Rowan Harcourt. Cosy Paranormal Mystery Author

Welcome! I’m Rowan Harcourt, author of The Curator’s Lantern Mysteries

In The Curator’s Lantern Mysteries, every flicker of light reveals something hidden—an unsolved puzzle, a forgotten scandal, a restless ghost. These books blend cosy charm with haunted history, perfect for readers who love mysteries with a touch of the otherworldly.

Rowan on Cosy Paranormal Mysteries.

People often ask me: "What exactly is a cosy paranormal mystery?"

To me, it’s where warmth and wonder meet mystery and the supernatural.

My books follow the traditions of the classic cosy mystery—an amateur sleuth, a close-knit community, and a puzzle that begs to be solved—but they add a gentle ghostly presence. Not horror, never gore. Just enough of the uncanny to make you lean closer to the page, while still knowing you’re safe in good company.

You’ll find:

A sleuth who is curious, not hardened.

Lanterns that flicker at the right moment, or a whisper that lingers in the crypt.

Cafés, bookshops, and libraries where gossip is as valuable as clues.

History and folklore that reach into the present, showing us that the past is never quite finished with us.

For me, the joy of writing cosy paranormal mysteries lies in the balance. There’s atmosphere and suspense, yes—but also comfort, reassurance, and community. Each story offers a puzzle to untangle and a secret to uncover, but always with the promise that the truth will be revealed and the light will return.

So if you love your mysteries with a touch of the otherworldly—where shadows deepen the atmosphere but never overwhelm the heart—you’ve come to the right place.