About Kathi Daley
We list 35 books by Kathi Daley so far, from 10 series.
Tagged on most of their books: Animals.
Latest addition to our list: The Santa Project: A Cozy Mystery (added September 2026).
If you like Kathi Daley, try Laura M. Drake, M. Culler and Meg Muldoon.
What readers say
Kathi Daley is best known for long-running small-town cozy series such as the Zoe Donovan mysteries, set in a mountain lake town and centered on an animal-rescue worker turned sleuth. Readers enjoy her likable, loyal friend groups, animal storylines, festive holiday settings, easy fast-paced writing and recipes or bonus stories, and many say the characters deepen as the series goes on. Common criticisms are thin mysteries that take a back seat to side stories, slow starts with the murder arriving late, rushed romances and endings, and a few uneven books that suggest she spreads herself across too many series.
Best for: Readers who want quick, light small-town cozies with animals and holiday fun.
Summary of public reader reviews, updated November 2026.
