Greg Iles' latest book, The Devil's Punchbowl is another rollicking ride set in Natchez. Iles re-visits beloved characters Penn Cage, his daughter Annie and the rest of his family, as well as his ex-girlfriend, Caitlin Masters. Penn is fulfilling his duties as Mayor of Natchez, when one of his high school buddies, Tim Jessup, pays him a surprise visit. Tim works on the casino boat, the Magnolia Queen, and while working there discovers a few unsavory things about his employers, two men from Northern Ireland, and asks for Penn's help in bringing them to justice. The book's action is fast-paced, and once the story is set up, it flies by. This book is another example of great writing by Greg Iles. Fans of Natchez, and Mississippi politics, will get a big kick out of reading about the inner workings of the city of Natchez, its customs and cultural activities. Included is a wonderful description of the annual hot-air balloon festival which I'm sure will encourage several readers to plan a visit! There are a few graphic descriptions of dog fighting in this book, so reader be forewarned. If you like action-packed books filled with drama, good family stories and descriptions of Mississippi, you'll really enjoy this book!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
The Devil's Punchbowl
Greg Iles' latest book, The Devil's Punchbowl is another rollicking ride set in Natchez. Iles re-visits beloved characters Penn Cage, his daughter Annie and the rest of his family, as well as his ex-girlfriend, Caitlin Masters. Penn is fulfilling his duties as Mayor of Natchez, when one of his high school buddies, Tim Jessup, pays him a surprise visit. Tim works on the casino boat, the Magnolia Queen, and while working there discovers a few unsavory things about his employers, two men from Northern Ireland, and asks for Penn's help in bringing them to justice. The book's action is fast-paced, and once the story is set up, it flies by. This book is another example of great writing by Greg Iles. Fans of Natchez, and Mississippi politics, will get a big kick out of reading about the inner workings of the city of Natchez, its customs and cultural activities. Included is a wonderful description of the annual hot-air balloon festival which I'm sure will encourage several readers to plan a visit! There are a few graphic descriptions of dog fighting in this book, so reader be forewarned. If you like action-packed books filled with drama, good family stories and descriptions of Mississippi, you'll really enjoy this book!
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