It's Mardi Gras in the Big Easy and two boats have sunk in the main channel of the Mississippi River, denying river passage both in and out of New Orleans. When detective Tony Nicosia's partner is stabbed during a Carnival parade, the Chief assigns him a new partner with the unlikely name of Marlon Bando. To make matters worse, Tony's wife Lil is demanding he retire; a woman half his age is making a play for him; and a killer is on the loose. Wyatt has problems of his own: his ex-wife's wake; a new client that wants proof he isn't a passeblanc; beautiful twin sisters named Desire and Dauphine; and a voodoo curse likely cast by Marie Laveau herself. Get ready for a ride!
When someone begins killing New Orleans street people, it affects the City's tourist trade just recovering from Hurricane Katrina. Voodoo is involved, the killer likely a Vodoun deity. Homicide detective Tony Nicosia seeks the help of gumshoe Wyatt Thomas. Wyatt enlists Mama Mulate, Tulane professor, and voodoo mambo. Together, they unravel the strangest mystery to hit the New Orleans since Marie Laveau.
