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Mussolini and the Axeman's Jazz & Are You Loathsome Tonight?

By Poppy Z. Brite
Mussolini and the Axeman's Jazz & Are You Loathsome Tonight? by Poppy Z. Brite digital book - Fable

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Available for the first time as an ebook pairing, these two short stories were specifically chosen by the author Poppy Z. Brite and her fans as favorite examples of her work. is a thrilling mix off historical fact and fiction surrounding Freemasons, WWI, and New Orleans' only verified serial killer, the Axeman. showcases the author's dark, unique take on the man and the myth that was Elvis Presley.

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About Poppy Z. Brite

Poppy Z. Brite (Billy Martin) was born in New Orleans. When he was eighteen years old, he sold his first story to the magazine. In 1991, he published his first novel, , followed by , (or ), , , , , and the Liquor series about about two young chefs in New Orleans. His books have won many awards, including the British Fantasy Award, the International Horror Guild Award, and the Grand Prix de l’Imaginaire Award. His work has also been nominated for the Bram Stoker, Locus, Lambda, and World Fantasy awards.   Martin lives in New Orleans, where he does visual art and hoodoo/rootwork.

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