Welcome.
You’ve written an amazing cozy mystery—and now it’s time to share it with the world.
Mariah Sinclair specializes in custom and premade cozy mystery book covers that attract readers, sell books, and look right at home next to Amazon’s bestsellers.
Let me help you design a cover that entices readers and reinforces your brand.
A cozy mystery book cover should promise a good read
You have 6 seconds or less to attract a potential reader. Think of your cover as a billboard trying to catch the attention of viewers as they speed by. The cover is where your relationship with a reader begins.
Think like a reader,
not a writer.
Great covers make readers “feel” something rather than “tell” them something. A great cover expresses mood and isn’t too literal. Observe your own reading and buying habits. Study other covers in your genre with a similar tone.
Genre & tone
dictate design.
More than the characters, a specific scene or the author’s personal tastes, it’s the genre and tone that dictate the colors, typestyles and imagery of a successful book cover. A great cover looks like it belongs with other bestsellers.
Style for your story,
designed by Mariah Sinclair
I've designed nearly 2000 book covers since 2016. Here are some of my favorites:
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Answers About Cozy Mystery Book Covers
Q: Do you design cozy mystery book series? Yes! I specialize in creating cohesive visual identities for multi-book cozy mystery series. Whether you need one cover or ten, I can help.
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Q: What makes a great cozy mystery book cover? It’s all about tone, color, and genre cues. I design covers that tell readers exactly what kind of story they’re getting—with a dash of charm and a hint of mischief.
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Q: Can you design book covers for cozy mystery subgenres like paranormal, culinary or historical mysteries? Yes! I regularly design covers for paranormal cozies, culinary cozies, pet cozies, and more. Each subgenre has its own visual language, and I’ll make sure your cover speaks it fluently.
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Q: Have you designed any cozy mystery bestsellers? Yes! I’m proud to be the designer behind Tonya Kappes’ Criminals & Campers series—one of the bestselling cozy mystery series on Amazon. I’ve also designed covers for dozens of top-ranked indie titles across subgenres like culinary, coffee, paranormal and pet cozies. While I can’t claim credit for the writing, I like to think a great cover helps get the book into readers' carts.
Q: Can you help new cozy mystery authors who’ve never hired a cover designer before? Yes! I work with many debut authors and will guide you through the process step-by-step. You'll know exactly what to expect, and I’ll make sure your cover looks polished, genre-appropriate, and ready to sell.
Q: What’s the difference between a premade and a custom cozy mystery cover? A premade is a completed design available for immediate purchase and minor tweaks, while a custom cover is made just for your book and includes more input and revisions. Both are crafted with your genre and readers in mind.
Q: Do you offer premade cozy mystery book covers? Yes—I release themed collections of premade cozy mystery covers throughout the year. They’re professionally designed, affordably priced, and often sell out fast. Join my newsletter to find out about my next event. ​