First published 2025
Cassandra Peterson steps into her iconic Elvira persona to guide readers through the art of supernatural entertaining. The New York Times bestselling author positions herself as the afterlife of the party, ready to help hosts unleash their inner party monster. Peterson promises to prove that success lies in careful attention to details. She offers recipes for sinister snacks, demonically delicious dishes, and wickedly good cocktails that will make heads spin. But Peterson goes beyond simple recipes. She presents this work as a complete party planning guide, calling it a Necronomicom for hosts. The book covers everything needed to transform ordinary gatherings into graveyard smashes. Peterson organizes her advice around themed events including a Beastly Bloody Brunch, Romantic Graveside Picnic, Creepy Cocktail Party, and Having Your Friends for Dinner. Through Elvira's theatrical voice, Peterson aims to help readers raise any party from the dead.
Genres: fantasy, horror, cooking, cookbooks
Vibes: dark, emotional, whimsical
Tropes: dark-humor, theatrical
224 pages · Hardcover · Grand Central Publishing