Jazz Funeral A Skip Langdon Novel

Jazz Funeral A Skip Langdon Novel by Julie Smith is a first edition published by Fawcett Columbine in 1993. This 365-page book is written in English and immerses readers in the vibrant backdrop of New Orleans, where the story unfolds around the murder of a beloved producer from the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Homicide detective Skip Langdon is tasked with unraveling the complexities of this case, which is further complicated by the disappearance of the victim’s sixteen-year-old sister.

In this mystery, readers will follow Skip as she navigates the challenges of the investigation, suspecting that the missing sister may either be the murderer or in grave danger. With the support of her long-distance partner, Steve Steinman, and her landlord, Jimmy Dee, Skip embarks on a quest to track down an elusive killer amidst the rich cultural tapestry of the city. The narrative explores themes of family sorrow and the intertwining of music and crime, providing a detailed look at the police procedural genre through the lens of a determined female sleuth.