{"product_id":"a-murderers-guide-to-mardi-gras-main-a-vintage-cookbook-mystery-5","title":"A Murderer's Guide to Mardi Gras (Main) (A Vintage Cookbook Mystery #5)","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t[A] fantastic whodunnit . . . will keep you guessing late into the night-- \" \n\u003cb\u003eJ.C. Kenney\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author of the Elmo Simpson Mysteries, on \n\u003cb\u003eFrench Quarter Fright Night\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEntirely satisfying . . . Byron ensures that even red herrings are dealt with in a gratifying way-- \" \n\u003cb\u003eBooklist Starred Review\u003c\/b\u003e of \n\u003cb\u003eCrescent City Christmas Chaos\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA parental visit, a catfight among holiday parade royalty, a string of thefts, and of course a murder add spice to [Ricki's] New Orleans Christmas-- \" \n\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e on \n\u003cb\u003eCrescent City Christmas Chaos\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA spooktacular Halloween romp-- \" \n\u003cb\u003eTina Kashian\u003c\/b\u003e, author of the Kebab Kitchen Mysteries, on \n\u003cb\u003eFrench Quarter Fright Night\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Big Easy rolls across the pages of Ellen Byron's latest Vintage Cookbook mystery. \n\u003ci\u003eFrench Quarter Fright Night\u003c\/i\u003e is rich and full, and I couldn't put it down-- \" \n\u003cb\u003eOlivia Matthews\u003c\/b\u003e, author of the Spice Isle Bakery Mysteries, on \n\u003cb\u003eFrench Quarter Fright Night\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPlenty of suspects and plenty of fun-- \" \n\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e on \n\u003cb\u003eWined and Died in New Orleans\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tByron, author of the award-winning 'Cajun Country' mysteries, combines setting, vintage cookbooks, recipes, and family drama in another delectable cozy-- \" \n\u003cb\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/b\u003e on \n\u003cb\u003eWined and Died in New Orleans\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe characters feel like old friends. Everything about this story keeps the reader invested . . . you won't be disappointed. This book will keep fans excited and looking forward to the next installment-- \" \n\u003cb\u003ethecozyreview.com\u003c\/b\u003e on \n\u003cb\u003eWined and Died in New Orleans\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFans of Byron's award-winning 'Cajun Country' mysteries will enjoy her return to New Orleans with an engaging, fun cast of characters-- \" \n\u003cb\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/b\u003e on \n\u003cb\u003eBayou Book Thief\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStandard cozy fare served up Crescent City style-- \" \n\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e on \n\u003cb\u003eBayou Book Thief\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t[A] vivid description of Mardi Gras season in the Big Easy . . . Byron lets the good times roll, and then some-- \" \n\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt's cozy. It's culinary. It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e's Mardi Gras madness! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt's the fifth book in this fabulous mystery series with a vintage flair from \u003c\/i\u003eUSA Today-\u003ci\u003ebestselling and Agatha Award-winning author Ellen Byron.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eStep 1: join a killer krewe\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's carnival season in New Orleans, and Ricki James-Diaz and her friends from Bon Vee are dressing up for Mardi Gras. They've joined the notorious krewe of Chew to support Ricki's chef boyfriend, Virgil, who is to be crowned this year's king. It's all fun, throws, and over-the-top outfits until the krewe's captain is found strangled with his own medallion. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eStep 2: survive the festivities\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe prime suspect is Ricki's friend, the deceased's wife who discovered he was cheating on her. It seems a straightforward case, but Ricki isn't so sure. The krewe's leader had many enemies including his mistress, his krewe co-founder who he ousted, and his college friend whose girlfriend he stole. One thing's clear, Ricki's at the center of yet another murder investigation. And if she's not careful, her first Mardi Gras could also be her last . . . \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePerfect for fans of Joanne Fluke, these delightful mysteries bring New Orleans to life with fun characters and delicious recipes. This series is a must-read for culinary cozy lovers!\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eByron, Ellen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEllen Byron \u003c\/b\u003eis an Anthony Award-nominated bestselling author and recipient of multiple Agatha and Lefty awards for her Cajun Country Mysteries, Vintage Cookbook Mysteries, and Catering Hall Mysteries (as Maria DiRico). She is also an award-winning playwright and non-award-winning writer of TV hits like \u003ci\u003eWings\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJust Shoot Me\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eFairly OddParents\u003c\/i\u003e. 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