A cozy mystery set in the world of jazz? It’s the setting I didn’t know I needed. I am always up for a good cozy mystery and while most of those setting are in the country somewhere I found that this musical setting really packed a punch.
Dashiki by Florence Wetz
Genres: Cozy Mystery

A cozy mystery with a dash of romance set in the vibrant world of jazz.

During an interview with reclusive jazz singer Betty Brown, journalist Virginia Farrell is shown priceless tapes from the iconic 1957 Thelonious Monk-John Coltrane gig at the Five Spot. When Betty is found murdered, Virginia is determined to recover the tapes and uncover the truth behind Betty’s death.

In the spirit of Nancy Drew, Virginia teams up with her six-foot blonde roommate to investigate the various suspects. Detective Robert Smith from the Hoboken Police Department joins the case, quickly becoming absorbed by an unsolved murder possibly linked to Betty Brown’s death, as well as an undeniable attraction to Virginia.

Dashiki is a cozy mystery laced with romance, immersing readers in the captivating world of jazz, where musicians, journalists, scholars, and enthusiasts intersect in an entertaining whodunit.

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I absolutely adored this cozy mystery! While I myself am now a huge jazz fan, I admit I haven’t listened to it much, Florence Wetzel’s passion for jazz shines through. I was immediately transported to a world of collectors and obsessive music lovers. I also really loved that this book takes place in Hoboken of all places. 

Add into the mix the discovery of lost John Coltrane (I know who he is, thank you Mr. Holland’s Opus) tapes and jazz lovers are going to flip. I was drawn into the story right away. While I have never been to Hoboken I felt like I was there. The picture that Wetzel paints just captivates you. 

The characters are wonderfully written. The relationships between them draws into the story and helps move it along nicely. Not once was there a character that seemed unimportant to the plot. This was a great read and I am so glad I got the chance to read it. 

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