Why Readers Can’t Quit Cozy Mysteries

Mystery & Crime
2013
Featuring Duffy Brown, Jennie Bentley, Sharleen Johnson, Sylvia Dickey Smith

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Duffy Brown, Jennie Bentley, Sharleen Johnson, and Sylvia Dickey Smith discuss why cozy mysteries continue to charm readers. They explore what defines the genre, what readers expect, and how warmth, wit, and character driven storytelling keep cozy fans coming back for more.

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