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Dorothy L. Sayers

Gaudy Night

A classic mystery novel featuring Harriet Vane, an alumna of an Oxford women's college, who returns to investigate a series of poison pen letters and other disturbing events. Like Hemlock Falls Mysteries, this book combines a cozy setting with a clever and determined female sleuth.

Alexander McCall Smith

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Precious Ramotswe leaves her career as a secretary to open the first detective agency in Botswana, where she uses her intuition and traditional values to solve cases. This series shares the same light-hearted tone and focus on character development as Hemlock Falls Mysteries.

Agatha Christie

Murder on the Orient Express

Hercule Poirot must solve a murder that took place on a luxurious train, where every passenger had a motive. This classic mystery novel shares the same sense of intrigue and clever plot twists as Hemlock Falls Mysteries.

Kerry Greenwood

Cocaine Blues

Phryne Fisher, a glamorous and independently wealthy woman, becomes a private detective in 1920s Melbourne. This series shares the same combination of humor, adventure, and mystery as Hemlock Falls Mysteries.

Lilian Jackson Braun

The Cat Who...

This long-running series follows the adventures of a retired journalist and his Siamese cats, who help him solve mysteries in a small Midwestern town. Like Hemlock Falls Mysteries, this series combines a cozy setting with a clever and resourceful protagonist.

Sue Grafton

A is for Alibi

Kinsey Millhone, a private investigator, reopens a cold case and uncovers new evidence that leads to a surprising conclusion. This series shares the same focus on character development and clever plot twists as Hemlock Falls Mysteries.

Josephine Tey

The Daughter of Time

Alan Grant, a Scotland Yard detective, becomes fascinated with the historical mystery of Richard III and the disappearance of the Princes in the Tower. This novel shares the same combination of history, mystery, and character development as Hemlock Falls Mysteries.

Alan Bradley

The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie

Flavia de Luce, an 11-year-old chemistry prodigy, becomes embroiled in a murder investigation at her family's estate in 1950s England. This series shares the same sense of adventure, humor, and mystery as Hemlock Falls Mysteries.

E.W. Hornung

The Amateur Cracksman

Ace amateur cracksman Raffles and his loyal sidekick Bunny solve mysteries and commit the occasional burglary in this classic series. Like Hemlock Falls Mysteries, this series combines humor, adventure, and mystery in a cozy setting.

Diane Ackerman

The Zookeeper's Wife

This non-fiction book tells the true story of Antonina Żabińska, who helped save hundreds of Jews during World War II by hiding them in the Warsaw Zoo. While not a mystery, this book shares the same sense of adventure, danger, and historical detail as Hemlock Falls Mysteries.

Ellen Raskin

The Westing Game

A group of strangers are brought together to solve a complex and intriguing mystery involving a wealthy and eccentric businessman. This novel shares the same sense of adventure, humor, and clever plot twists as Hemlock Falls Mysteries.

Umberto Eco

The Name of the Rose

A Franciscan friar and his young apprentice investigate a series of murders at a medieval monastery. This historical mystery shares the same sense of intrigue, danger, and intellectual depth as Hemlock Falls Mysteries.

Dashiell Hammett

The Thin Man

Retired detective Nick Charles and his wealthy socialite wife Nora become embroiled in a complex and dangerous mystery involving a missing inventor and a cast of eccentric characters. This classic mystery shares the same sense of humor, adventure, and clever plot twists as Hemlock Falls Mysteries.