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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'' – The 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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| Author | Ray Celestin |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| ISBN-13 | 9781529065633 |
| Item Height | 3.3 |
| Item Length | 12.9 |
| Item Width | 19.6 |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan Paperbacks |
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