Mystery/Thriller · Cozy Mystery · Found Family

4 hand-picked mystery/thriller, cozy mystery, and found family books curated by NextBookAfter.

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Cover of Killers of a Certain Age

Killers of a Certain Age

For fans of witty, ensemble-driven mysteries featuring clever older protagonists, this novel delivers a thrilling twist on retirement adventures with sharp humor and high-stakes intrigue that echoes the charm and cleverness of Osman's sleuthing quartet.

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Lavender House

Perfect for fans of Survivor's Guilt, this queer noir mystery uncovers family secrets and societal prejudices in a mid-century setting, blending tense investigations with deep explorations of identity, trauma, and hidden lives.

Cover of Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers

Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers

If you loved Molly's quirky charm and amateur sleuthing in a cozy setting, this book delivers a similar blend of heartwarming humor and light mystery through Vera, a meddlesome tea shop owner who turns detective with her own brand of endearing persistence.

Cover of Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers

Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers

For fans of the clever, meddlesome retirees in The Thursday Murder Club, this book offers a delightful twist with a feisty elderly tea shop owner turning amateur detective, blending sharp wit, cultural charm, and cozy sleuthing in a story that's equally heartwarming and hilarious.