I finished listening to Greg Iles The Devil's Punchbowl on Friday on my way home from work. This was the story of a gambling casino in Natchez, Mississippi gone really really wrong.
"The Devil’s Punchbowl refers to a deep pit near the river in Natchez, Mississippi. Not only have outlaws dumped numerous murder victims there, but there is also a long-standing rumor that it is where Jean Lafitte buried his treasure. This is a dangerous place, a kudzu-strangled, snake- rat- and armadillo-infested hole so deep that the bottom can’t be seen. Against this backdrop, Iles plunges the reader into a mix of murder, racial tension, double-crosses, illicit sex…and all of the ensuing violent consequences.
Rich with Southern atmosphere and plenty of page-turning intrigues, The Devil’s Punchbowl is further proof that Iles is today’s unparalleled master of the suspense novel" -Kirkus review
If you enjoy suspense and thrills you will enjoy this one for sure. It's fast paced and full of surprises and tension! I will also add that there is quite a bit of violence and since the topic is about dog fighting the images Iles paints can be quite disturbing, so reader beware! This was my first Iles book and I will be sure to try another one.
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