This is post 3 of 3 in the series “Cozy Mystery Essentials” 10 Essential Elements of a Cozy Mystery The Amateur Sleuth: Why They Shine in Cozies No Gore, All Charm: Keeping It Cozy in Mystery Fiction When most people think of crime fiction, images of gritty detectives, bloody crime scenes, and intense interrogations might spring to mind. But not all mysteries dwell in the shadows. Enter the world of cozy mysteries—a subgenre where crime meets charm, and murder investigations come with a side of tea, humor, and heart. What Is a Cozy Mystery? Cozy mysteries are the comfort food of the mystery world. They offer readers all the intrigue…