Cozy Mystery Corner discussion

Has anyone read Accused by Lisa Scottiline? Does she use a lot of cuss words and graphic details?

Never heard of this author, sorry.

Libby wrote: "Has anyone read Accused by Lisa Scottiline? Does she use a lot of cuss words and graphic details?"

Lisa Scottoline writes mysteries that are more thriller or suspense than cozy. Accused is a Legal Thriller and is not one of her books I've read but I have read others.
When it comes to what I've read by her:
Cuss words: They may be there but I didn't notice so didn't think them out of place.
Graphic Details: less than some other suspense novels I read but more than most cozy readers would expect in a cozy.

Thank you!

Libby wrote: "Thank you!"

You're welcome.

Libby, the Cozy Mystery Blog is a good place to learn about the various cozy mystery writers. It lists (most) writers A-Z, and lists books by theme (culinary theme, talking cats theme, crossword puzzle theme, etc.). I've found that site very helpful!

Thank you!

Would Elizabeth Peters be a Cozy Mysteries or not?
Does Elizabeth Peters use cuss words or not? Is she very graphic in details?

Libby wrote: "Thank you!"

agree cozy-mystery.com is a good source

I also use stopyourekillingme.com

Libby wrote: "Would Elizabeth Peters be a Cozy Mysteries or not?
Does Elizabeth Peters use cuss words or not? Is she very graphic in details?"

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Amelia Peabody! They're fun stories, not graphic, no real cusswords because Amelia is very Victorian! Emerson is known as "the Father of Curses" in Arabic for more than one reason but his epithets are pretty mild by modern standards. I learned a lot about Egypt reading this books. I'm slowly working my way through them a second time. I haven't read her Vicky Bliss mysteries though. Modern stories don't appeal to me as much as historical. RIP Barbara Mertz! You are much missed!

Thank you! Looking forward in reading Elizabeth Peters books!

Libby wrote: "Thank you! Looking forward in reading Elizabeth Peters books!"

I hope you read Amelia! The whole Emerson clan is like family and they still live and breathe for me long after I finished the series. Every time I hear some new discovery about ancient Egypt or worse-the desecration of sites, I think of Emerson. Reading the e-books helps because you can instantly look up references, maps and pictures. Or have a copy of Amelia Peabody's Egypt on hand.

QNPoohBear wrote: "Libby wrote: "Would Elizabeth Peters be a Cozy Mysteries or not?
Does Elizabeth Peters use cuss words or not? Is she very graphic in details?"

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Amelia Peabody! They're fun stories,..."

I miss the author also. I loved the series especially when Ramses was a young child.

MadameZelda wrote: "
I miss the author also. I loved the series especially when Ramses was a young child..."

When I first read the books, I found young Ramses to be too precocious and annoying but as he got older, I missed young Ramses. When I reread the one where he asks some rather adult questions of his Papa, I laughed hysterically. Emerson's explanation of the birds and the bees or amoebas ... was hysterical. Then Ramses asks for a diagram LOL! Poor Amelia. I think (view spoiler)[Ramses is being paid back double time with those twins. Charla is horrid! (hide spoiler)] I love them all and miss them. Amelia, Emerson, Ramses, Nefret, David, Abdullah, Saoud, Selim, Sethos, Walter, Evelyn... they're all like family. I need to get back to them soon now it's winter. I only read the books in winter. It's hot enough here in the summer without reading about Egypt. In winter I can imagine the hot sun beating down and it warms me up. Plus the nights are long and dark and I need cheering up.

Thank you!