Michael allen zell set his debut novel, errata, one hundred years later, during the 1984 new orleans world fair. Five great books set in new orleans blog tripfiction. 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. 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. Best contemporary romance novels set in new orleans.
The novel ruminates on solitude and gender roles in a story that culminates in tragedy. One of the longestrunning series set in new orleans is the benjamin january mystery series by barbara hambley. 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. Fans will recognize anne rices mid19thcentury greek revival home in the garden district that became the setting for 6 different novels. So can anyone suggest some novels they have enjoyed that are set in new orleans. Jan 17, 2018 a novel of 1918 new orleans, with murder and all that jazz. One of the longestrunning series set in new orleans is the benjamin. The best mysteries set in new orleans criminal element. New orleans crime novels invariably have that in spades. 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. This brilliantly understated novelselfpublished by nicolai in 2010is a blend of vampire fiction, noir mystery, and deep existential speculation. To understate it dramatically, this story did not disappoint.
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. 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. Blue moon over new orleans by anna mayhall munding post wwii mystery novel set in new orleans blues and trouble. Pages in category novels set in new orleans the following 50 pages are in this category, out of 50 total. Romantic suspense and paranormal romance novels set in the city are easy to find and i have read many. Anne rice is one of new orleans most supernatural literary authors known for her metaphysical gothic fiction. Book takes place in new orleans about a mother and young son who run a boarding house for the elderly.
Other mystery authors who set novels in new orleans. Locked in time by lois duncan is set on a louisiana plantation creoles, cajuns, voodoo and trips into new orleans. In 1991, she won the prestigious edgar allan poe award for best novel. 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. At the opposite end of the mystery spectrum is barbara colleys. 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.
Oil heiress alison baumann pens mystery novel set in new. This novel features four main storylines, set in eighthcentury bohemia and modernday paris, seattle and, of course, new orleans. Louis armstrong, holding his trumpet, poses with a band at a radio station in new orleans in the 1920s. Sherlock holmes take up a fair chunk of popculture fiction real. Margaret howard trammel has had her first novel, lalin bonheur, published by wild childfreyas bower publishing. 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. Feb 24, 2017 local writers mystery novel set in new orleans. 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. Books set in new orleans, louisiana showing of 632. Mardi gras or carnivale, whatever you call it, is a great setting for murder.
New orleans mysteries mystery readers international. Taking place three decades before the civil war, these historical mysteries have just about everything you could want in a new orleans story. The 8 best movies to check out before visiting new orleans. The classic pulitzer prize winning novel, a confederacy of dunces by john kennedy toole. Can anyone recommend fiction books or novels set in new. A reading list for new orleans the new york public library. 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. It intimates that this novel, set in new orleans, the regions most storied city, isnt about history or legacy, isnt about place at all. Ed mcbains 87th precinct cop novels have been called the best sustained literary depiction of new york city ever. New orleans is the latest destination in our five great books set in. 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. 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.
Famous literary authors from louisiana louisiana travel. Kate hudson, peter sarsgaard, joy bryant, gena rowlands. Bayou on fire, set in a parish down river from new orleans, is a mystery novel. 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. 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. Oil heiress alison baumann pens mystery novel set in new orleans diane cowen nov. James salliss brilliant sixbook lew griffin series is set in new orleans mostly but its. Mystery novels set in asia these lists are from stop, youre. A hard boiled gazetteer to the pacific rim mystery novels set in asia. This mystery is set in turn of the century new orleans, where the politics, love and murder take center stage. What are the best detectivemysterycrime novels set in. 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. Mystery novels set in antarctica this list is from readers advice. James salliss lew griffin series is all new orleans humidity and long, hot, steamy nights.
As the air grows warm, i find myself listening to her music as she sings of summer in. Following is a list of the best movies set in new orleans. Novels set in new orleans new orleans message board. 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.
There is corruption in the local government and voodoo too. Blue moon over new orleans by anna mayhall munding post wwii mystery novel set in new orleans. Janets novels set in new orleans new orleans murder. After all, her mother hasnt even been gone for a year yet, and theres something odd and sinister about chucks new wife, lisette. Along with them comes ida, an africanamerican pinkerton. 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. 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. Busy streets, crowds, costumes, drinking mix it all together, and you have a recipe for the perfect crime novel. If you like the big easy, youll love these eight books set in new orleans. This edition came out a couple of years ago and it was updated from the original book so they cover a little. Susan larson introduces the literature of new orleans.
Born in new orleans, rice became famous with her book interview with a vampire. Limpkin, professor of history at a college in georgia penelope williamson daman rourke. The first book in the series, a free man of color, showcases murder at the mardi gras as a notorious octoroon courtesan is strangled. 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. The best books on the music of new orleans five books. Mystery books that take place in louisiana the cozy.
Benjamin and richard macrae witness a murder and become surrounded by dark magic and violence. 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. A novel of 1918 new orleans, with murder and all that jazz. Protagonist edna pontelliers ideals on femininity and motherhood clash with those around her. I also love the sentinels of new orleans and there are many other books that i have read set there. A former journalist, she has worked for newspapers in both those cities and now lives in new orleans. Sep 17, 2016 one of the longestrunning series set in new orleans is the benjamin january mystery series by barbara hambley. Laura childs, robert crais the voodoo river gilbert morris, james sallis short stories new orleans noir, edited by julie smith. Many locals and writers think that it is the best and most accurate depiction of the city in a work of fiction. Detective work is often mistakenly attributed to the old boys club. 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. Some of the best fiction about the city comes from matthew c. The best female detectives in fiction written by women. 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.
A hospice nurse working at a spooky new orleans plantation home finds herself entangled in a mystery involving the houses dark past. An africanamerican pi griffin drifts through the big easythe gothic cemeteries, cheap motels and barsseemingly with no plan beyond the next page. Romantic suspense and paranormal romance novels set in the city are easy to find and i. A moody novel set in southern louisiana that will appeal to lovers of literary fiction, with a good ol mystery thrown in to boot. Interestingly enough, the city has also been mentioned in the plot of numerous novels which have been based upon new orleans and its citizen. Errata is a phantasmagorical work that has more in common with james joyce than james ellroy. 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. New orleans is a city on the mississippi river, nicknamed as the big easy and known for its round the clock life. Mardi gras and new orleans crime fiction today is mardi gras or fat tuesday. Julie smith is an edgar award winner for best novel, and the author of four mystery series set in new orleans and san francisco. 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. 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. 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.
The first two books in the series the long legged fly 1992 and moth 1993 are almost streamofconsciousness. Weve got fantasy, murder mystery, romance, and more to help you. Louisiana and new orleans have always presented a rich setting for mystery fiction, and the genre continues to thrive. New orleans, louisiana new orleans is a major united states port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of louisiana. Gilda is the badass queer black vampire superhero we all need.
A historical mystery set in new orleans a benjamin january mystery book 16 by barbara hambly. Crime novels set in antarctica from the euro crime blog. Nov 30, 2018 oil heiress alison baumann pens mystery novel set in new orleans diane cowen nov. 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. Best romantic suspense novels set in new orleans 6. New orleans, louisiana meet your next favorite book.
Janets novels set in new orleans new orleans murder mysteries. Many locals and writers think that it is the best and most accurate depiction of the city in a work of ficti. 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. Ten great mystery novels set in maine as selected by mary kubica in the strand magazine, feb. Darkness in the sunshine state 9 essential crime novels set in florida. Some on the list feature the city more than others, but to be considered, new orleans must. Some of these have been hot favorites amongst their readers drawing attention. Mystery novels set in the golden age of hollywood this is an article by mollie cox bryan in crime reads, may 8, 2019. Novels set in new orleans new orleans forum tripadvisor. Historical romance novels set in new orleans fiction 24 books 11 voters new orleans trip 2012 books. I published a novel fleur dekey which is a french quarter mystery with a dash of paranormal, a pinch of history and.
1043 65 758 677 869 665 531 739 458 288 393 398 874 1136 86 88 995 1433 242 974 98 1527 1120 711 397 1086 1482 413 981 1178 1112 172 787 833 1406 1491 480 536