Cozy Mystery Books with Quilts, Clues & Clever Sidekicks

Welcome to the cozy side of crime! Kathryn’s books blend laugh-out-loud humor, quirky amateur sleuths, and unforgettable pets with small-town mystery and crafty mischief. Whether you’re looking for a holiday-themed whodunit, a quilt-infused caper, or a fan-favorite sleuth with a furry sidekick, you’ll find it here.

Explore a growing collection of:

  • Holiday Pet Sleuth Mysteries
  • Standalone beach or seasonal cozies
  • Anthology shorts & quilt-themed tales
  • Royal capers co-written with P.C. James
  • Fan-inspired favorites like A Load of Trouble

Grab your favorite blend of mischief and mayhem—stitched together with heart, humor, and a perfectly cozy endin.

Follow festive crimes and furry companions through Kathryn’s beloved Holiday Pet Sleuth series—featuring everything from yuletide antics to beachside brouhaha.
Mutterly Mistaken
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Paw-in-Law
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Purrfect Perpetrator
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Doggone Disaster
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Enjoy bite-sized mysteries featured in top cozy collections. Great for quick reads, new sleuth introductions, and quilt-themed surprises.
Short Stories by Kathryn Mykel in Anthologies
When Pauline and Nona travel, trouble tags along. 
This collaborative series between Kathryn Mykel and P.C. James brings together two sharp-tongued, quick-witted senior sleuths as they vacation their way into one mystery after another. From cruise ship crimes to cottage-country capers, these cozy short stories feature clever twists, laugh-out-loud moments, and just enough sass to keep things lively.

Perfect for fans of:

  • Senior sleuth mysteries
  • Vacation-themed cozy short stories
  • Clean, clever whodunits with strong female leads

Whether they’re piecing together clues over afternoon tea or out-sleuthing the locals, these women prove that retirement is the perfect time for crime-solving.

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From the creative writers: P.C. James  & Kathryn Mykel
Vacationing can be troublesome. Will Pauline and Nona solve the mysteries before they become victims?

Sassy Senior Sleuths
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Sassy Senior Sleuths Return 
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Sassy Senior Sleuths on the Trail
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What happens when a duchess, her butler, and a corgi investigate murder in London with a trio of  debutants? Absolute mayhem—and a brand-new cozy classic. Get Updates on New Collaborations
Royally Dispatched
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Royally Whacked
Royally Snuffed
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What happens when a duchess, her butler, and a corgi investigate murder in London with a trio of  debutants? Absolute mayhem—and a brand-new cozy classic.

Reader-inspired favorites like A Load of Trouble offer a fun twist on everyday crimes, relatable characters, and a whole lot of charm.

Irony is the opposite of wrinkly. A Load of Trouble is a fan-generated, stand-alone cozy mystery!

A Load of Trouble and a basket of suspects. Can Matty and her family iron out the wrinkled truth before she becomes the next stain? Read More…

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