Unlock Culinary Secrets with The Mystery Writers of America Cookbook: Deliciously Wicked Meals and Desserts to Die For

Kindle Customer: Great book for the price. I really enjoyed browsing through it. I will definitely read some of the authors that I haven't read already. The recipes all look great. This is a really unique cookbook.

United States on Apr 18, 2021

Deedee11: I purchased this cookbook used from Big River Books. I had already checked it out from the library, and there are so many good recipes from many of my favorite mystery authors. The last thing I need is another cookbook, but had to have it! Kate White’s bean dip was a big hit at a potluck in the park with my bunco group. I also enjoyed the personal note written with each recipe by the author. The book arrived very quickly, in very good condition, and I paid less than half of what it would cost new. Good purchase!

United States on Oct 02, 2020

D.J. Picky: Loved reading submissions from some of my favorite authors as well as some favorite sleuths. Great recipes and creative categories plus interesting non-recipe notes. Really a good read for a cookbook.

United States on Mar 09, 2020

Cadguy: Nice book ... would have been nice if a recipe had been submitted by Michael Connelly.
Interesting concept though. :)

Canada on May 09, 2017

Model Man: I checked this one out at the library before I purchased it so I knew what I was getting. I've made a couple of recipes and was happy with the results. The anecdotes about the recipes are very entertaining, but the recipes tend to need more detailed information. As long as you aren't expecting the world's greatest cookbook, have some cooking experience and enjoy a good mystery you will probably like this book.

United States on Oct 24, 2015

cactus60palm: This is quite a good book. The various mystery writers who gave recipes for this book all gave a background write up. What's even better there a small bio on each writer and listings of some of their published books. So you like cooking and mystery stories get this book!

Canada on Jul 23, 2015

Debby Lagace: A good cookbook

Canada on May 12, 2015

Suzanne's: This is such a wonderful addition to my collection of mystery books. You not only get wonderful interesting recipes but biographies of some of the
world's best mystery writers such as Kathy Reichs, Mary Higgins Clark, Sue Grafton, Louise Penny to name just a few. If that wasn't enough, they
share their thoughts about their most famous detectives and culinary creations. There is no mystery about this book it's one of the best cookbooks
ever. Thank you to all the authors for sharing. I love it!

Canada on Apr 16, 2015

OutlawPoet: From some of your favorite mystery writers, this book is a wonderful mix of recipes, anecdotes, and fun little facts. The authors span different types of mystery sub-genres - from David Morrell of Rambo Fame to Charlaine Harris, you're sure to find something from an author you love.

Now, unfortunately, there aren't pictures of every recipe. For me, that's a bit of a fatal flaw in a cookbook, as you feast with your eyes first. However, the pictures that do grace the book are lovely, fully color, and inspiring.

As for the recipes, some have direct connections to the book, some are just some of the author's favorites, and others are passed down in their families.

So far, my favorite recipe that I've tried was Margaret Maron's Baked Toast. Easy to make and yummy!

There are also a few that I wouldn't touch with a ten foot pole - that pickle and peanut butter sandwich, for example. (Note: There's a full color picture of this one and it doesn't help. It looks horrid.) However, even these recipes are tied to the author and his/her books and are a fun, though somewhat nauseating, addition to the book.

Simply put, the book is fun, inspiring, and does...

United States on Mar 26, 2015