What is Eco themed cosy Crime

Eco-themed cosy crime

A traditional cosy mystery is the gentlest, and most popular, subset of the crime fiction genre. The term was coined in the late 20th century and has been described as a “comfort read that leaves you satisfied and at one with the world, rather than too frightened to go to sleep.” Life today can seem full of gloom and doom and readers are eager to escape from the real world and seek refuge in a feel-good world where justice is done, villains are vanquished and everything is put right in the world.

Contemporary cosy mysteries address more serious themes in their plots and subplots. Social and environmental issues impact the lives of writers and readers alike, so it makes sense that the issues found in cosy mysteries reflect those they read about in newspapers and see on television and the internet.

The real difference between cosy and other crime sub-genres is in the tone and underlying optimistic philosophies that accompany these serous issues. Recent research has proved that encouraging positive social and environmental change through solution -focused stories and subplots is more likely to inspire green behaviours and a pro-active mindset than stories with a doom-laden catastrophic focus.

So, make a cup of tea and escape into the world of Penbartha creek……