About this series
A Cosy Crime Club Mystery is a series by M. R. G. Davies. We list 3 books in this series so far, in reading order.
Start with Book 1: Murder by the Book: A new, cosy crime murder mystery for 2026 perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Rev Richard Coles!.
Tagged on most books in this series: Village, British, Murder and Humor.
What readers say
Readers are drawn to this series by its bookish premise: a village crime bookshop, a reading group of amateur sleuths, literary nods to classic detective fiction and a vivid cosy setting. Fans enjoy the group dynamic, a few standout characters, some witty humor and a well-hidden culprit. Opinion is divided, though, and the most common complaints are slow pacing, heavy or padded prose, repetitive meetings, confusing red herrings and a solution some find unconvincing or full of plot holes. Later entries appear to be received somewhat more warmly than the first.
Best for: Readers who love book-club cozies and classic-detective nods and don't mind a slow build.
Summary of public reader reviews, updated November 2026.
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