURIES by Eleanor Kuhns Plus Giveaway!

Historical Mystery Dayna Linton - 19 February 2026

An Ancient Crete Mystery: Book 3 Publication Date: January 31, 2026 Bronze Age Crete, 1450 B.C.E. When Tinos, the High Priestess's consort, asks Martis to search for his missing daughter, Martis becomes involved in the...