Mysteries and cozies are more and more using exotic environments and atmosphere to appeal to readers who may want something different from the traditional settings - bookstore, library, specialty and candy shops, local tea and coffee shops, bed and breakfasts, or hotels, etc.
I have three new mysteries with an African safari theme, a Singapore setting, and a Budapest-style, Hungarian tea house.
Love and Death Among the Cheetahs by Rhys Bowen, August 6, 2019, Berkley Books
Setting: 1930s England and Kenya
Georgie and Darcy are finally on their honeymoon in Kenya's Happy Valley, but murder intervenes (publisher)
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| Death in a Budapest Butterfly by Julia Buckley is the first Hungarian Tea House Mystery, publication July 30, 2019, Berkley Books. Hanna Keller runs her family's Tea House, but when a customer keels over from a poisoned cuppa, Hanna and her tea-leaf reading grandma will have to catch a killer. (publisher) |
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| Singapore Sapphire by A.M. Stuart is the first Harriet Gordon Mystery, August 6, 2019, Berkley, Harriet Gordon stumbles into a web of stolen gems and cutthroat thieves as she runs from her tragic past in a new historical mystery series set in early 20th century Singapore. (publisher)
Memes:
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The cover for Death in a Budapest Butterfly is so cool! Hope you enjoy.
ReplyDeleteThe exotic settings sound delightful. I'll be eager to hear what you think of them.
ReplyDeleteYour blog is so easy to read. I think you have tweaked it a bit. Nice.
Have a great week.
Your new books have great covers! I've been wanting to read Rhys Bowen.
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They look fun! I actually love cozy’s but never seem to make the time to read them as I did in my preblogging days.
ReplyDeleteHave a great reading week
I need to continue with the Her Royal Spyness series... that was such fun!
ReplyDeleteHarvee, I hope you enjoy reading these exotic mysteries! :)
ReplyDeleteExotic mysteries sound fun. I need to try Rhys Bowen.
ReplyDeleteI love the look of the Rhys Bowen. I haven't read one of those in a while, but I love the idea of the African setting.
ReplyDeleteRhys Bowen one of my favourite authors.
ReplyDeleteMy mom loves Rhys Bowen's books. Singapore Sapphire looks intriguing.
ReplyDeleteThose look fun. I love an exotic setting.
ReplyDeleteI've read The Death of a Budapest Butterfly which is set in Chicago, I think. I also read Singapore Sapphire and enjoyed it. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteSINGAPORE SAPPHIRE looks very good.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your books and your week.
I love Cozies. They always have the cutest covers and are generally fun to read.
ReplyDeleteThree distinct but lovely covers. I particularly like the looks and sound of Singapore Sapphire. Happy Reading!
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