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A gritty, dark thriller follows two killers on the loose among the demimonde of New Orleans, where the erotic thrill of murder lures them to the pleasures of the notorious French Quarter. Reprint. 15,000 first printing."

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  • Tran Vinh: Vietnamese American living in New Orleans. Has trouble finding acceptance from his parents when confronted with his lifestyle.
  • Luke Ranson: Ex-boyfriend of Tran's. Is also a radio show host for a pirate radio station based out of New Orleans.
  • Soren Carruthers: Is the founder of WHIV and works with Luke.
  • Jay Byrne: A wealthy resident of New Orleans that has particular tastes.
  • Andrew Compton: An Englishman that has successfully escaped from prison and heads for America.
  • Samuel Edward Toole: A man that meets Andrew in a bar.
  • Johnnie Boudreaux: Skipper of the boat used to broadcast WHIV pirate radio.
  • Dr. Martin Drummond: A doctor in England.
  • Lush Rimbaud: On air personality that Luke uses for his WHIV pirate radio program.
  • Dr. Waring: Assists Dr. Drummond
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Sometimes a man grows tired of carrying everything the world heaps upon his head.

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  1. Poppy Z. Brite (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Touchstone
Country: USA
Publication Date: August 20, 1997
ISBN: 978-0684836270
Page Count: 244

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Reading Level: Adults

Graphic horror, sexual violence, torture, cannibalism, with LOTS of gore. The psychology of psychopathic homicidal maniacs is also explored.


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