682. Seth Pevey, Part 2

682. Seth Pevey, part 2 of our conversation with Seth Pevey, who writes mystery fiction. Born in Louisiana, Seth spent many years working as a teacher and journalist in Asia before returning to his roots. He now writes fiction and non-fiction from his country home outside of New Orleans, drawing deep inspiration from the local landscape to craft rich, noir-infused Southern Gothic. This is his gritty, New Orleans-based crime fiction series following the ongoing adventures of Felix Herbert and a seasoned police detective named Melançon.
 The Krewe (2018) 
 Roots of Misfortune (2019) 
 The Witness Tree (2019) 
 Casket Girls (2020) 
 Uptown Blues (2021)

1. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today!
2. This week in the Louisiana Anthology. The Axman of New Orleans.
     'Undoubtedly, you Orleanians think of me as a most horrible murderer, which I am, but I could be worse if I wanted to. If I wished to I could pay a visit to your city every night. At will I could slay thousands of your best citizens, for I am in close relationship with the Angel of Death.
      'Now, to be exact, at 12:15 o'clock (earthly time) on next Tuesday night, I am going to pass over New Orleans. In my infinite mercy, I am going to  make a little proposition to the people.
      Here it is:
   'I am very fond of jazz music, and I swear by all the devils in the nether regions, that every person shall be spared in whose home a jazz band is in full swing at the time I have just mentioned. If everyone has a jazz band going, well, then, so much the better for the people. One thing is certain and that is some of those persons who do not jazz it on Tuesday night (if there be any), will get the ax.
   
3. This week in Louisiana history. June 12, 1912. Allen Parish formed from part of old Calcasieu.
   
4. This week in New Orleans history. June 12, 1917: The city officially closed Storyville, the legally sanctioned red-light district, following pressure from the U.S. Navy during World War I.
5. This week in Louisiana.
   Breakaway Camp at Tall Timbers
   June 15-19
   Tall Timbers Baptist Conference Center
   10218 Hwy 165 South
   Forest Hill, LA 71430
   Website: talltimbersbcc.org
   Breakaway Camp is a week‑long youth camp held at Tall Timbers in Forest Hill, offering students a chance to grow spiritually, build friendships, and take part in a full schedule of worship, recreation, and small‑group activities:
   
• Worship & Teaching: Daily services led by camp pastors and worship bands.
• Outdoor Activities: Recreation fields, lakefront activities, and team challenges.
• Community & Growth: Small‑group sessions, leadership development, and evening gatherings.
6. Postcards from Louisiana. Doreen. Medley.  

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