by Ray Celestin
So, this is my RL book group's latest choice, which we will discuss at the end of this month. I am delighted to say that this was much better than the last book. The Axeman's Jazz is a combination of historical fiction and police procedural set in the New Orleans on 1919 and based on the real crim...
Historical fiction can be a minefield for any author. Do you include real people? How much of a liberty do you take with factual events? Do you want to entertain or educate? I can imagine Ray Celestin ran all these questions, and more, through his head during the writing process for his début novel...
I received a copy of this book from the publishers in exchange for an honest review. Set in New Orleans in 1919 The Axeman's Jazz is based on an actual murderer, dubbed 'The Axeman' who was viciously killing families in their homes, leaving the axe used behind at the scene. He wrote to the local n...
Coming May 8th from Mantle. Thank you kindly to Sophie for the Advanced Reading Copy. New Orleans, 1919. As a dark serial killer – The Axeman – stalks the city, three individuals set out to unmask him… So. This year is going to be a GREAT year for debut novels and this right here is going to b...
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