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Set in the neon‑glow, jazz‑throbbing streets of New Orleans, "The Axeman" blends mystery, suspense, and historical crime. A serial killer donates a chilling proclamation: any house that plays jazz music will be spared from his next attack. Even the city’s corrupt cops cannot lead the hunt—except when a bold letter sent to the newspaper matters the most.
The novel plunges readers into a world of voodoo, gangsters, and investigative intrigue as detectives race against time to stop a ruthless murderer who exploits the city’s cultural heartbeat.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Ray Celestin
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