The Bun Also Rises
A Snooty Foodie Mystery with a Pinch of Magic, Book 1
by Jane Elzey
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Pub Date 2 Feb 2026 | Archive Date 21 Feb 2026
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Description
When Vivianna Marston enrolls in culinary school after a heated family debate about her future, she never expected this could happen. Not only is she hexed––she’s attracted three ghostly gourmet ancestors who pop into her food unannounced.
Uncle Floyd, Aunts Clara and Earlene may have been summoned from the ether to help Viv find the hexer and the remedy. But the task is proving more difficult than they thought. Whenever Viv applies heat, she sets the kitchen on fire. Stove, oven, Crock-Pot, or toaster. They are all off-limits.
A chef who can’t cook. A chef with a hex. A chef who sets everything on fire. How could it get any worse? How about a murder? And Viv is the A.1. Sauce Suspect!
When Viv moves to Crystal Bay, Florida, and the house she inherited from her namesake aunt, her kitchen fires become infamous. Enter volunteer firefighter Jake Palmer, a beach-loving dude who makes the best ceviche in the county. He seems concerned about her unusual mishaps in the kitchen, but when Viv becomes the prime suspect, she needs more than the alibi of three gourmet ghosts.
Banned from the kitchen by the hex, Viv becomes the Snooty Foodie columnist for the local newspaper, the perfect cover for nosing about town. While the victim may have been an out-of-towner, his connections aren’t. As Viv meets the characters of Crystal Bay, she discovers they all have history, secrets, and maybe something worth killing for.
Can she unscramble the mystery before the retiring detective makes Viv his last arrest? Will she find a de-hex recipe to save her career? Is Jake boyfriend material or a distraction? Viv braves the be-dazzling truth in this delightfully delicious Snooty Foodie mystery with a pinch of magic.
A Note From the Publisher
Book 2 in the Snooty Foodie Mystery with a Pinch of Magic series Is scheduled for a late summer 2026 release. Follow the author at JaneElzey.com for details on "The Rice and Fall of Food Man Chu."
Advance Praise
"This cozy has all the ingredients for a satisfying escape. It will also make you hungry."
"This is the first book in a new series [by Jane Elzey], and I truly hope there will be many more. I really enjoyed the storyline, the characters, the fun gourmet ancestors, and the touch of magic. It’s a wonderful mix that makes for a very enjoyable read."
"A deliciously cozy read! I absolutely loved this charming and delightful cast of characters including the gourmet ancestors––what a fun and magical addition to a cozy mystery. Everything about The Bun Also Rises was baked up on point-the cozy murder, the quaint town, the cast off red herrings, and most of all, the protagonist Viviana Marston. Never have I wanted a story arc to evolve and settle quickly for a main character as much as I did for Viv."
"First in a new series, readers will be amused and perhaps also charmed by the trio of 'gourmet ancestors', Clara, Floyd, and Earlene, who manifest themselves in Viv's meals, refrigerator, and pantry, providing mostly helpful advice as she navigates her way through the hex on her culinary dreams and the murder mystery in her new hometown."
"Excellent series starter! Viv is a fun protagonist, and I very much enjoyed getting to know her. I was extremely entertained by the gourmet ancestors! This series is great for those who like a strong female lead, quirky characters, magic, mystery and a bit of romance. I’m excited to read the next installment!"
"The first in her Snooty Foodie series, this book was so much fun to read! Funny and clever with a mystery that kept me curious all the way through. Her characters are interesting and entertaining, especially the Gourmet Ancestors. Fun characters, a mystery to solve, and a little bit of magic make for a great read."
Marketing Plan
Paperback books are available through traditional wholesale channels. Ebook is currently available exclusively from Kindle.
Author is available for book club chats, readings, and events live or streamed depending on location and scheduling. To discuss contact Media Manager, Janie Clark at janiepc@icloud.com or Jane Elzey direct at janeelzeymystery@gmail.com
Jane Elzey is the author of the Cardboard Cottage Mystery 5-book series. Look for Book 6, I Spy a Dead Guy in late 2026.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9524642865266 |
| PRICE | $6.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 216 |
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