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I borrowed this audiobook from the library. I am not enjoying it at all but continue to torture myself by refusing to shut the darn thing off until the last word is read. It's about a selfish, self-absorbed, washed-up, bigoted man who returns home to Wando Passo (his estranged wife's family estate)......more

This book started out slow, but once I got hooked I did not want to put it down. David Payne is an excellent writer and this book did not disappoint.......more

I love the way this book is written, especially the historic sections. I particularly love the work the author put into his research to give an authentic story. It's truly well done. In addition, the vocabulary the author uses, both in the historic and present day sections is pure eloquence. The sto......more

The story is not your typical Southern dark mystery. There is a strong connection to Cuba, and Palo Mayombe, a religion I'd not heard of until I listened to this book. I did get lost toward the end, and although I listened to the last CD twice, I still wasn't completely sure what had happened. Alt......more

I finally gave up on this book. I liked the premise: the aging rock star trying to turn his life and marriage around, and the civil war story interspersed with the modern story, but I just couldn't get into it. There are too many books out there to spend time reading something I don't like.......more