Synopsis
The Devil’s Jazz
A Gripping Historical Thriller of Murder, Music, and Madness in 1918 New Orleans
“Captivating... a compelling true-crime-style horror novel about taking down... the serial killer that only the Crescent City could spawn.”
— Independent Book Review
“They have never caught me and they never will... I have been, am, and will be the worst spirit that ever existed either in fact or the realm of fancy.”
— The Axman
In the haunted heart of New Orleans, as World War I draws to a close, a sinister presence stalks the streets. A brutal serial killer—known only as the Axman—emerges from the shadows, targeting the city’s Sicilian immigrant community with chilling precision. Inspired by true events, The Devil’s Jazz resurrects one of America’s most disturbing unsolved murder cases in a city steeped in music, mystery, and myth.
Retired detective Giancarlo Rabito is pulled back into the darkness when the killings begin. The press fans hysteria. The public panics. And when the Axman sends a blood-chilling letter to the newspapers—promising death unless every home plays jazz on a chosen night—the city answers with a desperate and defiant flood of music.
As Rabito investigates, he must navigate a city divided by racial prejudice, corruption, and fear. Behind every door lies a secret. In every alley, a shadow. Is the Axman a man, a myth... or a supernatural force hiding in plain sight?
Blending the pulse of a Jazz Age thriller with the eerie atmosphere of a Southern Gothic mystery, The Devil’s Jazz is a dark, lyrical journey into a time of blood and brass, murder and melody, and into a world where music meets madness, and silence can be fatal.
Perfect for readers of:
Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice
The Alienist by Caleb Carr
The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt
Fevre Dream by George R.R. Martin
“LoCoco has a poetic way with prose... anyone who enjoys historical fiction, the occult, or true crime would enjoy this.”
— NetGalley Reviewer
“Early 1900s New Orleans comes to life... rich in atmosphere... fearing a brutal killer that seemingly disappears into the night.”
— NetGalley Reviewer
The Devil’s Jazz will grip you from the first note—and haunt you long after the music fades.
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Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 332 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | "They have never caught me and they never will . . . I have been, am, and will be the worst spirit that ever existed either in fact or the realm of fancy." - The AxmanA masterfully crafted, deeply researched, and gripping tale of suspense and horror, The Devil's Jazz brings the colorful and sordid characters of the Big Easy to life. In the sultry heart of New Orleans, a city haunted by the legacy of Jack the Ripper's reign of terror in London, a new menace emerges. The year is 1918, and the Axman of New Orleans prowls the cobblestone streets, targeting the city's large population of Sicilian immigrants.Retired detective Giancarlo Rabito is reluctantly drawn into the shadows, entangled in the pursuit of the Axman, challenging the wide-spread belief that the Mafia is responsible. Hysteria grips New Orleans with each gruesome crime as the axe swings across the city, with no leads and hazy recollections from surviving victims.His reputation more devil than man, The Axman mocks the citizens of New Orleans through a chilling letter to the newspaper, actually claiming to be a hellish demon. His ominous taunt: he will spare those who revel in the devil's music, jazz, during his chosen night of killing.New Orleans residents play jazz all night long, the rhythmic pulse of a city held captive by fear.Venture deep into the soul of New Orleans where secrets thicken the humid air, and mingle with the spirits, in this thrilling can't-miss homage to one of the most vibrant and culturally rich American cities. Seller Inventory # 42813996/1