Body on the Bayou, Ellen Byron
Body on the Bayou, Ellen Byron
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Body on the Bayou
A Cajun Country Mystery

Author: Ellen Byron

Narrator: Meredith Mitchell

Unabridged: 7 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/13/2016

Synopsis

The Crozats feared that past murders at Crozat Plantation B&B might spell the death of their beloved estate, but they’ve managed to survive the scandal. Now there’s a très bigger story in Pelican, Louisiana: the upcoming nuptials between Police Chief Rufus Durand and Vanessa Fleer.Maggie Crozat, inexplicably tasked with being Vanessa’s maid of honor, quickly discovers why everyone else refused the assignment when the bridezilla hands her a long list of duties—the most important of which is entertaining Vanessa’s cousin, Ginger Fleer-Starke, a mysterious woman with dangerous secrets. But just days before the wedding, Ginger’s lifeless body is found on the bayou behind Crozat Plantation. Now the Pelican PD and the Crozats have another murder mystery on their hands.There’s a gumbo pot full of suspects, including an ex-marine with PTSD, an annoying local newspaper reporter, and Vanessa’s own spark plug of a mother. But when it looks like the investigation is zeroing in on Vanessa as the prime suspect, Maggie reluctantly adds keeping the bride-to-be out of jail to her list of maid-of-honor responsibilities.

About Ellen Byron

Ellen Byron is a television writer, playwright, and freelance journalist. Her television 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.

About Meredith Mitchell

Meredith Mitchell is an actress who has performed in such films as Mona Lisa Smile and The Reunion, on stage with Shakespeare & Company and the New Repertory Theatre, and on television on Good Morning America. She received her BA in psychology from Emory University and her MFA in acting from Brandeis University.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Luffy Sempai on May 12, 2020

Like most cozies worth their salt, this one wears its phoniness on its sleeve. But that doesn't mean that the writer can get away with murder. There was a lot of waffling. The main character follows the trail that a semi competent cop would be onto in a jiffy. Pages and pages of nothingness dressed a......more

Goodreads review by James on March 03, 2020

After devouring the first book in the Cajun Country Mystery cozy series by Ellen Byron, I had to jump on the second, Body on the Bayou. It's quickly becoming one of my new favorites series, and I definitely recommend it for other cozy mystery fans. Set in Louisiana on a plantation home converted int......more

Goodreads review by Barbara on February 04, 2022

In this second book in the 'Cajun Country Mystery' series, amateur sleuth Maggie Crozat investigates the murder of a nefarious scammer. The book can be read as a standalone. ***** After a bad breakup, artist Maggie Crozat moves from New York City to her home town of Pelican, Louisiana. There Maggie sh......more

Goodreads review by Ellen on June 14, 2017

Very proud of it, LOL!......more

Goodreads review by Stacie on November 28, 2017

This has quickly become one of my favorite cozy series. Body on the Bayou is a perfect blend of mystery, and humor, with a few serious issues thrown in. I often found myself laughing out loud at the antics of Maggie and her family/ friends. There are twists and turns around every corner, which kept......more

Quotes

“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

“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 mystery readers could want.” Publishers Weekly

“Cozy readers who fell under the spell of the eccentric and charming Crozat family will welcome their return in this entertaining sophomore effort. The writing is energetic, and the twisty plot includes a touch of romance.” Library Journal

“Bridezilla and murder keep an unlucky maid of honor hopping…Often amusing characters and plenty of red herrings make Byron’s second Cajun Country mystery an entertaining read.” Kirkus Reviews

Awards

  • Library Journal Editor’s Pick
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