MARDI GRAS MURDER by
ELLEN BYRON
Mardi Gras Murder, by
Ellen Byron, is the fourth book in the Cajun Country Mystery series.
The body of a stranger is found in the Crozat family's backyard after
a flood. Everyone is gearing up for the big Mardi Gras celebration
that's to take place in Pelican. When one of the judges of the
Gumbo Queen pageant is murdered, it's up to Maggie to figure out who
the killer is or the celebration may not happen.
This is the first
book of the series that I have read. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
I loved the Pelican, Louisiana setting and the people of this small
town are delightful. I felt like I was part of the community even
though this is the first time I visited here. They all brought wit
and a laugh out loud humor to the story. I want to visit again and
again.
The mystery of this
story is outstanding. I really like the intrigue of who the stranger
was, as well as, who murdered the pageant judge. I love a mystery
within a mystery and seeing how everything fits together. I could
not put this book down. It grabbed my attention and kept me tuned in
until the very end.
I would recommend
this book to anyone who loves wonderful characters, a small town feel
and a mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat to its the
end.
I received this ARC copy
of the book from NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for review. This is
an honest review.
I am definitely going to check out the others in this series.
Until next time, Happy Reading.
