The Best Cozy Mystery Christmas Series

While many cozy mystery series have a book or two set around the holidays (and these are some of our favorite Christmas episodes), there are fewer series that are set entirely at Christmastime. No matter which book you choose in these series, it will have a merrily Christmas theme and a holly jolly cozy feel.

These are our top picks for the Best Cozy Mystery Christmas Series:

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5. A Father Christmas Mystery series by C. C. Benison

Reverend Tom "Father" Christmas believes he has found an idyllic English village in Thornford Regis. As the vicar in this small town he can serve his flock while raising his young daughter and healing from the sorrow of his wife’s untimely death. When a murder occurs in this small town, he finds that most people have something to confess. But who is the killer?

Current Books in the Series

1. Twelve Drummers Drumming

2. Eleven Pipers Piping

3. Ten Lords A-Leaping

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4. A Christmas Tree Farm Mystery series by Jacqueline Frost

After her fiance cancels their wedding, Holly White heads home to the historic town of Mistletoe, Maine to help her parents at their Christmas tree farm and “The Hearth” cafe. Despite the festive atmosphere and annual “Reindeer Games”, a murder occurs in town. Holly must investigate to save those she loves, while balancing a potential love triangle.

Current Books in the Series

1. Twelve Slays of Christmas

2. Slashing Through the Snow

3. The Knife Before Christmas

4. Stalking Around the Christmas Tree

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3. A Mrs. Claus Murder Mystery series by Liz Ireland

April Claus has moved from Oregon to the North Pole with her new husband, the current Santa. As she navigates her new holly jolly hometown and duties, she also discovers her skill in solving mysteries (because even the cheerful North Pole has a dark side…)

Current Books in the Series

1. Mrs. Claus and the Santaland Slayings

2. Mrs. Claus and the Halloween Homicide

3. Mrs. Claus and the Evil Elves

4. Mrs. Claus and the Trouble with Turkeys

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2. The Winter Witches of Holiday Haven series by multiple authors

This delightful magical series focuses on different residents of the enchanted Holiday Haven. Brought to life by five authors, there are several festive story lines with mysteries ranging from Santa’s stolen sleigh to poisoned cocoa.

Current Books in the Series

1. Sleigh Spells by Bella Falls

2. Reindeer Runes by Danielle Garrett

3. Holiday Hexes by J. L. Collins

4. Winter Wishes by Elle Adams

5. Cocoa Curses by Erin Johnson

6. Cheery Charms by Bella Falls

7. Peppermint Pixies by Danielle Garrett

8. Jolly Jinxes by J. L. Collins

9. Holiday Hijinks by Elle Adams

10. Solstice Spirits by Erin Johnson

11. Merry Mischief by Bella Falls

12. Evergreen Elves by Danielle Garrett

13. Icy Illusions J. L. Collins

14. Tinsel Trickery by Elle Adams

15. Mistletoe Mojo by Erin Johnson

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1. A Year-Round Christmas Mystery series by Vicki Delany

In Rudolph, New York, it is Christmas all year long with huge celebrations on December and July 25th. Merry Wilkinson owns a shop called Mrs. Claus's treasures and cares for her St. Bernard puppy Mattie (short for Matterhorn) in this festive town, but also becomes involved in solving murders.

Current Books in the Series

1. Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen

2. We Wish You a Murderous Christmas

3. Hark the Herald Angels Slay

4. Silent Night, Deadly Night

5. Dying in a Winter Wonderland

6. Have Yourself a Deadly Little Christmas

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Are there other completely Christmas cozy series that we should ask Santa for? What’s your favorite?