An old wax cylinder was discovered in a New Orleans attic containing a recording of a an century-old jazz pioneer. The cylinder ends up missing at the same time as an arsonist burns down the home it was last seen. The mystery widens to some unsavory characters and some interesting plot twists that weave various real locations around town, so those readers familiar with the city might enjoy the travel scenes. The double murder/arson investigation — a dead body is discovered in the burnt-out home that has been there for decades — proceeds in fits and starts, and with just the right mix of action, dialogue and suspense. I thought some of the plot points could have been described more sharply, but would recommend this mystery nonetheless. Buy the book on Amazon here.