Murder in the Bayou Boneyard: A Cajun Country Mystery

It’s Halloween in Pelican, Louisiana, and that would be great if Maggie Crozat were a fan of this spooky holiday, but she isn’t. Nevertheless, the Crozat family has decided to add some special events at the bed and breakfast they operate in the small town to attract more guests. The Crozat family are also expecting to meet some long lost cousins who are arriving from Canada. But when one of them turns up dead at a Halloween event hosted in a cemetery, Maggie is not only surprised; she’s the main suspect. Which means she now has to find out who is behind the killing if she’s going to stay out of jail. But it’s Halloween and there are far more tricks than treats in this story, and Maggie will have to dig deep to find out what’s going on.

Murder in the Bayou Boneyard is a fast-paced, fun, cozy mystery with a great deal of atmosphere. I enjoyed the story and the main characters. I especially like the sense of place in this one. I felt like I was in a Louisiana small town the whole way through. Plus, the author included a few recipes in the book as well.