The Ballad of Perilous Graves

Funny, wild, witty, and profound. The Ballad of Perilous Graves is the debut of a cosmic storm of talent.Victor LaValle,Music is magic in this vibrant and imaginative debut novel set in a fantastical version of New Orleans wherea battle for the city's soul brews between two young mages, a vengeful wraith, and one powerful song. Nola is a city full of wonders. A place of sky trolleys and dead cabs, where haints dance the night away and Wise Women help keep the order. To those from Away, Nola might seem strange. To Perilous Graves, its simply home.In a world of everyday miracles, Perry might not have a talent for magic, but he does know Nolas rhythm as intimately as his own heartbeat. So when the citys Great Magician starts appearing in odd places and essential songs are forgotten, Perry realizes trouble is afoot.Nine songs of power have escaped from the piano that maintains the...