As the nights draw in and the temperature drops, there’s nothing better than curling up with a mug of tea, a blanket, and a good murder mystery.

This winter, we’re diving into some of the best cosy crimes — full of wit, charm, and just the right amount of suspense.

The Impossible Fortune — Richard Osman
Wedding bells, a vanishing act and a code worth a fortune pull the Thursday Murder Club back into the fray. Expect warmth, wit and red herrings as Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim juggle family dramas with a high-stakes mystery that begins at a very lively reception.

The Killer Question — Janice Hallett
A twisty pub-quiz whodunnit told through messages and documents, where one deadly question keeps changing the score. Hallett’s trademark puzzle-box storytelling makes this a clever, conversational page-turner for fans of meta mysteries.

A Death on Location — Reverend Richard Coles
Canon Daniel Clement faces lights, camera… murder, when a period drama shoots at the big house in Champton and a body interrupts filming. Cosy village vibes, showbiz egos and a satisfyingly ingenious crime keep the pages turning.

A Brush with Death — J. M. Hall
Retired teachers Liz, Pat and Thelma are back when a local landlord’s “heart attack” starts to look anything but. Wry humour, friendship and small-town secrets make this a comforting cuppa-and-blanket mystery to savour on a chilly evening.