1. The Cozy Mystery Darcy Armstrong Emily Kormash

2. History Began in the 1920’s and 1930’s in England. Could be considered a reaction the dramatic hard-boiled genre.

3. Main Themes No over the top violence. No overtly sexual scenes. No course language.

4. The Setting Can be anywhere Typically a village, small town, small community in a large city. Can be further isolated by poor weather or another occurrence

5. The Detective Almost always a woman Usually an amateur sleuth Must be likable

6. The Murder Not going to be seen. The victim is not going to be well- liked. Not going to be seen. The victim is not going to be well- liked.

7. The Criminal Typically motivated by jealousy, greed, or revenge Not a serial killer or thrill killer Generally not well liked in the community

8. Popular Cozies

9. The American Cozy Set in a small town Can include extra material such as recipes. Other settings: hotel, museum, theatre

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