Today we revisit Mary's experimental deep dive with four murder mystery books to see what she learned. If you're looking to write a cozy mystery or amateur sleuth novel, this is the episode for you. 

Books studied include:

* Murder on Pleasant Avenue - Victoria Thompson

* The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie - Alan Bradley

* Careless in Red - Elizabeth George

* Murphey's Law - Rhys Bowen

Mystery writers, what advice do you have on writing and plotting the perfect mystery novel or series? What did we miss?