Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murder at the Wedding | 2019 | M.A. Comley | Buy |
| 2 | Murder at the Hotel | 2019 | M.A. Comley | Buy |
| 3 | Murder by the Sea | 2019 | M.A. Comley | Buy |
| 4 | Watching Over Me | 2019 | M.A. Comley | Buy |
| 5 | Down to Sleep | 2020 | M.A. Comley | Buy |
| 6 | If I Should Die | 2020 | M.A. Comley | Buy |
The Carmel Cove Cozy Mysteries series gives M.A. Comley’s readers a change of pace from her harder-edged police procedurals. Set in a small coastal community called Carmel Cove, the six books follow murders that take place at recognizable local landmarks and events: a wedding, a hotel, and the seaside. The titles reflect that grounding in place and occasion, making the series feel more in line with the classic British village mystery tradition.
The series published all six entries between 2019 and 2020, giving it a tight, concentrated run. Several books in the series cross over with the Crime After Crime and Justice Again series, so readers who enjoy the Carmel Cove setting will find familiar ground in those related series.
For readers who enjoy Comley’s work but want something a bit less intense than her full-length detective thrillers, Carmel Cove is a natural choice. The books are short and move quickly, and the coastal setting gives them a different atmosphere from the urban British crime of her DI series.