Murder Mysteries with a Quirky Cast of Characters

By Emina Cekovic

Murder mysteries get even more entertaining when the suspects, sleuths, and sidekicks are anything but ordinary. This list features stories with quirky casts that are full of charm, surprises, and a bit of chaos. If you enjoy mysteries with fun and memorable characters, these books are a great place to start!

In Deadly Company

by L.S. Stratton

Nicole has a good life in New York, with a thriving career, but she wants to leave her controlling boyfriend, Xander, behind. When his mom—a powerful CEO—dies under suspicious circumstances, Nicole sees a chance. She agrees to plan Xander’s birthday party, hoping to gather the people who might know what really happened. But the weekend takes a dark turn as secrets surface and danger hits closer than she ever expected.As the truth unravels, Nicole realizes she may be closer to the killer than she thought.

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10 Marchfield Square

by Nicola Whyte

Life in Marchfield Square seems quiet and routine, tucked behind gates in the middle of the city. But when a man with a shady past is found dead, everything starts to change. With no real answers from the police, two neighbors—Audrey, who likes helping people, and Lewis, who writes crime stories—team up to figure out what really happened. As they dig into the mystery, they find out the neighborhood has more secrets than they expected.

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The Ex-Girlfriend Murder Club

Gloria Chao

Kat, Olivia, and Elle find out they have all been dating the same guy all along and decide it is time for payback. Although they expected revenge, they shockingly found him dead. Now, all signs point to them as suspects. Kat, Olivia, and Elle have to work together to find out what really happened. As they look into his life, they discover many people had reasons to want him gone. With secrets and surprises at every turn, their search becomes more dangerous than they thought. Can they solve the mystery and avoid getting caught?

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How to Solve Your Own Murder

Kristen Perrin

Annie’s got to work fast before she becomes the next victim in this clever whodunnit. The story jumps between Annie’s investigation now and journal entries from Frances back in the 1960s, revealing secrets that won’t stay buried. With plenty of suspects and twists along the way, Annie has her hands full trying to figure out who’s behind it all. The mix of past and present keeps things interesting, and the creepy setting adds to the suspense. If you love a good mystery that keeps you guessing, this one’s for you.

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Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave

Elle Cosimano

Finlay and her nosey neighbor Mrs. Haggerty have never gotten along. Mrs. Haggerty is always snooping and watching Finlay’s life. When a dead body is found in Mrs. Haggerty’s backyard, things begin to take a serious turn. Mrs. Haggerty isn’t a suspect, but her house is still a crime scene. She ends up staying at Finlay’s house to keep an eye on things. Then Finlay hears a name connected to the case that catches her attention. Now she’s drawn deeper into the mystery, ready to uncover the truth no matter what. For Finlay, solving the mystery isn’t just about justice—it’s about protecting the life she’s trying to hold together.

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Murder Mysteries with a Quirky Cast of Characters

In Deadly Company

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10 Marchfield Square

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The Ex-Girlfriend Murder Club

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How to Solve Your Own Murder

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Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave

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In Deadly Company

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10 Marchfield Square

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The Ex-Girlfriend Murder Club

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How to Solve Your Own Murder

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Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave

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5 Cozy Mysteries with Heartwarming Family Dynamics at the Center