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The Axeman's Jazz
The Axeman's Jazz
Author: Ray Celestin
Longlisted for the CWA John Creasey New Blood Dagger for Best Debut Crime Novel of the Year. As recommended on the Radio 2 Arts Show with Claudia Winkleman New Orleans, 1919. As music fills the city, a serial killer strikes ...New Orleans, 1919. As a dark serial killer - The Axeman - stalks the city, three individuals set out to unmask him ...Th...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781492609162
ISBN-10: 1492609161
Publication Date: 5/1/2015
Pages: 448
Rating:
  • Currently 4.4/5 Stars.
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4.4 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 0
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eclecticfirefly avatar reviewed The Axeman's Jazz on + 94 more book reviews
Historical mysteries aren't my usual genre, but I really enjoyed this book. Loved the setting, anything that takes place in New Orleans is interesting to me.

The book is more about the search for The Axeman rather than the actual murders. No explicit gory scenes of people being murdered, although the end result is mentioned, just not in detail.

So, more of a character study. Enjoyable. Not really a quick read, but it kept me interested and invested in the story.
bkydbirder avatar reviewed The Axeman's Jazz on
Excellent mystery which takes place in the NOLA area during the 1920s. Great well developed characters and an interesting plot although not recommended for the faint hearted, especially toward the ending. I'm giving it 4 stars and intend to keep reading books by this author!
susieqmillsacoustics avatar reviewed The Axeman's Jazz on + 1062 more book reviews
This is a riveting tale. Celestin really captures the atmosphere of New Orleans so well! I lived in New Orleans for awhile many years ago and have visited often but there were things I learned here that I did not know. The Axeman murders actually occurred 100+ years ago and he was never caught. The actual chilling letter he wrote that was published in the Times-Picayune is included and scary stuff! A young Louis Armstrong is among the cast of compelling characters. There are some brutal elements but overall this is a richly atmospheric read with richly developed characters. I will seek out more by this author.


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