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22 of the Best Magical Cozy Mystery Series to Curl Up With

  • Writer: Jennifer King
    Jennifer King
  • May 16
  • 8 min read

Updated: May 27


Spooky houses, magical mishaps, talking cats, friendly ghosts, and amateur sleuths who somehow manage to solve murders between baking cupcakes, running bookstores, or casting spells. What's not to love?


Paranormal series blend the comforting atmosphere of traditional cozies with witches, psychics, vampires, and other supernatural twists that make the stories feel playful, imaginative, and wonderfully escapist. So, whether you love sarcastic witches, haunted inns, magical felines, or ghostly detectives, these series offer the perfect mix of mystery, humor, and cozy fantasy. And since I like to recommend only the best, every one of these series has earned more than four stars on Amazon.


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Long-Running Cozy Series

  1. Wicked Witches of the Midwest by Amanda M. Lee

30 books in the series

Set in the quirky small town of Hemlock Cove, this paranormal cozy mystery series follows newspaper editor Bay Winchester, a sarcastic witch trying to balance family chaos, supernatural secrets, and an endless string of murders. Alongside her eccentric relatives, ghostly encounters, and complicated romance with a motorcycle-riding investigator, Bay navigates mysteries with plenty of sass. The series is known for its fast pace, witty banter, and lighthearted paranormal world filled with witches, curses, and small-town drama.


  1. Psychic Eye Mystery Series by Victoria Laurie

17 books in the series

This long-running cozy mystery series centers on Abby Cooper, a professional psychic intuitive whose unusual abilities repeatedly pull her into dangerous criminal investigations. While Abby tries to maintain a normal personal life, her visions, clients, and police connections continually lead her into murder cases that test both her instincts and her courage. Blending humor, romance, and suspense, the books offer a fun mix of paranormal intrigue and amateur sleuthing.


  1. Magical Cats Mysteries by Sofie Kelly

16 books in the series

In the charming town of Mayville Heights, librarian Kathleen Paulson discovers that her adopted cats, Owen and Hercules, possess magical abilities that often help uncover the truth behind local crimes. As Kathleen becomes more deeply rooted in the community, she finds herself drawn into mysteries involving suspicious deaths, hidden secrets, and eccentric townspeople. With its lovable feline companions, this series is especially appealing to cat lovers.


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  1. Vampire Knitting Club by Nancy Warren

15 books in the series

This playful paranormal cozy series follows Lucy Swift after she inherits her grandmother’s Oxford knitting shop and discovers that the shop’s regulars are vampires. As Lucy settles into a world filled with undead knitters, magical secrets, and mysterious murders, she finds herself juggling investigations, supernatural politics, and a growing cast of quirky allies. This series offers a lighthearted take on paranormal mysteries.


  1. Witch City Mystery Series by Carol J. Perry

15 books in the series

First book: Caught Dead Handed

Set in Salem, Massachusetts, this cozy paranormal mystery series follows Lee Barrett, a television reporter who unexpectedly becomes the host of a late-night horror movie program with a psychic theme. What begins as a temporary job soon turns complicated when Lee starts experiencing genuine visions connected to local murders and supernatural happenings. Featuring Salem’s famously witchy atmosphere, the series offers classic Halloween-town vibes year-round.


  1. Beechwood Harbor Magic Mysteries by Danielle Garrett

12 books in the series

First book: Murder’s A Witch

After being exiled from the magical world, potion witch Holly Boldt lands in the strange seaside community of Beechwood Harbor, where ghosts, vampires, witches, and other supernatural beings live quietly among humans. Trying to stay out of trouble proves impossible once murder strikes and Holly’s new friends become suspects. Packed with magical mishaps, quirky paranormal roommates, and a lively coastal setting, the series balances humor, friendship, and cozy mystery adventures.


  1. Witchcraft Mystery Series by Juliet Blackwell

11 books in the series

First book: Secondhand Spirits

Lily Ivory, a witch with a talent for sensing spirits, runs a vintage clothing boutique in San Francisco while attempting to keep her magical identity hidden. Unfortunately, murders, hauntings, and restless ghosts repeatedly pull her into investigations that threaten both her business and her carefully guarded secrets. This series blends supernatural suspense with vintage cozy mystery charm.


  1. A Magical Bakery Mystery by Bailey Cates

11 books in the series

When Katie Lightfoot relocates to Savannah to help run her aunt and uncle’s bakery, she discovers the family recipes contain a special ingredient beyond sugar and spice—magic. As murders begin disrupting the bakery’s cozy Southern atmosphere, Katie uses both amateur detective work and witchcraft to uncover the truth.


Newer and Shorter Series

  1. Ghost Hunter Mystery Series by Victoria Laurie

10 books in the series

This paranormal mystery series follows ghost hunter M.J. Holliday and her eccentric assistant Gilley as they travel to supposedly haunted locations investigating supernatural disturbances. What begins as television-style ghost hunting frequently turns into murder investigations involving restless spirits and hidden crimes. Known for its comedic tone and spooky settings, the series features haunted-house thrills.


  1. Spellbound Series by Annabel Chase

10 books in the series

First book: Curse the Day

Emma Hart is a witch. Spellbound is a hidden town populated entirely by supernatural beings. While adjusting to her magical training, strange laws, and dangerous new enemies, Emma also becomes entangled in murder investigations that threaten the fragile peace of the town. The series combines paranormal fantasy, legal humor, romance, and cozy mystery elements in a lively magical setting.


  1. A Haunted Guesthouse Mysteries by E.J. Copperman

10 books in the series

After returning to the Jersey Shore to renovate a guesthouse, Alison Kerby discovers she can see and communicate with ghosts—particularly two spirits determined to solve their own murders. Assisted by her spectral companions, Alison becomes an amateur sleuth while trying to rebuild her life and protect her daughter. Who can resist a series with a charming cast of memorable living and dead characters?


  1. Haunted Bookshop Mystery Series by Cleo Coyle

9 books in the series

Set in a Rhode Island bookstore, this paranormal cozy mystery series follows widow Penelope Thornton-McClure, whose shop is haunted by the ghost of a wisecracking 1940s private investigator named Jack Shepard. Together, the unlikely pair investigate murders connected to the town’s literary community and long-buried secrets while dropping classic detective references.


  1. Accidental Alchemist Series by Gigi Pandian

9 books in the series

This whimsical series follows Zoe Faust, a centuries-old alchemist attempting to leave her mysterious past behind in Portland, Oregon. Her quiet life is disrupted when murders and magical secrets draw her back into the world of alchemy alongside Dorian, a living gargoyle with a passion for French cooking. The popular subgenres of paranormal and culinary cozies come together in this inventive mystery series.


  1. Myrtlewood Mysteries by Iris Beaglehole

9 books in the series

First book: Accidental Magic

Set in the delightfully eccentric village of Myrtlewood, this paranormal cozy mystery series follows Rosemary Thorn as she returns to her family’s crumbling ancestral manor after her grandmother’s mysterious death. Along with her teenage daughter Athena, Rosemary quickly discovers that Myrtlewood is overflowing with magical secrets, supernatural creatures, and a house that seems to have a personality of its own. Fantasy and folklore give this series a special flavor.


  1. Bewitching Mysteries by Madelyn Alt

8 books in the series

Maggie O’Neill’s life changes when she takes a job at a mystical antiques shop and discovers that her boss and coworkers practice witchcraft. As Maggie develops magical talents of her own, she becomes involved in solving murders that seem connected to supernatural forces within her Indiana community. The series combines everyday small-town life with light Wiccan themes, humor, and cozy mystery intrigue.


  1. Haunted Home Renovation Mysteries by Juliet Blackwell

8 books in the series

First book: If Walls Could Talk

In Blackwell's second series on this list, Melanie Turner specializes in restoring historic homes in the San Francisco Bay Area, but her renovation projects often come with unexpected ghostly complications. Drawn into mysteries involving suspicious deaths, hidden artifacts, and haunted properties, Mel uses both practical skills and paranormal encounters to uncover the truth.


  1. Gobbelino London, P.I. by Kim M. Watt

7 books in the series

Narrated by a sarcastic feline detective, this offbeat urban fantasy mystery series follows Gobbelino London and his human sidekick as they investigate magical crimes involving dangerous books, mythological creatures, and supernatural chaos. Packed with humor, absurd situations, and fast-moving adventures, this cozy-adjacent series embraces a playful tone while still delivering engaging mysteries.


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  1. Vintage Magic Mysteries by Annette Blair

6 books in the series

First book: A Veiled Deception

Madeira Cutler runs a vintage clothing boutique where certain dresses possess magical qualities—and occasionally attract murder. As family scandals and suspicious deaths disrupt her life, Maddie finds herself investigating crimes while navigating the strange powers tied to glamorous antique fashions.


  1. Fairy Garden Mysteries by Daryl Wood Gerber

5 books in the series

Here’s a unique twist on magical cozies. Courtney Kelly leaves her family landscaping business behind to open a whimsical fairy garden shop and teahouse in Carmel, California. When murder intrudes on the magical atmosphere she’s created, Courtney must rely on her creativity, intuition, and community ties to uncover the culprit.


  1. Harbinder Kaur Mysteries by Elly Griffiths

4 books in the series

This atmospheric mystery series follows Detective Sergeant Harbinder Kaur as she investigates literary-inspired murders and unsettling crimes filled with psychological tension. Unlike lighter paranormal cozies, these books lean more toward modern Gothic suspense and police procedural storytelling, often exploring the blurred lines between fiction and reality. Smart plotting, layered characters, and literary references give the series a darker, sophisticated tone.


  1. Enchanted Bay Mysteries by Esme Addison

3 books in the series

Aleksandra Daniels returns to her family’s coastal North Carolina town and discovers long-hidden secrets surrounding magical healers, mermaid legends, and dangerous rivalries. While helping with the family herbal apothecary, Alex becomes involved in murder investigations that force her to confront her mysterious ancestry and the town’s buried history. This series cleverly incorporate seaside charm and folklore.


  1. Evenfall Witches B&B Mysteries by Auralee Wallace

2 books in the series

Set in a cozy New England bed-and-breakfast run by generations of witches, this paranormal mystery series follows Brynn Warren as she investigates suspicious deaths while reconnecting with her magical abilities. Haunted by personal loss and aided by her eccentric aunts, Brynn balances ghostly encounters, emotional family dynamics, and amateur sleuthing in a picturesque small-town setting.


The Best of Paranormal Cozy Mysteries

Paranormal cozy mysteries continue to thrive because they combine the best parts of several beloved genres: the puzzle-solving fun of classic mysteries, the warmth of cozy fiction, and the imaginative possibilities of fantasy. These series prove that murder investigations can still feel comforting when they’re paired with magical towns, quirky friendships, and just the right amount of supernatural chaos. Whether you prefer witches, ghosts, psychic sleuths, magical cats, or vampire knitters, there’s a paranormal cozy series here ready to transport you into a delightfully mysterious world.


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