Ellen Byron

Ellen Byron is an award-winning author best known for her Cajun Country Mystery series, which includes "Plantation Shudders," "Body on the Bayou," and "Bayou Book Thief." The series follows art-historian-turned-tour-guide Maggie Crozat as she solves murders in fictional Pelican, Louisiana, blending Southern charm with compelling mysteries. Byron's writing draws on her love of Louisiana culture and her background as a television writer, having worked on shows including "Wings," "Just Shoot Me," and "Fairly OddParents." Her novels have garnered multiple Agatha Award nominations, celebrating her talent for crafting cozy mysteries with vivid settings, engaging characters, and touches of humor.