The Devil Take the Blues by Ariel Slick

A stunning read that swelters with tension and sultry grit, The Devil Take the Blues by Ariel Slick is a macabre masterpiece of family, sacrifice, and the seductive charms of darkness. In a bid to save her sister’s life, Beatrice must make a deal with Old Scratch, who’s currently seeking desperate souls and top-shelf music in small-town Louisiana. As forbidden hearts entangle and time runs short on Beatrice’s hunt for the would-be killer, the full picture of this hellish web dramatically comes into focus. This immersive and sharply penned novel is marked by consistent linguistic flair and the author’s unflinching exploration of the underworld. Combining elements of historical fiction, crime thriller, family drama, with a helping of sardonic humor, the story transports readers to a gothic world of smoke-filled blues clubs, graced with compellingly acerbic heroines facing down the greatest of all antagonists.