7 Paranormal Cozy Mysteries That Are to Die For (Literally)
Looking for paranormal cozy mysteries where sleuthing meets spells, ghosts, and maybe a vampire or two? Whether your favorite amateur detectives are chatting with spirits or dodging hexes between bake sales, this list has the spooky-sweet reads you’re craving.
These aren’t your grandma’s knitting club cozies—unless your grandma’s undead and speed-knitting between ghostly investigations.
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What Are Paranormal Cozy Mysteries?
Paranormal cozy mysteries blend the charm of small-town sleuthing with supernatural twists. Think witches, psychic visions, vampires with hobbies, and amateur sleuths who happen to talk to the dead—minus the gore or graphic content of traditional horror or thrillers
7 Paranormal Cozy Mysteries to Add to Your TBR
A New Lease on Death by Olivia Blacke
A sarcastic ghost. A reluctant roommate. And a murder that’s not giving up its secrets. When Ruby moves into her new Boston apartment, she inherits Cordelia—a ghost who’s bored stiff and itching to solve their neighbor’s suspicious death. Expect unlikely alliances and ghostly gossip.
Key themes: ghost roommate, reluctant sleuth, apartment mystery
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The Dead Guy Next Door by Lucy Score
Riley’s psychic visions are getting hard to ignore—and so is the hot PI investigating her neighbor’s murder. Cue psychic mayhem, flirty banter, and a mystery that hits a little too close to home.
Key themes: psychic sleuth, grumpy/sunshine duo, found family roommates
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Carrots by Colleen Helme
Shelby thought she was just picking up groceries… until a stray bullet gave her the ability to read minds. Now she’s in over her head with mob bosses, hitmen, and a whole lot of awkward truths she’d rather not hear.
Key themes: mind-reading sleuth, mob entanglement, humor-forward mystery
One Tequila by Tricia O’Malley
Tequila Key is a town full of witches, voodoo priestesses, and questionable margaritas. Psychic shop owner Althea gets tangled in a murder, a love triangle, and maybe even a magical mess that’s beyond her pay grade.
Key themes: coastal witchy vibes, murder mystery, magic shop
The Vampire Knitting Club by Nancy Warren
Vampires. Knitting. Murder. When Lucy inherits her gran’s knitting shop, she doesn’t expect to find out Gran is undead—or that she was murdered. Throw in a sexy vampire and a detective who won’t stop asking questions, and things get delightfully complicated.
Key themes: vampire cozy, knitting coven, hidden family secrets
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Petal to the Metal by Annabel Chase
Mia didn’t plan on inheriting a haunted house or unlocking psychic powers at forty-two, but here we are. After tripping over a corpse in her aunt’s garden, she’s the prime suspect. Good thing she might be able to talk to the dead… eventually.
Key themes: psychic awakening, small-town mystery, grumpy cat familiar
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An Enchanting Case of Spirits by Melissa Holtz
Alyssa’s birthday surprise? Ghosts. Lots of them. When a hangover leads to hauntings, she turns to her hot detective neighbor for help. But when a ghost reveals details about her late husband’s death, things take a darker turn.
Key themes: ghost whispering, suburban sleuthing, friends-to-ghoul squad
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FAQ: Paranormal Cozy Mysteries
What makes a cozy mystery paranormal?
It adds supernatural elements—ghosts, witches, vampires, psychic visions—to a classic amateur sleuthing structure.
Are paranormal cozies scary?
Nope! These stories are more spooky-fun than scary, perfect for readers who want a little magic with their murder.
Do I have to read these in order?
Many are the first in a series, but you can often enjoy them as standalones too.
Final Thoughts
Paranormal cozy mysteries bring together the best of both worlds: clever sleuthing and magical mischief. If you’re into quirky characters, supernatural shenanigans, and mysteries without the gore, these are for you.
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