Name: BOOK LAUNCH: CUISINE TO KILL FOR by Amy Bruni
Start: 2026-07-28T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-07-28T20:00:00-04:00
Location: The Twisted Spine

BOOK LAUNCH: CUISINE TO KILL FOR by Amy Bruni

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59 recipes inspired by true crime, dark local flavors, and eerie menu items served at some of the world's most haunted spots.

From bestselling author, paranormal investigator, and Kindred Spirits co-host, Cuisine to Kill For intertwines the macabre with the culinary to uncover some of history’s most gruesome true crime stories and the ghosts they left behind. Whether set in a haunted castle, a mysterious hotel, an abandoned prison, or a popular pub, these paranormal tales span the entire globe—and their accompanying culinary treats are equally wide-ranging.We're thrilled to welcome Amy Bruni to The Twisted Spine in conversation with Aaron Sagers on July 28! About CUISINE TO KILL FORFeaturing nearly 60 locations, this book includes:<ul><li>Gruesome true crime tales paired with spine-tingling paranormal encounters.</li><li>Authentic vintage photographs from each haunted site.</li><li>Mysteriously mouthwatering food photography, styled to inspire a killer kitchen experience.</li></ul>Sink your teeth into tempting dishes and devilish drinks, including:<ul><li>Sunday Roast with Gravy from Ten Bells Pub in England (Jack the Ripper, anyone?).</li><li>Meat Stew with Polenta and Egg from Romania’s foreboding Bran Castle.</li><li>The Elderflower Rose Gin Trifle from Canada’s stunning Empress Hotel.</li><li>Louis XV’s Drinking Chocolate from the Palace of Versailles.</li><li>The Reindeer Fart from Alaska’s spirited Red Onion Saloon.</li><li>Shrimp Wiggle from the Pennhurst Asylum in Pennsylvania (only if you dare).</li></ul>Whether you're drawn to the paranormal, obsessed with true crime, or simply hungry for a historic culinary escape, this cookbook is for:<ul><li>True crime aficionados who love a good (and gory) backstory.</li><li>History buffs and travel enthusiasts fascinated by the darker side of iconic locations.</li><li>Hosts and entertainers craving unique ways to captivate guests.</li><li>Foodies with guts to try centuries-old—and disturbingly “authentic”—recipes.</li></ul>Amy Bruni effortlessly merges her love of the mysterious with jaw-droppingly delicious recipes, offering a cookbook that’s as deathly as it is delectable. Cuisine To Kill For isn’t just a collection of recipes; it’s a passport to haunted history with every chilling page. If you’ve got an appetite for eerie tales, blood-curdling history, and global flavors, this haunted cookbook is your ultimate culinary companion.

About the speakers:Amy Bruni is a professional paranormal investigator, author, podcaster, and TV host. In 2007 she began appearing on Ghost Hunters, one of the longest-running and highest-rated paranormal television shows. Now, she’s the co-star and executive producer of The Travel Channel’s Kindred Spirits and host of the true crime podcast Haunted Road. Amy is the owner of Strange Escapes, a company offering paranormal excursions to some of America’s most notoriously haunted destinations. She is the author of Life with the Afterlife, and currently resides in Newport, Rhode Island.Aaron Sagers is a journalist, paranormal historian, and TV host from the long-running Paranormal Caught on Camera on Travel Channel/HBO MAX (now in its 11th Season), the Netflix’s hit series 28 Days Haunted, and the History Channel series UnBelievable Encounters with Dan Aykroyd and The Proof Is Out There. He also hosts the popular Talking Strange podcast, starred in and executive produced Ripley's Believe It or Not! Ripley's Road Trip, and Travel’s Paranormal Paparazzi; hosted Paranormal Lockdown: Evidence Revealed; guest-starred on Portals to Hell, The Shocking Truth, and Paranormal Challenge. He is author of The Paranormal Pop Culture Collection, contributing author to Doctor Who Psychology, Joker Psychology, and just made his comic book debut with DC Comics’ DC Horror Presents #2, where he wrote a ghost story set in Batman’s Gotham City. He appears in the 2024 horror comedy God Dam, and in the upcoming dramas Hart of the Mountains, When The Rain Comes, and the sci-fi docudrama Eyes on the Skies.Event guidelines:Each ticket includes either a hardcover copy CUISINE TO KILL FOR or a $15 Twisted Spine gift card.Limited additional copies of the books will be available for purchase at the event.A signing will follow the discussion.If you have any questions about the guidelines or to request accessibility accommodations, please contact info@twistedspinebooks.com.

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