10 Cozy Mystery Audiobooks to Keep You Hooked This Fall

Looking for the perfect fall-themed cozy mystery audiobooks for fall? These 10 popular cozy mystery audiobooks are not only packed with twisty whodunits and charming small-town settings but also feature some of the best narrators around! These comfy binge-worthy audiobooks are great to listen to where amateur sleuths and quirky characters solve mysteries that will keep you guessing. Whether you’re curled up at home or on the go, these cozy mystery books for adults are perfect for your fall reading list.

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Baskets and Beignets by Jana Deleon

Narrated by : Cassandra Campbell

This one gives all the vibes of a Southern whodunit with a fun, quirky team on the case. Swamp Team 3 is back, and this time they’re untangling a decade-old murder with just the right mix of suspense and humor. Campbell’s narration brings the Louisiana charm and accents to life. The story itself has that perfect “small-town with big secrets” feel. If you love mysteries with a dash of Southern flavor and a lovable cast, this is for you.

Worth dyeing for.

Ten years ago, Ryan Comeaux was convicted of killing his girlfriend and was sentenced to life in prison. Now a witness has come forward who claims she was with Ryan the entire night and it’s not possible that he was the killer. But the local police assume she’s mistaken and aren’t interested in reopening what they view as an open-and-shut case.

The witness, Kelsey Spalding, has her own reasons for wanting Ryan’s conviction overturned and hires Swamp Team 3 to prove him innocent. Fortune has solved cold cases before, but never one with so little evidence and so many suspects with not only strong motive but opportunity. Can she solve a decade-old murder, or will the real killer strike again to cover his tracks?

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How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin

Narrated by: Alexandra Dowling, Jaye Jacobs

A murder you spend your whole life preparing for? Now that’s a plot twist! Frances’s obsession with her own future murder leads to a lot of eyebrow-raising moments, but when she’s actually found dead, things get wild. With dual timelines and narrators, this one’s like getting two mysteries for the price of one. The two narrators really help the story bounce between past and present in a fun way. If you enjoy a good old-fashioned English village mystery with a dash of weirdness, this cozy mystery audiobook is perfect for a fall binge.

It’s 1965 and teenage Frances Adams is at an English country fair with her two best friends. But Frances’s life takes a hairpin turn when a fortune-teller makes a bone-chilling prediction: One day, Frances will be murdered. Frances spends a lifetime trying to solve a crime that hasn’t happened yet, compiling dirt on every person who crosses her path in an effort to prevent her own demise. For decades, no one takes Frances seriously. Until that is, nearly sixty years later, when Frances is found murdered.

In the present day, Annie Adams has been summoned to a meeting at the sprawling country estate of her wealthy and reclusive great aunt Frances. But by the time Annie arrives in the quaint English village of Castle Knoll, Frances is already dead. Annie is determined to catch the killer, but thanks to Frances’s lifelong habit of digging up secrets, it seems every endearing and eccentric villager might just have a motive for her murder.

Can Annie safely unravel the dark mystery at the heart of Castle Knoll, or will dredging up the past throw her into the path of a killer? As Annie gets closer to the truth, and closer to the danger, she starts to fear she might inherit her great aunt’s fate instead of her fortune.

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The Ghost and the New Neighbor by Bobbi Holmes & Anna J. McIntyre

Narrated by Romy Nordlinger

Ghosts, a haunted house, and wedding plans—it’s all happening on Beach Drive. This cozy ghostly mystery feels like a warm blanket. Nordlinger’s narration adds just the right touch of spooky whimsy without being too scary. It’s a sweet, charming mystery with just enough paranormal activity to keep things interesting.

Lots of activity on Beach Drive, with wedding plans and preparing for the stork’s arrival. But it’s the new neighbor moving into Pearl’s house who has the neighborhood in a deadly uproar.

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Murder at Everham Hall by Benedict Brown

Narrated by: George Blagden

A writer with writer’s block at a New Year’s party turns detective when the host winds up dead—classic setup! This one has the feel of an Agatha Christie novel with all the glamour and intrigue of a 1920s mansion. Blagden’s performance is stellar; he captures Marius’s witty inner monologue perfectly. The dry humor and the panicked guests all snowed in make for a fun, fast-paced mystery. If you’re into historical cozy mysteries with a bit of dry British wit, this one’s for you.

A mystery novelist with writer’s block, a lavish party to ring in the new year, and a film star with three bullets through his head…

December 1927. Mystery writer Marius Quin has one previous bestseller, endless looming mortgage payments, and no idea how to write his next book. When his childhood friend Lady Isabella Montague invites him to an intimate New Year’s Eve party hosted by a narcissistic actor, Marius seizes upon the distraction. With his perpetually glum Basset hound along for the ride, he navigates the snowy lanes to the opulent estate of Everham Hall. As the celebrations begin, fireworks light up the sky, champagne corks pop, and then the host is murdered…

Snowed in and with the police unable to reach them, Marius is the closest thing the panicked party has to a detective and he is swiftly nominated to find the killer. But when two more guests are attacked, Marius soon realises that solving mysteries is even harder than writing them. With Bella at his side, and a clutch of conniving suspects to choose from, can Marius find the culprit before the killer targets him?

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The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore by Laurie Gilmore

Narrated by: Regina Reagan

Cinnamon buns, secret codes, and a cute romance—what’s not to love? Hazel and Noah’s scavenger hunt through Dream Harbor is sweet and Reagan’s narration makes it all the more delightful. This audiobook is more on the lighthearted side, with a cozy small-town feel and plenty of cute moments. It’s perfect for those looking for a cozy mystery with a bit of romance and some low-stakes fun. Bonus points if you love books about books!

From the author of the Sunday Times bestseller and viral TikTok phenomenon, The Pumpkin Spice Café, comes a brand new spicy romance set in Dream Harbor!

When a secret message turns up hidden in a book in the Cinnamon Bun Bookstore, Hazel can’t understand it. As more secret codes appear between the pages, she decides to follow the trail of clues… she just need someone to help her out.

Gorgeous and outgoing fisherman, Noah, is always up for an adventure. And a scavenger hunt sounds like a lot of fun. Even better that the cute bookseller he’s been crushing on for months is the one who wants his help!

Hazel didn’t go looking for romance, but as the treasure hunt leads her and Noah around Dream Harbor, their undeniable chemistry might be just as hot as the fresh-out-of-the-oven cinnamon buns the bookstore sells…

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Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear

Narrated by: Orlagh Cassidy

This one is a bit more serious but still has that cozy vibe. Maisie Dobbs is a fascinating character—an ex-nurse turned private investigator with a history of wartime trauma. Cassidy’s narration brings out the emotion in Maisie’s backstory while keeping the mystery engaging. The blend of personal history with the mystery plot makes it a bit more poignant, but it’s still a great listen if you love strong female detectives and historical settings.

Maisie Dobbs, Psychologist and Investigator, began her working life at the age of thirteen as a servant in a Belgravia mansion, only to be discovered reading in the library by her employer, Lady Rowan Compton. Fearing dismissal, Maisie is shocked when she discovers that her thirst for education is to be supported by Lady Rowan and a family friend, Dr. Maurice Blanche. But The Great War intervenes in Maisie’s plans, and soon after commencement of her studies at Girton College, Cambridge, Maisie enlists for nursing service overseas.

Years later, in 1929, having apprenticed to the renowned Maurice Blanche, a man revered for his work with Scotland Yard, Maisie sets up her own business. Her first assignment, a seemingly tedious inquiry involving a case of suspected infidelity, takes her not only on the trail of a killer, but back to the war she had tried so hard to forget.

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Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers

Narrated by: Roe Kendall

Lord Peter Wimsey’s first case is a classic cozy mystery: a body in the bathtub with no identity! Sayers’ writing is sharp, witty, and full of delightful British quirkiness. Roe Kendall’s narration really makes Lord Peter’s voice pop with that perfect amount of aristocratic charm. The mystery itself is a fun puzzle, with clues and red herrings that keep you guessing. If you love Agatha Christie-style mysteries with a bit more humor, this is a must-listen.

The stark naked body was lying in the tub. Not unusual for a proper bath, but highly irregular for murder — especially with a pair of gold pince-nez deliberately perched before the sightless eyes. What’s more, the face appeared to have been shaved after death. The police assumed that the victim was a prominent financier, but Lord Peter Wimsey, who dabbled in mystery detection as a hobby, knew better. In this, his first murder case, Lord Peter untangles the ghastly mystery of the corpse in the bath.

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Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz

Narrated by: Samantha Bond, Allan Corduner

Bond and Corduner narrate two separate timelines—one inside a manuscript and one in real life. It’s a classic whodunit, but with a twist as you realize the fictional and real mysteries might be more connected than they seem. If you’re a fan of meta mysteries and love a good puzzle, this cozy mystery audiobook will be your new favorite.

Alan Conway is a bestselling crime writer. His editor, Susan Ryeland, has worked with him for years, and she’s intimately familiar with his detective, Atticus Pünd, who solves mysteries disturbing sleepy English villages. Alan’s traditional formula pays homage to queens of classic British crime such as Agatha Christie and Dorothy Sayers. It’s proved hugely successful. So successful that Susan must continue to put up with his troubling behavior if she wants to keep her job.

When Susan receives Alan’s latest manuscript, in which Atticus Pünd investigates a murder at Pye Hall, an English manor house, she has no reason to think it will be any different from the others. There will be dead bodies, a cast of intriguing suspects, and plenty of red herrings and clues. But the more Susan reads, the more she realizes that there’s another story hidden in the pages of the manuscript—one of ambition, jealousy, and greed—and that soon it will lead to murder.

Masterful, clever, and ruthlessly suspenseful, Magpie Murders is a deviously dark take on vintage crime fiction.

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Body and Soul Food by Abby Collette

Narrated by: L. Malaika Cooper

This cozy mystery has heart, humor, and a good dose of family drama. Cooper’s narration brings out the warmth between Keaton and Koby, making the sibling bond feel real. The murder mystery has plenty of twists, but it’s the soul-food and cozy bookstore setting that steals the show. If you’re craving a mystery with some good eats and sibling banter, this is a great pick for cozy mystery books for adults.

In this page-turning new mystery series, fraternal twins Keaton and Koby will pull double duty when they take down a killer while preparing to open their new bookstore and soul-food café , Books & Biscuits.

When Koby Hill and Keaton Rutledge were orphaned at age two, they were separated, but their unbreakable connection lingered. Year later, they reunite and decide to make up for lost time and capitalize on their shared interests by opening up a well-stocked bookstore and cozy soul-food café in the quaint Pacific Northwest town of Timber Lake. But this new chapter of their lives could end on a cliffhanger after Koby’s foster brother is found murdered.

The murder, which occurred in public between light-rail stops, seems impossible for the police to solve. But as Keaton and Koby know, two heads are always better than one, especially when it comes to mysteries. With just a week to go before the grand opening of their new café, the twins will use their revitalized connection with each other to make sure this is the killer’s final page.

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Murder with Collard Greens and Hot Sauce by A.L. Herbert

Narrated by: Janina Edwards

The title alone screams cozy mystery. Edwards’ narration is lively and captures the flavor of Halia’s world, where soul food and murder mysteries collide. The beauty trade show setting adds a fun twist, and there are plenty of suspects to keep you guessing.

Mahalia’s Sweet Tea boasts the most flavorful soul food in all of Prince George’s County, Maryland. But as events at the beauty industry’s leading trade show turn ugly, owner Halia Watkins needs to bite into an unsavory new item on the menu—murder!   

When the chicest hair convention of the year gets cooking in town, so does business at Mahalia’s Sweet Tea. Halia can barely handle the influx of customers looking to satisfy their appetites after spending the day surrounded by outrageous runway styles. As buzz builds around beauty mogul and pop culture icon Monique Dupree, collard greens start moving out of the kitchen faster than models strutting down the catwalk . . .

But the glitz fades the moment Monique is found shot to death. Turns out, the glamorous entrepreneur’s vanity empire was stained by bitter rivalries, explosive affairs, and backstabbers scheming for fame and fortune. With more suspects than ingredients listed on a bottle of deep conditioner, Halia and her cousin Wavonne rush to discover who pulled the trigger—before the conniving culprit dishes another deadly surprise

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