{"product_id":"the-axemans-jazz","title":"The Axeman's Jazz","description":"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 Year Recommended on the Radio 2 Arts Show with Claudia Winkleman Shortlisted for Theakston's Crime Novel of the Year Award New 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 Guardian The 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.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAuthor: Celestin, Ray,author\u003cbr\u003eContributors: Celestin, Ray,author\u003cbr\u003eBinding: paperback\u003cbr\u003eNumber Of Pages: 464\u003cbr\u003ePublication Date: \u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: \u003cbr\u003eLanguages: English,Published,English,Original Language,Englis\u003cbr\u003eEdition: New Edit\/Cover\u003cbr\u003eModel: \u003cbr\u003ePublished\/Release Date: 5 Aug 2021\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003ePublisher\/Studio\/Brand: Pan Macmillan\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Director\/Artist: Ray Celestin\u003cbr\u003eDimension (cm): 197x129x35 mm\u003cbr\u003ePackage Dimension (cm): 31x195x130 mm\u003cbr\u003eItem Weight (g): 328\u003cbr\u003ePackage Weight (g): 330","brand":"Pan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53368837079337,"sku":"BK1529065631","price":68.84,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/5868\/0105\/files\/9781529065633.jpg?v=1786472869","url":"https:\/\/www.centloop.com\/products\/the-axemans-jazz","provider":"Centloop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}