1 / 7A Heist Before Bedtime: True Cosy Crime Stories by Richard Coles
Cosy: A Heist Before Bedtime is Richard Coles’s collection of twelve true crime stories presented for young readers. The listing describes silly tales of heists, escapes and burglaries, including stories about Einstein’s brain and a maple syrup mystery.
At a glance
- Contains twelve true crime stories, according to the listing.
- The described subjects include daring escapes, burglaries and unusual heists.
- The listing positions the stories for readers aged 9+, while its product details list a reading age of 10 years and up.
Reference price: $32.99
Price checked: 13 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- A collection of twelve short-form true crime stories offers several subjects in one volume.
- Its light, humorous framing is aimed at younger readers rather than adult cosy-crime fiction.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Publisher | Wren & Rook |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 7 July 2026 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 224 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1526367661 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1526367662 |
| Reading age | 10 years and up |
| Weight listed | 340 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13.8 x 2.6 x 22 cm |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The description says the book is suitable for ages 9+, while the product details specify 10 years and up. Consider the reader’s maturity and preferences when choosing.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Young readers interested in true crime presented in a humorous style.
- Families looking for a book about unusual heists, escapes and burglaries.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking fictional detective mysteries or a conventional adult cosy-crime novel.
- Buyers who need the recommended age to be unambiguous.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the four- and five-star categories, while some are three-star or lower. This offers a generally favourable but not unanimous signal. There is no customer-comment summary here to explain what readers liked or disliked, so the ratings alone cannot establish specific strengths or concerns about the stories.
Frequently asked questions
How many stories are included?
The listing describes a collection of twelve true crime stories.
What age is this book for?
The description says readers aged 9+, while the product details list a reading age of 10 years and up.
Is this a fictional cosy-crime mystery?
The listing presents it as true crime stories for children, not as a fictional detective mystery.
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