Cozy Case Files Volume 28

#CozyCaseFilesVolume28 #NetGalley

180 pages

Mystery & Thriller

Five stars *****

Pub date: 28 July 2026

My thoughts:

Much like the Minotaur Sampler, the Cozy Case Files offers information on forthcoming books and authors. There are generous excerpts for each title as well as a chance to see all of the covers.

I am especially excited about reading the latest book by Carolyn Haines. This is a series that I have enjoyed ever since the first title was published. Sarah Booth is a wonderful character as are Jitty and many others. But, that is just one of many excellent choices here.

This is a wonderful and free resource for those who enjoy traditional mysteries. It has been quite successful as can be seen by the number of volumes in the series.

Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press-Minotaur for this title. All opinions are my own.

Description:

from the publisher

Looking for a new cozy series? In the new edition of Cozy Case Files, Minotaur Books compiles the beginnings of six charming cozy mysteries publishing in Fall 2026 for free and easy sampling.

The twenty-eighth edition of Cozy Case Files features cozies from the following authors: Ellie Alexander, M.C. Beaton, Donna Andrews, Carolyn Haines, Mindy Quigley, and PJ Nelson.

Investigate the mysterious death of a wedding planner amidst an upcoming baby shower and fast-approaching wedding in The Pumpkin Vice Cafe. Help save the locals’ favorite pub by uncovering the dark secrets of a brewery in Dead Before Tea Time. Come to Meg’s house for Christmas to solve the attempted murder of her mother in their new playhouse – all while hosting the family Christmas and fixing the playhouse in Jay to the World. Unravel Sarah Booth’s parents’ murder, and get wrapped up in a mysterious abandoned mansion in town in Joy to the Bones. Attend a wellness retreat with a deep dish pizza chef and help her unfold a mystery when someone’s found dead during guided meditation in Murder in the Upper Crust. Crack two murder cases when a man, after confessing to murder, suddenly dies in Madeline’s bookshop in Murder Unabridged.