Ellen Byron is a television writer, playwright, and freelance journalist. Her TV credits include Wings, Still Standing, and Just Shoot Me, and her written work has appeared in Glamour, Redbook, and Seventeen, among others. She lives in the Los Angeles area with her husband, their daughter, and the family's very spoiled rescue dog. A native New Yorker, Ellen still misses her hometown and still drives like a New York Cabbie. This is her second in the Cajun Country mystery series following USA Today bestseller Plantation Shudders.
Praise for Body on the Bayou: "Cozy readers who fell under the spell of the eccentric and charming Crozat family will welcome their return... Diane Mott Davidson and Lou Jane Temple fans will line up for this series." --Library Journal "A tight plot, an appealing setting, and a smart, good-hearted protagonist with a caring, supportive family and lots of friends give this story everything cozy readers could want." --Publishers Weekly "Who did the deadly deed? Often amusing characters and plenty of red herrings make Byron's second Cajun Country mystery an entertaining read." --Kirkus Reviews "Body on the Bayou is a perfect mix of Southern charm, spicy people, fantastic food, and murder... Once again, Ellen Byron has given us a murder mystery masterpiece!" --Night Owl Reviews, Top Pick "Southern charm and humor permeate Ellen Byron's Body on the Bayou, a Louisiana murder mystery rife with suspenseful twists, relationship drama, and delectable cooking... Aside from the backdrop, the characters are the most compelling aspect of the novel, as even minor players possess unique and memorable personalities." --Foreword Reviews, five star review "Not only is the story a whole lot of fun to read, with a historical plantation setting, but there are also mouthwatering recipes for every reader to sink their teeth into." --Suspense Magazine "Byron fills this mystery with delightful characters... The story flows nicely and the killer is a surprise." --Noir Journal Praise for the Plantation Shudders: USA TODAY BESTSELLER AGATHA AWARD FINALIST FOR BEST FIRST MYSTERY LEFTY AWARD FINALIST FOR BEST HUMOROUS MYSTERY DAPHNE DU MAURIER AWARD NOMINEE "Recipes and fascinating tidbits about plantation history add a tasty lagniappe to this entertaining and well-done cozy debut. A twisty plot and engaging colorful characters complete this mystery's many pleasures." --Library Journal starred review, Debut of the Month "Byron's debut brings energy and verve to the cozy." --Publishers Weekly "Enthusiastically recommended...a deftly crafted and terrifically entertaining novel." --Midwest Book Review "Brilliant... Ellen Byron has written a delectable Cajun cozy mystery that is one of the best books I have read in a long time!" --Night Owl Reviews, Top Pick "An engaging mystery with a touch of romance and a twist of Southern charm." --Nancy Atherton, New York Times bestselling author of the Aunt Dimity series "Plantation Shudders is a delight -- a fast, fun read. Ellen Byron is a new cozy voice with a charming Southern accent. You'll love this novel and its colorful Louisiana characters." --Elaine Viets, author of Checked Out, a Dead-End Job mystery "I love a mystery that's a gumbo of wit, charm, and plenty of heart. Laissez les bons temps rouler!" --Nancy Martin, author of The Blackbird Sisters nationally bestselling mystery series
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