"A mystery wrapped iin a conundrum."

The superb performance by Joe Hempel makes this glimpse into the voodoo world of New Orleans even more enjoyable than reading it in print. Homicide detectives seek the help of ex lawer turned private eye (or anything reasonable that will pay the bills) Wyatt Thomas who has acquired the unjustified reputation of bring an expert in all things voodoo, in their attempt to solve the strange murders of street people in their area. Meanwhile, Wyatt himself is looking for the grave of a client's mother whilst the client's daughter is getting very friendly with one of the Big East's voodoo queens.

This is a great book to hear, not so much for the story itself, although that was fine, exciting and, well, just a bit strange. It was the great characterisations of the protagonists which really shone through - and some of them are, to day the least, exotic. Mr. Hempel captured them in all their finery and nasty dealings, his very pleasant to hear voice capturing each individual and narrating the story impeccably from all points of view whilst still 'becoming' the voice of Wyatt himself.

An interesting insight into the unfamiliar, at least to this reader, world of the voodoo religion and it's beginnings as well as a fast paced murder thriller. My thanks to the rights holder for gifting me this colourful book, via Audiobook Boom.

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