Book cover for Return to Black Bayou: A Cozy Gothic Murder Mystery by Carla Cassidy

Return to Black Bayou

A Cozy Gothic Murder Mystery

2025 Released
256 Pages
3-4 Hours
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Harlequin IntrigueISBN 9780369763891

Revisit this cozy murder mystery, previously published as Unsolved Bayou Murder, by New York Times bestselling author Carla Cassidy.

Fifteen years ago, Beau Boudreau was wrongly accused and charged of murder, losing not only his reputation and freedom, but also his relationship with defense attorney Peyton LaCroix. Now, free from prison, Beau is ready to clear his name, and he needs the best ally on Black Bayou on his side.
As Beau convinces Peyton of his innocence and they work together on his case, sparks of attraction reignite between them. But with a killer on the lose and all odds against them, will they be able to reveal the real identity of the murderer before a second strike?

For fans of thrillers with:

  • New Orleans Bayou
  • Cold case mysteries
  • Killers on the lose


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Carla Cassidy

Carla Cassidy is a New York Times bestselling author who has written more than 125 novels for Harlequin Books. She is listed on the Romance Writer's of America Honor Roll and has won numerous awards. Carla believes the only thing better than curling up with a good book to read is sitting down at the computer with a good story to write.

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