Cozies with more complex plots

[Cat]

I'm new to the cozy mystery genre, so please help me out!

I was recently introduced to the genre with Donna Andrews's Meg Langslow series. I liked these books, but didn't love them. What I enjoyed: Donna's style of writing and sense of humor. My main complaint: I found the plot of each mystery simplistic and not terribly interesting.

So now I'm looking for cozy mysteries with more complex plots. Recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

[Katherine]

I like the China Bayles mysteries and another series, the name of the author escapes me, but one of hers is Murder on Lexington Avenue--turn of the century ( 20 th) midwife in NYC partnered with an Irish cop.

[Ellen]

Murder on Lexington Avenue is by Victoria Thompson, I believe.

[Melodie]

I agree on Susan Wittig Albert's China Bayles books. They're great reads! You might also try Earlene Fowler's Benni Harper series.

[Katherine]

Ellie wrote: "Murder on Lexington Avenue is by Victoria Thompson, I believe."

Yes, thank you, Ellie--this early senility is a killer! LOL

[Katherine]

I also like the Pink Carnation series by Lauren Willig

[Ellen]

Katherine wrote: "Ellie wrote: "Murder on Lexington Avenue is by Victoria Thompson, I believe."

Yes, thank you, Ellie--this early senility is a killer! LOL"

Oh I know. Only I tend to forget info that I absolute must have to get thru the next 5 minutes :(
lol

[Katherine]

Ditto--lol

[Karen]

More complex cozies would be to my liking so will also look into these.

[Kaye]

How about Sally Goldenbaum's seaside knitter's series? The main characters seem to have more intelligence and use deduction and logic a lot more than other cozies. There aren't any hair-brained last minute heroics by TSTL characters.

[Kate]

I just read and the plot was more complex than most. It dealt with high finance and a bit of history. Plus, the book was REALLY good! Only one in the series so far.

[Karin]

Kaye wrote: "How about Sally Goldenbaum's seaside knitter's series? The main characters seem to have more intelligence and use deduction and logic a lot more than other cozies. There aren't any ..."

I hadn't heard about this series. It looks good--thanks for mentioning it!

[Heidi]

Has anyone mentioned ?

[Kaye]

Karin wrote: "Kaye wrote: "How about Sally Goldenbaum's seaside knitter's series? The main characters seem to have more intelligence and use deduction and logic a lot more than other cozies. Ther..."

You're so welcome. Enjoy!