A few days ago, I received a request from a site reader for a new theme: Religious-Themed Mysteries. So with that in mind… here is a list of the Religious-Themed Mysteries that can be found on the Cozy Mystery Site:
Veronica Black: Sister Joan, Daughters of Compassion Mystery Series…
Kate Charles: Callie Anson Mystery Series… AND Book of Psalms Mystery Series…
Joan Coggins: Lady Lupin Mystery Series…
Margaret Frazer (aka Monica Ferris & Mary Monica Pulver): Written as Margaret Frazer (with Gail Frazer):
(Only the first six Sister Frevisse novels were joint efforts, Gail Frazer continued the series alone, as Margaret Frazer): Sister Frevisse Medieval Mystery Series…
Andrew M. Greeley: Blackie Ryan Mystery Series Greeley features a priest in Chicago. (Not Cozy)
Lee Harris: Christine Bennett Holiday Mystery Series…
Sharon Kahn: Ruby, the Rabbi's Wife Mystery Series…
Jan Karon (Not Mysteries): Mitford Series… AND Father Tim's Series…
Harry Kemelman: Rabbi Small Mystery Series…
William X. Kienzle: Father Mystery Series…
Ralph McInerney (aka Monica Quill): Father Dowling Mystery Series…
Sharan Newman: Catherine LeVendeur Mystery Series…
Sister Carol Anne O'Marie: Sister Mary Helen Mystery Series…
Katherine Hall Page: Faith Fairchild Mystery Series…
Ellis Peters: Brother Cadfael Mystery Series…
Monica Quill (aka Ralph McInerney): Sister Mary Teresa Mystery Series…
Emilie Richards: Ministry is Murder Mystery Series…
Julia Spencer-Fleming: Adirondack Mystery Series…
Winona Sullivan: Sister Cecile Mystery Series…
Aimée & David Thurlo: Sister Agatha Mystery Series…
Peter Tremayne: Sister Fidelma Mystery Series…
Deborah Woodworth: Shaker Mystery Series…
♦To access more Cozy Mysteries by Theme click on this link.♦
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Do you have a list of “clean” cozy mystery aurthors who don’t rely on cursing and sex in their stories. I have found many of the authors in your listing to have these in them. How can they be considered a “cozy mystery” as defined by your defination in “What is a Cozy?”. I have read most of Patricia Sprinkle’s books and she has a few curse words but not many.
Thank you, T. Green
I hear you, Tina! I don’t know if the reason more and more Cozy Mystery authors have started using expletives is because their publishers want them to appear to be more “hip” (that word probably ages me!) or if the public thinks they are more “cool” (another aging word!) because they can throw around a word here, there, and in some cases, all over.
Here is a list of authors you might be interested in:
Books without Profanity
Danna, my twin sister gave me the first of The Hope Street Church mysteries by Jennifer Stanley – STIRRING UP STRIFE. I haven’t started it yet but wanted to know if you are familiar with her work.
Thanks,
Petie
Yes, Petie… Jennifer Stanley is J. B. Stanley. (I just made a new page for her “new” name!)
Thanks so much!
Wonderful website! How about Katherine Hall Page on the Religious Theme mystery list
Margaret Coel is an excellent cozy mystery author. Her stories take place on an Arapahoe reservation with the priest in residence as the sleuth……with the help of an Indian lady attorney. VERY GOOD SERIES!