The Axeman's Jazz : The Award-Winning Historical Crime Thriller Set in Mafia-Run New Orleans Paperback / softback
by Ray Celestin
Part of the City Blues Quartet series
Paperback / softback
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Inspired by a true story, set against the heady backdrop of jazz-filled, mob-ruled New Orleans, The Axeman’s Jazz by Ray Celestin is a gripping thriller announcing a major talent in historical crime fiction. Winner of the CWA New Blood Dagger for Best Debut Crime Novel of the YearRecommended on the Radio 2 Arts Show with Claudia WinklemanShortlisted for Theakston's Crime Novel of the Year AwardNew Orleans, 1919.
As a dark serial killer – the Axeman – stalks the city, three individuals set out to unmask him:Detective Lieutenant Michael Talbot – heading up the official investigation, but struggling to find leads, and harbouring a grave secret of his own. Former detective Luca d’Andrea – now working for the mafia, his need to solve the mystery of the Axeman is every bit as urgent as that of the authorities. And Ida – a secretary at the Pinkerton Detective Agency.
Obsessed with Sherlock Holmes and dreaming of a better life, she stumbles across a clue which lures her and her musician friend, Louis Armstrong, into the case – and into terrible danger . . . As Michael, Luca and Ida each draw closer to discovering the killer’s identity, the Axeman himself will issue a challenge to the people of New Orleans: play jazz, or risk becoming the next victim. 'A fascinating portrait of a vibrant and volatile city and a riveting read' – GuardianThe Axeman's Jazz is the first book in Ray Celestin's prize-winning City Blues quartet.
It is followed by the second installment, Dead Man's Blues.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:464 pages
- Publisher:Pan Macmillan
- Publication Date:05/08/2021
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- ISBN:9781529065633
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In Stock - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:464 pages
- Publisher:Pan Macmillan
- Publication Date:05/08/2021
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- ISBN:9781529065633