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From the masterminds behind the hit true-crime podcast "Criminalia," Holly Frey and Maria Trimarchi are serving up a dangerously delicious collection of cocktails and mocktails inspired by history’s most notorious—and often overlooked—criminals.A Cappella Books invites you to a thrilling after-hours event where the drinks are as deadly as the stories. Sip on murderous mixers from their new book, "Killer Cocktails: Dangerous Drinks Inspired by History’s Most Nefarious Criminals," and dive into the dark tales behind these infamous figures.
This event is free and open to the public. Copies of "Killer Cocktails" will be available for purchase—because you’ll want to take these sinister sips home in time for Halloween.
About the Book
Every month, over 200,000 listeners download Criminalia to hear stories of history’s wildest and most devious criminals they never knew existed. But this isn’t just any true-crime podcast—more than an engaging history lesson, Criminalia also offers a cocktail recipe to go with each criminal. After all, what pairs better with the story of an identity-shifting murderess who burned her house down to cover up a crime… than a fiery jalapeño cocktail?
In “Killer Cocktails,” Criminalia cohosts Holly Frey and Maria Trimarchi offer readers a cornucopia of creative and out-of-the-box cocktail and mocktail recipes, inspired by some of the wildest, weirdest, and most bizarre crimes throughout history. Written with their signature wit and humor, “Killer Cocktails” gives us dozens of recipes, many of which fans have never seen before, expertly paired with its historical dastardly villain. From brutish bodysnatchers and comely conwomen, to poisonous chemists, nefarious mystics, and even a pirate queen, this book is perfect for anyone who loves a juicy, bloody story and a creative concoction. History and true crime lovers, cocktail and mocktail enthusiasts, and anyone looking for the perfect gift for their off-beat friend will find much to savor in this wickedly fun book.
Brimming with stranger-than-fiction stories and recipes that are equally thought-provoking and tasty, “Killer Cocktails” is a double-shot of morbid fun—and will satisfy all your darkest cravings for years to come.
About the Authors
Holly Frey has been hosting history podcasts for more than a decade and is currently the creator and co-host of "Criminalia" and co-host of "Stuff You Missed in History Class". Before that, she worked as a writer of digital content for Cartoon Network, and a copy editor for HowStuffWorks. She’s based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Maria Trimarchi is best known as a storyteller, a researcher, and a digital pioneer. She began her career during the dot-com boom, at companies including AOL and Gannett, and has since written for media companies like WebMD, Discovery, and HowStuffWorks. Today, she investigates true crime history as the writer and co-host of the "Criminalia" podcast. She's based in Oregon.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
208 Haralson Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, United States, Georgia 30307
