My Juliet A Novel [Paperback]

In his most enthralling novel since the acclaimedTupelo Nights, John Ed Bradley tells a scorching story of sex and death in sultry New Orleans.

After years as an “actress” in California, Juliet Beauvais is drawn back to town with the promise of a big inheritance. But she finds her “dying” mother all too healthy and making other plans. Fortunately for Juliet, Sonny LaMott has been carrying a torch for her all these years, and he’s easily lured into a scheme that’s sure to get Juliet what she deserves. Twisted, gothically atmospheric, and replete with surprise,My Julietis a deliciously dark and mordantly funny tale.“Combines a plot that sizzles with mystery and a perfect sense of the city.”
--The Times-Picayune(New Orleans)

“My Julietlives up to the shining promise of his brilliant first novelTupelo Nights. [It] is a dazzling virtuoso performance.”
--Harry Crews, author ofAFeast of Snakes

“A tale as torrid and enticingly dangerous as the back alleys of New Orleans.”
--Scott Anderson, author ofThe Man Who Tried to Save the World

John Ed Bradley is a regular contributor toSports Illustrated. He is the author of three other novels and lives in New Orleans.
Last of the whiskey consumed, the butt of his cheap Honduran cigar smoldering in a glass tray, Louis Fortunato staggers to his feet finally and slips the unlabeled videocassette into the VCR. It's what he came for, after all. And Sonny, if not yet drunk, is having a hard time staying awake.
"You sure you want to see this?" Louis says, punching buttons on the machine. "Hey, Sonny? I need to know, man. You sure you want to see this?"
Sonny LaMott, slow to open his eyes, sits up tall on the little Naugahyde sofa by the window. "It's not that I want to," he says. "I need to,lsª