Discover the Top 100 Audiobooks in Mysteries & Thrillers, Cozy Mysteries

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Title: Nightshade for Warning

Subtitle: Enchanted Garden Mystery Series, Book 2

Author: Bailey Cattrell

Narrator: Vanessa Daniels

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-02-17

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Cozy Mysteries

Publisher's Summary:

Elliana Allbright's business and personal life have been flourishing in her hometown of Poppyville, California, since she opened Scents & Nonsense. She uses her very special skills to craft perfumes that almost magically ease heartache, inspire change, and bring joy - and her customers love to relax in the beautiful garden behind her shop with her corgi, Dash, and her cat, Nabokov. She even lives right next to the garden, in a compact "tiny house" - and she's excited to hear that a journalist is going to write a feature about her home and garden for a national magazine. But then the journalist is found dead, and suspicion falls on the last person to see him - who just happens to be Ellie's brother's girlfriend. So before everything goes to seed, Ellie must rely on her powers - observational and otherwise - to pick out the real killer from an ever-expanding bouquet of culprits....

Members Reviews:

Just OK

I read the first book in the series and enjoyed it. This book fell a bit flat. Ellie is defending her brother's girlfriend for a murder she has no reason to commit. Colby her brother is an immature wanderer who thinks his big sister can fix everything while he sits in his van and sleeps. The characters didn't appeal to me and the story lacked depth. I don't know about the next one.

Bad narrator

Would you try another book from Bailey Cattrell and/or Vanessa Daniels?

Bailey Catrell yes. Vanessa Daniels . .. definitely not.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

Difficult to concentrate on story with awkward pauses and intonation. Actually ended up buying the paperback to finish the book.

Any additional comments?

Love this story but couldn't finish the audio book past the first 2 chapters due to the horrible narrator. I bought the paperback and finished it.

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Title: Dead and Berried

Subtitle: Cranberry Cove Mysteries Series, Book 3

Author: Peg Cochran

Narrator: Romy Nordlinger

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 16 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-02-17

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Cozy Mysteries

Publisher's Summary:

It's June in Cranberry Cove, and Monica Albertson's plan to sell cranberry relish to chain stores is taking off. The cranberry bogs are in bloom, and local beekeeper Rick Taylor and his assistant Lori Wenk are bringing in bees to pollinate the blossoms. When a fatal prick fells Lori, the buzz is that Rick is to blame.

In trying to clear her friend's name, Monica discovers that more than a few people in Cranberry Cove have felt the power of Lori's venom, and it looks as if this time she may have agitated the hive a bit too much. With the fate of the farm on the line, Monica must get to the bottom of the crime before another victim gets stung.

Members Reviews:

Light Fun Reading

This is a light cozy mystery with lots of twists and turns. It's a good book and I look forward to the next one.

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Title: Antiques Frame

Author: Barbara Allan

Narrator: Amy McFadden

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 04-25-17

Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Cozy Mysteries

Publisher's Summary:

With their reality TV series Antiques Sleuths, Brandy Borne and her quaintly kooky mother, Vivian, have a real hit on their hands. But when another hit enters the picture, Brandy's implicated for the crime. With Brandy now wearing basic jailhouse orange, Vivian must largely investigate alone, sorting through a rogue's gallery of suspects that includes a too-friendly farmer's wife, a ratings-happy TV producer, a questionable husband-and-wife auctioneer team, and even the chief of police himself! Aided only by the loyal shih tzu Sushi and the police dog Rocky, the wacky mother-and-daughter sleuthing team must learn the killer's identity before Brandy becomes the subject of a murder masterpiece.

Members Reviews:

Viv

Received this book last week and had it read in three days. Hard to put down. The main characters are very well defined. Have read all other books in this series. Look forward to new book. Keep up the good work, Vivienne!

Antiques Frame

Well done !!! I enjoyed this mystery very much !!! I love Brandy ,Vivian and Tony very much !!! Can't wait for the next one !##

I really like this series

As I stated before, I really like this series. The books are light, interesting, and always make me laugh!!! I always look forward to the Mother/Daughter antics and interaction, and they never disappoint.

Another Terrific Entry

I bought this novel as soon as I finished Antiques Fate, and it is even better. Great, well written series.

funny, can't put them down until finished kind of ...

I've read all of these Trash 'n' Treasures mystery books. They are quirky, funny, can't put them down until finished kind of books. I'm looking forward to the next one!

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Title: The Lady of the Lake

Subtitle: The Frannie Shoemaker Campground Mysteries, Volume 4

Author: Karen Musser Nortman

Narrator: Michelle Babb

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 39 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-17-17

Publisher: Karen Nortman

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 27 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Cozy Mysteries

Publisher's Summary:

A trip down memory lane is fine if you don't stumble on a body. Frannie Shoemaker and her friends camp at Old Dam Trail State Park near one of Donna Nowak's childhood homes. They take in the county fair, reminisce at a Fifties-Sixties dance, and check out old hangouts. But the present intrudes when a body surfaces. Donna becomes the focus of the investigation and Frannie wonders if the police shouldnt be looking closer at the victims many enemies. A traveling goddess worshiper, a mystery writer and the Sisters on the Fly add color to the campground.

©2014 Karen Musser Nortman (P)2017 Karen Musser Nortman

Members Reviews:

The Lady of the Lake

What made the experience of listening to The Lady of the Lake the most enjoyable?

Michelle Babb's relaxed way of narrating. The way she brings the characters to life and doesn't try to be overly dramatic allows the story to flow.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Lady of the Lake?

When it appeared the Lady of the Lake might have actually been spotted

Which character as performed by Michelle Babb was your favorite?

I liked the barefoot woman. Her character was so much different than the others and I felt like she added a little something extra to the story.

Any additional comments?

I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the

author, narrator, or publisher.

Great Series

As always this narrator did not disappoint. This story really comes to life when Frannie gets into her shenanigans. This makes me wish I had an RV so I could have a group of friends that loves camping and we would go frequently. There were some really good new characters created for this story, especially the author and her little dog. My heart broke for Donna due to her past. The Wiccan was a really weird side character. Brother and Sister in a dance competition, really? Its kinda funny how law enforcement knows Larry and Franny Schumaker no matter where they end up. I love female sleuthing stories. Keep up the good work. I voluntarily offered this review in exchange to listen to this book.

GOOD MYSTERY

Really enjoyed this audiobook. Mystery with lots of twists and turns.

I received this audiobook for free from the author, narrator or publisher and am freely offering my unbiased and honest review.

Good Story

I enjoyed this book as a stand alone book. It has the same cast of characters as the other volumes. Great narration.

The Lady of the Lake

This was the best campground mystery yet!Frannie just can't get away from murder.She and hubby are camping at a new spot when the handyman is found dead.It turns out he was known by a lot of people...so whodunnit!Michelle Baby was perfect as the narrator.I was provided this book free by the author, narrator or publisher.

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Title: Poison My Pretty

Subtitle: A Cozy Witch Mystery

Author: Amity Allen

Narrator: Rachel Fulginiti

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-14-17

Publisher: Amity Allen

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Cozy Mysteries

Publisher's Summary:

When Poppy Parker turns 21, the popular TV witch detective discovers she has supernatural powers off the set as well as on. When the show is canceled, she returns home to figure out how to harness the magic brewing inside her.

Freaked out by these recent paranormal gifts, Poppy just wants to fit in, so when she's asked to serve as a judge for the annual Bloomin' Belles youth beauty competition she readily agrees.

But when the pageant's snooty director drops dead and Poppy's friend is arrested, the former TV sleuth sets out to uncover the real killer, only to find...the business of beauty can be deadly.

Members Reviews:

Entertaining!

This is the story of a woman who discovers she has inherited powers, even though she didn't know it. It's a very light, kind of funny, good read. Very enjoyable. I recommend it.

This book was free for an honest review.

Great Read

Any additional comments?

Poison My Pretty by Amity Allen was a good read. Poppy turns 21 when her popular television show gets cancelled. She returns home and finds her life changes completely. I enjoyed reading this book.

I read, loved and reviewed this book, YOUR TURN

poppy is so lovable, but it didn't really go into her pqoers, or how she would use them. beauty pageant for kids like toddlers and tiaras, a murder, and a cat... makes for a great little cozy!!!

Loved it!

This was a very well written, beautifully performed murder mystery. I thoroughly enjoyed the characters and the plot moved right along. There wasn't a cliffhanger but there is definitely a setup for the next book in the series. I can't wait to continue on with the next book!

A fun cozy with a bit of witchiness.

Would you listen to Poison My Pretty again? Why?

I am not sure. I might if in the mood for a short cozy.The narration is spot on.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Poison My Pretty?

At the end when the cat speaks to her.

Which scene was your favorite?

I liked the part where the mystery came to a head.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I did chuckle a few times.

Any additional comments?

Poison My Pretty is a fast-paced, short cozy with a paranormal twist.

Poppy Parker was a child star but after five years her series is canceled. It was a series with three young witches that solve mysteries. Now a judge at a beauty pageant with bodies falling dead she is putting those skills to work in life, along with her new found talent of being a real witch.

The story is full of quirky characters, it's fast-paced and funny with a touch of mystery. There was a hint of romance in bloom with the cop that stops her in the beginning but I would have liked to see a bit more of that even without sex just a fun romance. I also would have liked more of the witch part as that was very little but I did see that there may be more to come.

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Title: Tarnished Remains

Subtitle: Shandra Higheagle Mystery

Author: Paty Jager

Narrator: Ann M. Thompson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-14-17

Publisher: Patricia Jager

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Cozy Mysteries

Publisher's Summary:

Book two of the Shandra Higheagle Native American Mystery series.

Murder...deceit...greed....

Shandra Higheagle is digging up clay for her renowned pottery when she scoops up a boot attached to a skeleton. She calls in Weippe County detective Ryan Greer. The body is decades old and discovered to be Shandra's employee's old flame.

Ryan immediately pegs Shandra's employee for the murderer, but Shandra knows in her heart that the woman everyone calls Crazy Lil couldn't have killed anyone, let alone a man she loved.

Digging up the woman's past takes them down a road of greed, miscommunication, and deceit. Will they be able to prove Crazy Lil innocent before the true murderer strikes again?

For fans of:

Members Reviews:

Wonderful Mystery

Any additional comments?

While digging up clay for her pottery, Shandra Higheagle digs up a skeleton. She calls detective Ryan Greer so he can come to investigate this discovery. The body turns out to be Shandras employee, Lils, old boyfriend who went missing decades earlier. Shandra is happy to reconnect with Ryan but she isnt happy that Lil is his prime suspect. Shandra cant help but get involved in the investigation. Can the real murder be found after all this time?

This is the 2nd book but my first experience with this series. I am really happy I gave this book a chance, the mystery works well as a stand-alone book. I will definitely read more from this series. The plot of the book has a great pace and is filled with red herrings to keep you guessing until the end. Along with the great plot, the book has interesting characters, a touch of romance, and a hint of paranormal.

Narrator Ann M. Thompson is a great asset to this book. She has a wonderful voice for the character and really brought them to life. She was easily understood and kept a great pace as a storyteller.

I was given a copy of this book in hopes I would submit a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

A buried body leads to adventure

Shandra Higheagle is digging up clay for her artwork when she uncovers the boot and then leg of a long-buried body in Tarnished Remains by Paty Jager. Calling her friend, Detective Ryan Greer, Shandra is happy to reconnect with the man with whom she had felt a connection in her previous encounter with the law. The archaeologists called in to dig up the body determine that the body is that of Johnny, the former boyfriend of Shandra's employee, known to all around as "Crazy Lil." She thought that he had abandoned her when it turns out that he had been dead all this time.

This book comes across as a light mystery but was a delight to listen to. I enjoyed getting to see the solution unfold, partly through the assistance of Shandra's deceased grandmother, who sends her dreams to give her guidance. It is interesting that it is the Irish detective who trusts the dreams more than the half- Native American Shandra. Having been forbidden from knowing about her native heritage by her step-father, Shandra explores her own past and gains a greater knowledge of her own self. I also enjoyed the growing romance between Shandra and Ryan. I appreciated the details of the development of the characters in the book.

Ann M. Thompson performs the audio edition of the book, and I liked the job she does in bringing the book to life.

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Title: Butterworth Mysteries - Box Set 1

Author: Gillian Larkin

Narrator: Sangita Chauhan

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 47 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-14-17

Publisher: Gillian Rogerson

Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Cozy Mysteries

Publisher's Summary:

Four short mystery stories

Playing at Murder

It's always been a dream of Connie Butterworth's to be a private investigator. Now that she's retired, she makes that dream a reality and sets herself up as an investigator.

With reluctant help from her sister-in-law, Sable, Connie takes on her first client.

What starts out as a simple case of tracking down a missing person soon turns into an intriguing case of deception, phone hacking, and murder.

Curiosity Killed Dolly Kendall

Retired widows Connie and Sable Butterworth have set up a private investigating business. Their second case involves the suspicious death of Dolly Kendall.

Dolly is found dead at her home, supposedly from an overdose of sleeping tablets. Connie had spoken to Dolly the previous day and knew something wasn't quite right with her. Dolly had been despondent, and it was obvious to Connie that something was bothering her.

Connie and Sable's investigation leads them to a devious plot involving missing cats and poisonous letters.

A Deadly Service

Jocelyn Kent contacts Connie and Sable and asks them to look into strange occurrences which happen nightly in her office. Every morning when Jocelyn returns to her office, she discovers items have been moved despite the office being secure.

Not happy with scaring Jocelyn, the intruder has now started to make attempts on Jocelyn's life by sabotaging the drinking water and furniture.

Connie and Sable are soon on the case and set up a night-time vigil. But there is something about Jocelyn's office that bothers Connie. As the case proceeds, she remembers what it is and the case takes a surprising turn.

Time to Get Even

Steven Stevens is the presenter of a consumer rights programme. He is known for his persistence and dedication as he tracks down wrongdoers who have been tricking the public. His work has gained him many fans - and many enemies.

Members Reviews:

A clear 5 stars ! A winner of a series with engaging characters and a different perspective than the usual stuff out there.

I got this box set last night and read the whole thing before I went to bed at about 2 a.m. It is up to Larkin's high standards. As usual with her writing, these stories are well-written and thoroughly edited. She writes well and prolifically and always manages to create engaging, believable characters. These are a nice chance from the ghost hunter series, which I love, but the premise of two elderly widows becoming private investigators is a great one. So far, they have avoided love interests, being devoted to their deceased husbands--and the requisite cop is a female detective and family friend , so none of the usual stuff there.That's good!

Fun, great mysteries, wonderful characters, just the right length!

Butterworth Mysteries - Box Set 1 by Gillian Larkin has the first four short story mysteries of the series together in this set. The Butterworth Mysteries are two elderly women who now decide they need something to do to occupy their lonely days and being a PI is their answer. Without any experience or training, they get jobs and start making a name for themselves. A good name. They do well and these are some of the cases. These have great plots, lots of humor, fun, short and enjoyable reads with twists and turns of a full novel. I love to read her books right before bed. They are just the right length. The books are never boring and always satisfying.

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Title: Witches' Brew

Subtitle: Vampires and Wine, Book 1

Author: Morgana Best

Narrator: Tiffany Dougherty

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 38 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-10-17

Publisher: Morgana Best

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Cozy Mysteries

Publisher's Summary:

Romantic cozy mystery - with witches, vampires, and shifters!

Pepper Jasper, an Australian witch who has long practiced traditional witchcraft, does not believe in the supernatural - such as Werewolves and Shifters, or Vampires.

Pepper moves from Sydney to the cozy town of Lighthouse Bay, answering a desperate plea from her aunts to help with their failing Bed and Breakfast business.

She discovers her aunts are more eccentric than she remembered, the Bed and Breakfast does not serve breakfast, and the cottages for lease have strange themes. And what's more, within minutes of her arrival, she stumbles across a dead body. Pepper soon has her hands full, contending with a murder mystery, irritating guests including the enigmatic Lucas O'Callaghan, who is convinced every woman wants to fall into his arms; and her aunts, who are hiding more than one dark secret.

Who or what lurks in the forbidden room at the end of the dark corridor?

Why do the aunts insist she drink copious quantities of special label wine?

Find out what awaits Pepper Jasper at Mugwort Manor.

This is a romantic cozy mystery. There is no bad language and the romance is clean and wholesome.

Members Reviews:

I am a what!!!!

Great book. I really loved the story line. Has witches, vampires and shifters. The narration was fantastic. I will be looking to read more in this series. I can always count on a great story from Morgana Best.

Totally enjoyed

My husband and I enjoyed listening to Morgana Best 's book Witches Brew book 1 while we were on a long road trip. After reading a few of her books this one did not disappoint. My husband even said we will have to get another book. Well done Morgana.

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Title: Weddings Can Be Murder

Subtitle: Charlie Parker Series, 16

Author: Connie Shelton

Narrator: Rebecca Cook

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-05-17

Publisher: Books in Motion

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Cozy Mysteries

Publisher's Summary:

Charlie's brother, Ron, is ready for the happiest day of his life when he will marry longtime girlfriend Victoria Morgan. Charlie will be matron of honor, her husband Drake the best man. But when Charlie stops by the bride's house to pick her up for the ceremony, the place is in disarray, and Victoria is missing. And Ron has no proof of where he was the night before, after he and his fiancée had a terrible argument. Was the fight nothing more than pre-wedding jitters, as Ron claims? Or did the unthinkable happen? Things go from bad to worse when the media jumps on the story and the police treat Ron as a suspect. However, as usual, the answers are not quite so simple.

Members Reviews:

Awesome!! Absolutely Awesome!!

Weddings can be murder is the 16th book in the Charlie Parker series and I don't know how Connie Shelton does it, but each book seems to just get better and better.

This story has just the right amount of cozy and suspense. Connie goes back in time with her characters in this story and then at just the right time ties it all together with the present time. I actually didn't want the story to end because it was that good.

The next in the series is Alibis Can Be Murder and I am anxiously waiting for it to show up on Audible.

one of the best

This is one of the best in this series. As always, I can't wait for the next audio book

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Title: The Sparkling Sparrow

Subtitle: A Cozy Zoo Short Story, Book 2

Author: Lisa Shea

Narrator: Grace Sylvan

Format: Unabridged

Length: 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-04-17

Publisher: Minerva Webworks LLC

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Cozy Mysteries

Publisher's Summary:

Rosalinda Alameda is in her element. The carousel is spinning, the bears are lounging by their waterfall, and the two elephants are playfully making music with their drums. The brilliant summer sun reminds her of her native Puerto Rico. But despite the warm sunshine and the joyous laughter of the children, Rosalinda can sense that something is not quite right.

And it's up to her to figure out the puzzle.

The Sparkling Sparrow is the second book in the Rosalinda Alameda Mystery series. These short stories feature the zoos that Rosalinda loves with a passion. Author Lisa Shea goes to each zoo personally to write up its sights, sounds, and aromas. That way you, the listener, can take a virtual vacation to these zoos! All of the Rosalinda Alameda Mystery series contain no violence, no swearing, and no intimacy, so they are suitable for teens and up.

A portion of all proceeds benefits battered women's shelters.

Members Reviews:

... read all theses books by Lisa Shea & I like them very much

I've read all theses books by Lisa Shea & I like them very much. I really like series books with the same people in all of them. I would like them to be a bit longer though. They're very short & easy reads.

They are great stories

And they let me visit places I can't. The zoos are wonderful and I'm enjoying the black market theme that's going through the stories.

informative without sounding like a lecture

Kindle Unlimited, except first one which may be permafree, short stories are about 20 pages each and feature different zoos around the country, one even in key west, and portion of the proceeds benefits battered women's shelters in this case, some of her other books may benefit other charities.Was thinking there was a 6 book set but may be wrong about that, she usually does sets in 10's.Cute without being cutesy, informative without sounding like a lecture.

The Preening Peacock 1 - The Sparkling Sparrow 2 - The Clucking Chicken 3 - The Gargling Giraffe 4 - The Absent Anteater 5 - The Minuscule Mouse 6 - The Swimming Snake 7

Great Cozy Mystery!

I was asked to beta read this for Lisa and I am glad she asked me to do that. I have read the first story in this series and enjoyed it very much. I liked it even more than the first book and I did not know that was possible.

Once again, we are re-introduced to Rosalinda. Her character is still bubbly and fun but also, she is incredibly smart. She has a passion for animals, and in this book, we see her passion for larger animals. The book is well written, and even though it is short, it makes a nice read for anyone who likes cozy mysteries. I think she is making a great set of mini stories surrounding a strong, powerful woman who cannot be contained by her gender. I am always up for new genres and this sequel did not disappoint. Thank you again, Lisa for allowing me to beta read this for you. I look forward to your next installment.