Publishers: Severn House

About this publisher’s catalog

This catalog offers a varied mix of narrative fiction that often centers on suspenseful and investigative storylines, frequently set in contemporary or historical contexts. Readers can expect a blend of character-driven mysteries, romantic tension, and elements of crime or political intrigue. The range includes both lighter, cozy mysteries and darker, more intense thrillers, providing multiple entry points depending on mood or interest.

What you’ll often find

  • Stories featuring amateur sleuths navigating small towns or close-knit communities
  • Plots combining romantic suspense with elements of crime and investigation
  • Explorations of family dynamics and personal relationships within dramatic or suspenseful settings
  • Historical mysteries with a focus on period detail and traditional detective work
  • Thrillers involving political intrigue, espionage, or complex conspiracies
  • Humorous or culinary-themed mysteries offering a lighter tone alongside crime elements
  • Settings ranging from rural and small-town environments to contemporary urban landscapes

How to browse this shelf

  • Start by choosing between stories with a cozy, community-based feel and those with a darker, suspense-driven tone
  • Look for books featuring investigative protagonists if you prefer puzzle-solving narratives
  • Explore historical settings separately from contemporary ones to match your interest in time period
  • Seek out titles that blend romance and suspense if you enjoy emotional stakes alongside mystery
  • Try works that incorporate political or espionage elements for more complex thriller plots
  • Consider lighter mysteries with culinary or humorous angles for a more relaxed reading experience
  • Narrow your search by themes such as family life, small-town dynamics, or crime intensity to find a fitting tone

Good fit if you like

  • Character-driven stories where personal relationships influence the mystery or suspense
  • A balance of tension and resolution that avoids extreme darkness or bleakness
  • Complex plots that combine elements of romance, crime, and political intrigue
  • Settings that evoke a strong sense of place, whether historical or contemporary
  • Protagonists who are amateur detectives or part-time sleuths rather than professional investigators
  • Varied pacing, from cozy and lighthearted to fast-moving and intense
  • Explorations of community and family as integral parts of the narrative tension

Generated from the books currently available in this catalog.

  • Widow’s Pique — Marilyn Todd

    Widow’s Pique — Marilyn Todd

  • The Clockmaker — Jane A. Adams

    The Clockmaker — Jane A. Adams

  • Deathtrap — Peter Turnbull

    Deathtrap — Peter Turnbull

  • The Heart of the Home — Grace Thompson

    The Heart of the Home — Grace Thompson

  • Prose and Cons — Wendy Corsi Staub

    Prose and Cons — Wendy Corsi Staub

  • Student Body — Susan Rogers Cooper

    Student Body — Susan Rogers Cooper

  • Mr Campion’s War — Mike Ripley

    Mr Campion’s War — Mike Ripley

  • Murder for Profit — Veronica Heley

    Murder for Profit — Veronica Heley

  • Murder at the Queen’s Old Castle — Cora Harrison

    Murder at the Queen’s Old Castle — Cora Harrison

  • Death in the Great Dismal — Eleanor Kuhns

    Death in the Great Dismal — Eleanor Kuhns

  • One for the Road — Mary Ellis

    One for the Road — Mary Ellis

  • The Three Kings of Cologne — Kate Sedley

    The Three Kings of Cologne — Kate Sedley

  • Cookin’ the Books — Amy Patricia Meade

    Cookin’ the Books — Amy Patricia Meade

  • Hardcastle’s Conspiracy — Graham Ison

    Hardcastle’s Conspiracy — Graham Ison

  • Fire Spirit — Graham Masterton

    Fire Spirit — Graham Masterton

  • Moving On — Rosie Harris

    Moving On — Rosie Harris

  • The Midsummer Crown — Kate Sedley

    The Midsummer Crown — Kate Sedley

  • The Girl in the Woods — Patricia Macdonald

    The Girl in the Woods — Patricia Macdonald

  • Stolen Pieces — S. K. Golden

    Stolen Pieces — S. K. Golden

  • Folly — Stella Cameron

    Folly — Stella Cameron