This is a particularly gripping thriller, full of darkness and powerfully vivid descriptions of the rites and religious mysteries of Africa and Cuba. The book takes place in Miami, with flashbacks and journal entries of African travels. The main characters are a Cuban-American policeman, Jimmy Paz, and a woman who faked a suicide and is now using the name Dolores. Both are rich, deep characters, who are surrounded by minor characters just as richly drawn. The plot concerns a serial killer whose murders of pregnant women are ritualistic. The book focuses on black magic, presenting it—to my surprise—in a believable way. I highly recommend this book for those of you who have strong stomachs. Oh, and there are zombies, too! Late-night reading just doesn’t get better than this.
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