“Plenty of suspects and plenty of fun”

“Byron, author of the award-winning 'Cajun Country' mysteries, combines setting, vintage cookbooks, recipes, and family drama in another delectable cozy”

“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”

“Fans of Byron's award-winning 'Cajun Country' mysteries will enjoy her return to New Orleans with an engaging, fun cast of characters”

“Standard cozy fare served up Crescent City style”

“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”

“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”

“Ellen Byron’s latest debut cozy is as delightful as the vintage cookbooks she features. Whet your appetite for murder with Bayou Book Thief!”