I Like M.C.Beaton's "Cozy Mysteries" But Looking For New Similar Mystery Author

If you haven't read P.D. James and her Adam Dalgleish mysteries I would recommend them. She is actually a writer as opposed to an entertainer who writes. Set in England, so they fit with the reading you have mentioned. I must admit I also enjoy the Reginald Hill books, Dalziell and Pascoe of the TV series, but you've probably read them anyway, and they are more on the plot side than the characterisation and place, although well written for all that. Lash

I'm a fan of the cozies also and I've read a number of the MC Beaton books which I enjoy. But myy favorite mystery writer is Jane Haddon who does the Gregor Demarkian mysteries which are set in a large city (Philadelphia) but I think of the books in the series as being cozies. Philadelphia is a city of neighborhoods which have almost a small town feel. Haddon understands this and her crime solving characters live in an area that reminds me of the Art Museum area of Philadelphia. Also, cast of characters who appear in each tale are endearing and you really get attached to them. It's a great series of mysteries.