Madelyn Alt crafts cozy paranormal mysteries filled with charm and humor. She is best known for her Bewitching Mysteries series, starting with The Trouble with Magic, blending lighthearted mystery and supernatural elements seamlessly.
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If you enjoy Madelyn Alt's cozy mysteries blended with magic and charm, you'll likely appreciate Juliet Blackwell's books. She writes warm and engaging stories that mix witchcraft with everyday life, all set against inviting small-town backdrops.
Her book, Secondhand Spirits, is the first book in the Witchcraft Mystery series, introducing readers to a likable psychic witch who runs a vintage clothing shop and solves intriguing mysteries.
Heather Blake offers cozy, whimsical mysteries filled with friendly characters, humor, and just the right pinch of magic. Her engaging style is similar to Madelyn Alt's, with cozy towns, endearing relationships, and playful supernatural elements.
A perfect example is It Takes a Witch, where she presents readers with the enchanted village of Salem and its delightful residents who balance everyday lives with magical secrets.
Bailey Cates writes cozy paranormal mysteries that blend magic, baking, and small-town gossip. If you appreciate the friendly community and comfortable atmosphere Madelyn Alt creates, check out Bailey Cates's Brownies and Broomsticks.
The first in her Magical Bakery Mystery series, it introduces readers to Katie Lightfoot, whose bakery good treats come infused with subtle magic—and crime-solving abilities.
If you enjoy Madelyn Alt's sense of mystery mingled with psychic elements, Victoria Laurie could become one of your new favorites. Laurie brings readers into worlds filled with psychic intuition, spirits, and witty dialogue.
Her novel Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye introduces Abby, an engaging psychic who navigates life challenges and solves intriguing mysteries with confidence and a sense of humor.
Amanda M. Lee writes spirited paranormal mysteries brimming with quirky characters, humor, and supernatural intrigue. Readers fond of Madelyn Alt's blend of the paranormal with cozy investigative plots might enjoy Lee's vivid storytelling style.
In her entertaining book Any Witch Way You Can, Lee introduces readers to Bay Winchester, a newspaper editor with a sassy personality who discovers family secrets—and solves crimes—in the whimsical Michigan town of Hemlock Cove.
Angie Fox writes paranormal mysteries filled with humor and relatable main characters. Her style mixes supernatural elements with amusing everyday situations.
Readers who appreciate Madelyn Alt's cozy blend of mystery and the paranormal will probably enjoy Fox's The Accidental Demon Slayer, the first book in a series featuring Lizzie Brown, a preschool teacher turned demon slayer, who tries to manage her quirky new abilities and a talking terrier sidekick.
Sofie Kelly writes cozy mysteries with a touch of magical charm and gentle humor. Her style is warm, approachable, and inviting, featuring characters readers can easily relate to.
Fans of Madelyn Alt's mix of mysticism and small-town settings might enjoy Kelly's series starting with Curiosity Thrilled the Cat, which centers around librarian Kathleen Paulson and her mischievous, magically gifted feline companions.
Cleo Coyle creates cozy mysteries set in welcoming community spaces with a warm, conversational style. Known for flavorful storytelling and intriguing puzzles, Coyle mixes coffee culture with clever mysteries in her Coffeehouse Mystery series.
Readers who like Madelyn Alt's engaging community settings and mysteries might appreciate Coyle's On What Grounds, the first Coffeehouse Mystery featuring Clare Cosi, a coffeehouse manager with a gift for investigation.
E.J. Copperman's mysteries combine humor, ghostly elements, and smart, likable characters. Copperman offers a light-hearted, cozy approach similar to Madelyn Alt's atmospheric paranormal mysteries.
Try reading Night of the Living Deed, the first Haunted Guesthouse Mystery where protagonist Alison Kerby renovates an old inn—only to discover it's already occupied by some lively spirits.
Lynn Cahoon writes engaging and cozy small-town mysteries with realistic characters, gentle humor, and tight plotting. Her mysteries often focus on friendships and community connections, themes that readers of Madelyn Alt's work are likely to appreciate.
A good starting point is Cahoon's Guidebook to Murder, which begins her Tourist Trap Mystery series, featuring Jill Gardner, a bookstore and café owner turned detective in a charming coastal town.
Denise Swanson writes cozy mysteries filled with humor, charm, and lively small-town drama. Her characters are relatable and quirky, with plots centered around intriguing mysteries and a sense of community.
Readers who enjoy Madelyn Alt will appreciate Swanson’s warm style and clever storytelling. Try Murder of a Small-Town Honey, the first in her Scumble River Mystery series, which introduces school psychologist Skye Denison as she solves mysteries in a close-knit town.
Laura Childs creates cozy mystery stories flavored with distinctive settings and intriguing amateur sleuths. Her books feature cozy locations, delicious food or tea, and well-developed characters who balance mystery-solving with daily life.
Readers who like Madelyn Alt's engaging, atmospheric style will likely appreciate Childs’ enjoyable and immersive storytelling. Check out Death by Darjeeling, the first title in her Tea Shop Mysteries, set in the charming historical town of Charleston, South Carolina.
Joanne Fluke offers cozy mysteries filled with warmth, humor, and mouth-watering baked goods. Readers who enjoy the friendly, light-hearted tone of Madelyn Alt will feel at home in Fluke’s inviting world and amusing character dynamics.
In Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder, readers meet Hannah Swensen, a spirited baker in Minnesota, whose cozy small-town world regularly mixes delicious desserts and carefully crafted mysteries.
Ellery Adams writes thoughtful, witty mysteries with richly drawn settings and characters whose lives and interests become as important as the mysteries themselves. Her novels explore friendship and community bonds in small-town atmospheres much like Madelyn Alt’s work.
Start with The Secret, Book & Scone Society, where four women share secrets as they solve mysteries in their charming North Carolina village.
Diane Kelly blends humor, charming characters, and delightful mysteries in stories that are cozy and fresh. Her novels have engaging plots, relatable heroines, and a good dose of wit that readers of Madelyn Alt will resonate with.
Try reading Death, Taxes, and a French Manicure, introducing IRS agent Tara Holloway, whose sharp investigative skills and lively personality make for great entertainment.