The Devil Take the Blues: Axeman Edition

Sometimes, editors tell writers what to do, and most of the time, writers follow their advice.

Most of the time.

Consider this edition the “Director’s Cut.” It includes a subplot in which Beatrice must hunt down the Axeman of New Orleans, plus POVs from Tim, Agnes, and Angelo. It also has the “runner up” cover design from the incomparable Rachel Kelli.

This version is rough, so please forgive any typos.