Claire DeWitt and the City of the Dead introduces Claire DeWitt, a self-proclaimed private investigator whose methods draw on the mysterious French detective Jacques Silette and his elusive handbook, Détection. Tattooed, resourceful and endlessly curious, Claire channels unorthodox techniques as she navigates New Orleans’s shadowed corners.
When a respected district attorney vanishes in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Claire returns to her southern home. From the levee breaches to the fading jazz notes in the French Quarter, she pieces together clues, confronts hidden agendas and uncovers a network of secrets that weave through the city’s streets.
This award-winning series debut blends atmospheric storytelling with a sharp, witty voice and inventive detective work. Readers will appreciate the novel’s intricate puzzle, its vivid portrayal of post-disaster New Orleans, and a protagonist who reinvents the PI genre.
Key Features
- Innovative detective methods inspired by esoteric traditions
- Rich, authentic depiction of post-Katrina New Orleans
- A dynamic, unconventional female investigator
- Engaging mystery with complex characters and suspense
