Reviews
“A spooktacular Halloween romp”
Tina Kashian, author of the Kebab Kitchen Mysteries, on French Quarter Fright Night
“[A] fantastic whodunnit . . . will keep you guessing late into the night”
J.C. Kenney, bestselling author of the Elmo Simpson Mysteries, on French Quarter Fright Night
“The Big Easy rolls across the pages of Ellen Byron's latest Vintage Cookbook mystery. French Quarter Fright Night is rich and full, and I couldn't put it down”
Olivia Matthews, author of the Spice Isle Bakery Mysteries, on French Quarter Fright Night
“Plenty of suspects and plenty of fun”
Kirkus Reviews on Wined and Died in New Orleans
“Byron, author of the award-winning 'Cajun Country' mysteries, combines setting, vintage cookbooks, recipes, and family drama in another delectable cozy”
Library Journal on Wined and Died in New Orleans
“The 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”
thecozyreview.com on Wined and Died in New Orleans
“Fans of Byron's award-winning 'Cajun Country' mysteries will enjoy her return to New Orleans with an engaging, fun cast of characters”
Library Journal on Bayou Book Thief
“Standard cozy fare served up Crescent City style”
Kirkus Reviews on Bayou Book Thief
“Byron’s love of New Orleans, its people, its history, its culture, its food, shines in every page in this charming book. California transplant, the delightful Ricky heads a cast of exceptional supporting characters, all as quirky as the city in which they’re lucky enough to live. Bayou Book Thief is the start of what I am sure will soon become one of my favorite series and I can’t wait for my next visit”
Libby Klein, bestselling author of the Poppy McAllister mysteries on Bayou Book Thief
“A cast of exceptional supporting characters, all as quirky as the city . . . Bayou Book Thief is the start of what I am sure will soon become one of my favorite series and I can’t wait for my next visit”
Vicki Delany, National Bestselling author on Bayou Book Thief
Ellen Byron
Ellen Byron is 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 Wings, Just Shoot Me, and Fairly OddParents. Ellen was the 2023 Left Coast Crime Toastmaster but considers her most impressive achievement working as a cater-waiter for Martha Stewart.She is also an award-winning playwright and non-award-winning writer of TV hits like Wings, Just Shoot Me, and Fairly OddParents. Ellen was the 2023 Left Coast Crime Toastmaster but considers her most impressive achievement working as a cater-waiter for Martha Stewart. A native New Yorker, Ellen is a graduate of Tulane University and lives in the Los Angeles area with her husband, daughter, and a rotating crew of rescue pups.
Editions
Crescent City Christmas Chaos by Ellen Byron is available in the following formats
| Hardback | 9781448313181 | 4th November 2025 | 144 X 222mm | 256 | $29.99 |
| Hardback | 9781448313181 | 4th November 2025 | 144 X 222mm | 256 | £21.99 |
| Ebook | 9781448316854 | 4th November 2025 | N/A | 256 | $14.99 |
| Ebook | 9781448316854 | 4th November 2025 | N/A | 256 | £12.99 |
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