As the air grows warm, i find myself listening to her music as she sings of summer in. Other mystery authors who set novels in new orleans. Bayou on fire, set in a parish down river from new orleans, is a mystery novel. Louisiana and new orleans have always presented a rich setting for mystery fiction, and the genre continues to thrive. James salliss brilliant sixbook lew griffin series is set in new orleans mostly but its.
There is corruption in the local government and voodoo too. Trying to find this book i read about 1980, it was the first book published by this man, his name was jonathan and i cannot remember his last name. Jan 22, 2019 so, too, is ray celestins the axemans jazz 2014, set in 1919 new orleans, and another tour through the back streets of the french quarter and the italian sections of town with detectives michael talbot and luca dandrea, who switched sides to work for the new orleans mafia. Julie smith is an edgar award winner for best novel, and the author of four mystery series set in new orleans and san francisco.
Born in new orleans, rice became famous with her book interview with a vampire. Michael allen zell set his debut novel, errata, one hundred years later, during the 1984 new orleans world fair. The 8 best movies to check out before visiting new orleans. New orleans is a unique city rich in alluring charm and oldworld character, so it should be no surprise that the crescent city has been the setting for many of hollywoods best films in history. Book takes place in new orleans about a mother and young son who run a boarding house for the elderly. Essentially they did this survey of the music of new orleans from this era and if you want to understand what it consisted of and what it is now in the present this is the best book to read. The novel ruminates on solitude and gender roles in a story that culminates in tragedy. If you like the big easy, youll love these eight books set in new orleans.
A historical mystery set in new orleans a benjamin january mystery book 16 by barbara hambly. Historical romance novels set in new orleans fiction 24 books 11 voters new orleans trip 2012 books. James lee burke, new iberia any modern mystery lover with a connection to louisiana recognizes the telltale french louisiana heritage in the name of dave robicheaux, the tenacious recovering alcoholic and protagonist of james lee burkes beloved mystery novels. Detective work is often mistakenly attributed to the old boys club. One of the longestrunning series set in new orleans is the benjamin. Anne rice is one of new orleans most supernatural literary authors known for her metaphysical gothic fiction. Busy streets, crowds, costumes, drinking mix it all together, and you have a recipe for the perfect crime novel. Darkness in the sunshine state 9 essential crime novels set in florida. During her long career as a novelist, she has created four mystery series, including two set in new orleans where she lives, featuring homicide detective skip langdon and poetp. Thats from memory, so the quote may not be a hundred per cent accurate, but i got the gist.
This mystery is set in turn of the century new orleans, where the politics, love and murder take center stage. Sep 17, 2016 one of the longestrunning series set in new orleans is the benjamin january mystery series by barbara hambley. Mystery novels set in the golden age of hollywood this is an article by mollie cox bryan in crime reads, may 8, 2019. Revolving around a centuriesold vampire living in central california who becomes entangled in a mystery involving one of his victims, this novel will resonate with readers long after the. A newly promoted detective, ginger walker, and her boss investigate whether there is a connection between the torching of the placquemine parish courthouse, a burglary of the sheriff office and the death of a local juges law clerk. A newly promoted detective, ginger walker, and her boss investigate whether there is a connection between the torching of the placquemine parish courthouse, a burglary of the sheriff office and. Jun 17, 2011 a reading list for new orleans by karen ginman, chatham square library june 17, 2011 regina spektors music, summer nights, and nyc are intertwined inside of me. Best romantic suspense novels set in new orleans 6. Protagonist edna pontelliers ideals on femininity and motherhood clash with those around her. Sep, 2012 a moody novel set in southern louisiana that will appeal to lovers of literary fiction, with a good ol mystery thrown in to boot. Gilda is the badass queer black vampire superhero we all need. So can anyone suggest some novels they have enjoyed that are set in new orleans. Its the 1920s, and our troubled hero is sam simoneaux, nicknamed lucky, whos working in new orleans as a department store security guard when a little girl goes missing on his shift. Errata is a phantasmagorical work that has more in common with james joyce than james ellroy.
Benjamin and richard macrae witness a murder and become surrounded by dark magic and violence. The gilda stories is speculative fiction that takes place over 200 years in a variety of locations, starting at a brothel in new orleans in 1850. Louis armstrong, holding his trumpet, poses with a band at a radio station in new orleans in the 1920s. Books set in new orleans, louisiana showing of 632. A detective in postkatrina new orleans has a series of surreal encounters with a troop of friendly confederate soldiers while investigating serial killings of local prostitutes, a 1965 lynching, and corrupt local businessmen. Ten great mystery novels set in maine as selected by mary kubica in the strand magazine, feb. The cancellation of his book tour stop in new orleans was especially hard for michael zapata, whose debut novel the lost book of adana moreau is partially set here. I published a novel fleur dekey which is a french quarter mystery with a dash of paranormal, a pinch of history and.
A hospice nurse working at a spooky new orleans plantation home finds herself entangled in a mystery involving the houses dark past. Nov 30, 2018 oil heiress alison baumann pens mystery novel set in new orleans diane cowen nov. In 1991, she won the prestigious edgar allan poe award for best novel. Taking place three decades before the civil war, these historical mysteries have just about everything you could want in a new orleans story. A moody novel set in southern louisiana that will appeal to lovers of literary fiction, with a good ol mystery thrown in to boot. Jan 17, 2018 a novel of 1918 new orleans, with murder and all that jazz. Interestingly enough, the city has also been mentioned in the plot of numerous novels which have been based upon new orleans and its citizen. Romantic suspense and paranormal romance novels set in the city are easy to find and i. After all, her mother hasnt even been gone for a year yet, and theres something odd and sinister about chucks new wife, lisette. Crime novels set in antarctica from the euro crime blog. A novel of 1918 new orleans, with murder and all that jazz. Best contemporary romance novels set in new orleans.
New orleans is the latest destination in our five great books set in. Oil heiress alison baumann pens mystery novel set in new. Blue moon over new orleans by anna mayhall munding post wwii mystery novel set in new orleans blues and trouble. Its the 1920s, and our troubled hero is sam simoneaux, nicknamed lucky, whos working in new orleans as a department store security guard when a. This edition came out a couple of years ago and it was updated from the original book so they cover a little bit of the hiphop scene and bring it up to date. A reading list for new orleans the new york public library. A hard boiled gazetteer to the pacific rim mystery novels set in asia.
The first two books in the series the long legged fly 1992 and moth 1993 are almost streamofconsciousness. I also love the sentinels of new orleans and there are many other books that i have read set there. Some of these have been hot favorites amongst their readers drawing attention. Mystery novels set in antarctica this list is from readers advice. A former journalist, she has worked for newspapers in both those cities and now lives in new orleans. In further celebration of the city of new orleans which is hosting the rt booklovers convention right now, i give you a list of recommended contermporay romance novels set in the big easy. Ed mcbains 87th precinct cop novels have been called the best sustained literary depiction of new york city ever. Kate hudson, peter sarsgaard, joy bryant, gena rowlands. Mystery books that take place in louisiana the cozy. Weve got fantasy, murder mystery, romance, and more to help you. The first book in the series, a free man of color, showcases murder at the mardi gras as a notorious octoroon courtesan is strangled.
Janets novels set in new orleans new orleans murder mysteries. Laura childs, robert crais the voodoo river gilbert morris, james sallis short stories new orleans noir, edited by julie smith. The best female detectives in fiction written by women theres nothing like a good mystery novel when the need for a bit of pageturning escapism arises. This edition came out a couple of years ago and it was updated from the original book so they cover a little. Some on the list feature the city more than others, but to be considered, new orleans must. New orleans, louisiana new orleans is a major united states port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of louisiana. May 15, 2014 in further celebration of the city of new orleans which is hosting the rt booklovers convention right now, i give you a list of recommended contermporay romance novels set in the big easy. A reading list for new orleans by karen ginman, chatham square library june 17, 2011 regina spektors music, summer nights, and nyc are intertwined inside of me. Mystery novels set in asia these lists are from stop, youre.
Many locals and writers think that it is the best and most accurate depiction of the city in a work of ficti. This novel features four main storylines, set in eighthcentury bohemia and modernday paris, seattle and, of course, new orleans. Novels set in new orleans new orleans forum tripadvisor. One of the longestrunning series set in new orleans is the benjamin january mystery series by barbara hambley. It intimates that this novel, set in new orleans, the regions most storied city, isnt about history or legacy, isnt about place at all. Oil heiress alison baumann pens mystery novel set in new orleans diane cowen nov. New orleans mysteries mystery readers international. Locked in time by lois duncan is set on a louisiana plantation creoles, cajuns, voodoo and trips into new orleans.
An africanamerican pi griffin drifts through the big easythe gothic cemeteries, cheap motels and barsseemingly with no plan beyond the next page. New orleans crime novels invariably have that in spades. Some of the best fiction about the city comes from matthew c. Pages in category novels set in new orleans the following 50 pages are in this category, out of 50 total. James salliss lew griffin series is all new orleans humidity and long, hot, steamy nights. Feb 24, 2017 local writers mystery novel set in new orleans.
Mardi gras or carnivale, whatever you call it, is a great setting for murder. The classic pulitzer prize winning novel, a confederacy of dunces by john kennedy toole. A benjamin january historical mystery set in new orleans and haiti a benjamin january mystery by barbara hambly aug 1, 2015 4. To understate it dramatically, this story did not disappoint. Mardi gras and new orleans crime fiction this list is by janet rudolph.
Limpkin, professor of history at a college in georgia penelope williamson daman rourke. Jan 02, 2019 it intimates that this novel, set in new orleans, the regions most storied city, isnt about history or legacy, isnt about place at all. Mardi gras and new orleans crime fiction today is mardi gras or fat tuesday. Oct 25, 2007 jacklyn brady aka sherry lewis writes the piece of cake mystery series which is set in new orleans, and features rita lucero, a pastry chef. The best mysteries set in new orleans criminal element.
The book is famous for its rich depiction of new orleans and the citys dialects. Five great books set in new orleans blog tripfiction. New orleans is a city on the mississippi river, nicknamed as the big easy and known for its round the clock life. Along with them comes ida, an africanamerican pinkerton. Can anyone recommend fiction books or novels set in new. As part of my research when going to a new place, i like to read some novels set there to kind of get into the spirit of the place. Sherlock holmes take up a fair chunk of popculture fiction real. I love books set in new orleans, i think it started for me with anne rices vampire chronicles and mayfair witches and my love has grown from there. One of the most wellknown stories of new orleans, this title had been on my tbr list for a while, so when i saw it on the shelf labeled set in or near new orleans at garden district book shop, i knew it was finally time to start this novel. Following is a list of the best movies set in new orleans.
The david fulmer series featuring a creole detective in the bygone storyville neighborhood is excellent. Fans will recognize anne rices mid19thcentury greek revival home in the garden district that became the setting for 6 different novels. Famous literary authors from louisiana louisiana travel. Novels set in new orleans new orleans message board. Romantic suspense and paranormal romance novels set in the city are easy to find and i have read many. New orleans, louisiana meet your next favorite book. The best books on the music of new orleans five books. What are the best detectivemysterycrime novels set in. Margaret howard trammel has had her first novel, lalin bonheur, published by wild childfreyas bower publishing. As the air grows warm, i find myself listening to her music as she sings of summer in the city and selling butterflies on street corners. Jacklyn brady aka sherry lewis writes the piece of cake mystery series which is set in new orleans, and features rita lucero, a pastry chef. The best female detectives in fiction written by women. Many locals and writers think that it is the best and most accurate depiction of the city in a work of fiction.
Twelve stories by tom piazza the first short story, brownsville, is set in new orleans chasing the devils tail 2001 and sequels by david fulmer jazz mysteries featuring valentin st. Blue moon over new orleans by anna mayhall munding post wwii mystery novel set in new orleans. Susan larson introduces the literature of new orleans. Winner of the 1991 edgar allan poe award for best novel and the first mystery in the highly acclaimed skip langdon series, new orleans mourning falls deliciously between the psychological suspense of laura lippman and the delicate drama of tennessee williams. Set in 1890s new orleans, chopins the awakening was one of the first novels to take on womens issues from the perspective of a woman. At the opposite end of the mystery spectrum is barbara colleys. Janets novels set in new orleans new orleans murder.