Crooked Lane Books imprint: 209 books

LIBRARY HOOK: Cozy readers flock to library- and book-themed cozies, as evidenced by the strong sales of authors like Miranda James and Jenn McKinlay. This hook—a library in a small-town—is sure to entice these readers. HOUSE STRENGTH: Crooked Lane has seen excellent sales in the cozy genre,...

THE SHELDON LEGACY: The late novelist and screenwriter Sidney Sheldon remains one of the world’s top bestselling authors, having sold more than 300 million copies of his books. He is the only writer to have won an Oscar, a Tony, and an Edgar Award. The Guinness Book of World Records cites him as...

AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR: Before Sister of Mine was sold in the US and Canada, the novel won the inaugural Half the World Global Literati Award, an international $50,000 USD prize for the best unpublished novel featuring a female protagonist. HOT PROJECT: Crooked Lane secured Sister of Mine and...

STRONG SALES: The sales of Gilbert’s first in the series have far exceeded expectations. This is a great series that will continue to grow. LIBRARY HOOK: Cozy readers flock to library- and book-themed cozies, as evidenced by the strong sales of authors like Miranda James and Jenn McKinlay....

ALLURE OF THE IRISH: Connolly is the most prominent cozy author to write about Ireland and its culture and charm. The Irish-based cozy series fills a gap in the marketplace. STELLAR TRACK: Cruel Winter, Connolly’s first title in this series with Crooked Lane, performed very well in hardcover...

CULINARY CAPTIVATION: Sure to appeal to mystery lovers and food enthusiasts alike, Burdette’s series is perfect for fans of Joanne Fluke, Diane Mott Davidson, and Leslie Meier. TRADE PAPERBACK TIE-IN: A Deadly Feast will be published to tie-in with the April 2019 release of the trade paperback...

A COZY FIT: Chance writes with the warmth and wit cozy readers are always looking for. They'll love her young and old heroines. SMALL TOWN CHARM: Agnes and Effie's rural New York hometown, full of warmth and family, is one readers will want to call their own. HOUSE STRENGTH: Crooked...

CULINARY CAPTIVATION: Sure to appeal to mystery lovers and food enthusiasts alike, Karst's series is perfect for fans of Joanne Fluke, Diane Mott Davidson, and Leslie Meier. AUTHOR EXPERIENCE: Leslie Karst has degrees in law and the culinary arts, which give her first-hand knowledge of her...

HOUSE STRENGTH: Crooked Lane has seen excellent sales in the cozy genre, as evinced by Lefty Award winner Dying for a Taste by Leslie Karst and USA Today bestseller Plantation Shudders by Ellen Byron, so Death and Daisies fits right at home with our list. AUTHOR EXPERIENCE: This is Flower’s...

BESTSELLING AUTHOR: As Nancy Coco, Nancy J. Parra is the bestselling author of the Perfect Proposals mysteries. She’s an experienced promoter and is a member of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime and also writes for the Killer Character blog. COMMERCIAL COZY: Cozy readers are in...

COMMERCIAL COZY: Cozy readers are in love with sweets-themed series, as evidenced by the strong sales of authors like JoAnna Carl and Joanne Fluke. This hook—a Southern cake baker—is sure to entice these readers. HOUSE STRENGTH: Crooked Lane has seen excellent sales in the cozy genre, specifically...

COMMERCIAL COZY: Cozy readers are in love with sweets-themed series, as evidenced by the strong sales of authors like JoAnna Carl and Joanne Fluke. This hook—a Southern chocolate-shop owner—is sure to entice these readers. HOUSE STRENGTH: Crooked Lane has been most successful with its cozy...

COMMERCIAL COZY: Cozy readers are in love with culinary-themed series, as evidenced by the strong sales of authors like Joanna Fluke and Laura Childs. This hook—a California winery owner—is sure to entice these readers. HOUSE STRENGTH: Crooked Lane has been most successful with its cozy...

AUTHOR EXPERTISE: An experienced Associate Warden, Chief of Institution Operations, Hostage Negotiator and Director of Parole with a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice, James L'Etoile writes mysteries as only someone with twenty-nine years of dealing with prisons and criminals can. HOUSE...