About this series
Jim and Ginger Cozy Mysteries is a series by Arthur Pearce. We list 10 books in this series so far, in reading order.
Start with Book 1: Murder Next Door: A hilarious and heartwarming cozy mystery.
If you like Jim and Ginger Cozy Mysteries, try A Lucy Stone Mystery by Leslie Meier.
What readers say
This light seaside series pairs a retired librarian with his sarcastic talking cat, and the cat is the part readers praise most. Fans call it a quick, comforting, easy read with a quirky small-town cast and enjoy the banter between the pair. Critics find the prose amateurish or poorly edited, the mysteries simple and predictable, the townspeople one-dimensional, and the humor less funny than advertised. Early reviewers were warmer, while more recent ones are noticeably more mixed, with several saying they will not continue.
Best for: Readers who like gentle, undemanding cat-sidekick cozies and can forgive plain writing.
Summary of public reader reviews, updated November 2026.
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