What Is a Cozy Mystery?

With a new book coming out soon, I’ve been contemplating the fiction category called “cozy mystery” and wanting a definition. How do you define a cozy mystery from all the other kinds? Here’s what I’ve found in my reading and research. What’s a Cozy Mystery? At first glance, the two words sound like a contradiction. What can be cozy about a mysterious event? Spooky, chill-inducing, scary—those are…