Ellery Page, aspiring screenwriter, Scrabble champion, and guy-with-worst-luck-in-the-world-when-it-comes-to-dating, is ready to make a change. So when he learns he's inherited both a failing bookshop and a falling-down mansion in the quaint seaside village of Pirate's Cove in Rhode Island, it's full steam ahead
Sure enough, the village is charming, its residents amusingly eccentric, and police chief Jack Carson is decidedly yummy (though possibly as straight as he is stern). However, the bookstore is failing, the mansion is falling down, and there's that little drawback of finding rival bookseller--and head of the unwelcoming-committee--Trevor Maples dead during the annual Buccaneer Days celebration.
There are so many things to love about cozy mysteries! Small towns full of quirky characters. Delectable food descriptions. Hilariously punny titles. Plus, we've been noticing recently that the amateur detectives featured in cozies often bring unique skill sets from delightful day jobs. Here are some of our favorites.