by Shawn Stevens

Welcome to October! The crisp air, crackling leaves, and spooky decor make this the perfect time to curl up with a blanket, a cup of your favorite hot drink, and a spine-tingling yet charming mystery. Whether you’re drawn to haunted inns, witchy sleuths, or fall festivals with a touch of intrigue, October is a month when our cozy mysteries take on a delightful spooky twist.

This month, I’ll be diving into some bewitching reads, perfect for Halloween or any cozy autumn night. From pumpkin patches with a side of mystery to whodunits featuring quirky sleuths, there’s a story for every fall mood. Grab your coziest blanket, make yourself a steaming mug of coffee, tea, or hot cider, and let’s get lost in the magic and mystery of October together. Happy reading, and stay cozy!

When Marla Jennings, the town’s boldest blogger known for exposing scandals, dies under mysterious circumstances during the annual Trick-or-Treat Walk, the festive atmosphere shifts to fear and suspicion.
As Tilly digs into the town’s past, she uncovers hidden secrets that some residents would rather keep buried. With the grand costume ball looming, Tilly must unravel the truth before the killer strikes again. – Brownies and Bones by Sue Hollowell

Yarrow Glen’s neighbor, Lockwood, hosts the annual Dairy Days festival, and cheesemonger Willa Bauer and her shop, Curds & Whey, are eager to join the fun. But things turn dark when Nadine, the intense pageant organizer, is found dead under a pile of ceramic milk jugs. With suspicion falling on Willa’s employee, Mrs. Schultz, Willa is determined to find out who wanted Nadine out of the whey. – Fondue or Die, by Korina Moss, St. Martins Press

Apparitions, Aerobics, and Arson (Bewitcher’s Beach Mystery – Book 3) by Emily Fluke, Release Date October 1, 2024
Columbus Day Conundrum (Holiday Cozy Mystery – Book 10) by Tonya Kappes, Release Date October 3, 2024
Brownies and Bones (A Belle Harbor Cozy Mystery – Book) by Sue Hollowell, Release Date October 3, 2024
The Newton File (An Aunt Bessie Cold Case Mystery – Book 14) by Diana Xarissa, Release Date October 4, 2024
Killing Time: An Agatha Raisin Mystery (Agatha Raisin Mystery – Book 35) by M. C. Beaton, Release Date October 8, 2024
A Merry Little Murder Plot (A Library Lover’s Mystery – Book 15) by Jenn McKinlay, Release Date October 8, 2024
The More the Terrier (An Andy Carpenter Mystery – Book 30) by David Rosenfelt, Release Date October 15, 2024
Blue Christmas Bones (A Sarah Booth Delaney Mystery – Book 28) by Carolyn Haines, Release Date October 15, 2024
Rockin’ Around the Chickadee (A Meg Langslow Mystery – Book 36) by Donna Andrews, Release Date October 15, 2024
Neopolitan Murder (A Spies and Food Truck Mystery – Book 6) by Rosie A. Point, Release Date October 16, 2024

Dumplings and Disaster (Alphabet Soup Mystery – Book 4) by Erica J Whelton, Release Date October 17, 2024
A Pie For A Pie (Scottie Ramone Cozy Mystery – Book 5) by London Lovett, Release Date October 21, 2024
Fondue or Die (A Cheese Shop Mystery Cheese Shop Mystery – Book 5) by Korina Moss, Release Date October 22, 2024
In the Blink of a Pie (Maple Syrup Mystery – Book 3) by Catherine Bruns, Release Date October 22, 2024
Sleep in Heavenly Pizza (Deep Dish Mystery – Book 4) by Mindy Quigley, Release Date October 22, 2024
Mystery in the Title: A Novel (Miranda Abbott Mystery Book 2) by Will Ferguson (Author), Ian Ferguson
The Knife Before Christmas (A Fixer-Upper Mystery – Book 11) by Kate Carlisle, Release Date October 22, 2024
The Little Lost Library (A Secret, Book, and Scone Society – Book 7) by Ellery Adams, Release Date October 22, 2024
Gingerbread Danger (An Amish Candy Shop Mystery – Book 9) by Amanda Flower, Release Date October 22, 2024
You Have Gone Too Far (A County Kerry Mystery – Book 3) by Carlene O’Connor, Release Date October 22, 2024
Fudgy Christmas Murders (Candy-Coated Mystery – Book 13) by Nancy Coco, Release Date October 22, 2024
Murder on the Page (A Literary Dining Mystery – Book 1) by Daryl Wood Gerber, Release Date October 22, 2024
Murder Takes the Stage (A Phyllida Bright Mystery – Book 4) by Colleen Cambridge, Release Date October 22, 2024
Skeletons in Little Leaf Creek (A Little Leaf Creek Cozy Mystery – Book 24) by Cindy Bell, Release Date October 24, 2024
Crafting a Getaway (Gasper’s Cove Mystery – Book 4) by Barbara Emodi, Release Date October 25, 2024
A Crime in 5C (A Murder at the Morrisey Mystery – Book 4) by Eryn Scott, Release Date October 25, 2024
Honey Cake and Homicide (Maple Lane Mystery – Book 8) by C. A. Phipps, Release Date October 27, 2024
Spiced Orange Suspicion (Claire’s Candles Mystery – Book 11) by Agatha Frost, Release Date October 29, 2024
The Glass Bottom Hoax (A Madison Night Mystery – Book 12) by Diane Vallere, Release Date October 29, 2024

In closing, I would like to say thank you for the amazing opportunity to contribute to this blog. It’s been a pleasure working with such a talented team, and I’ve truly enjoyed my time here. Wishing you all the best and continued success!

Warmly,
Shawn Stevens

Editor’s Note: We want to thank Shawn for stepping in and doing such a great job starting last minute when Sunny Frazier had to quit. Also, note that release dates may change.

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Shawn Stevens born in New Jersey and lives there with her husband and rescue pup Piper. She enjoys reading and listening to cozy mysteries whiles she cooks, cleans and is driving. Be sure to visit The Cozy Mystery Party Group for “Cozy” chats, Author Takeovers and more.