One of the best debuts of the year (or last year, if you're in the UK), Nick Stone's Mr. Clarinet is a dark, atmospheric story of an ex-PI sent to Haiti to find a missing boy that he suspects is already dead. There unfolds a suspenseful story of secrets and lies, flavored with dark magic, depravity and deceit. Max Mingus is a tortured but compelling protagonist and he leads a stellar cast of characters who make the story come alive. Stone's work is not for everyone -- the subject matter can be challenging -- but he's a true talent worth watching.
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I thought it was a very good book with a great protagonist, but the ending got a little too cute with the twists.
Posted by: Cameron Hughes | August 20, 2007 at 03:58 PM
Wait till you read KING OF SWORDS...
Posted by: Sarah | August 21, 2007 at 03:33 PM