When fates intertwine amid the madness of Mardi Gras, chaos reigns supreme

A sinking crew boat carrying a dangerous mob assassin chained up for transport sets off a string of events that will affect the lives of many. Jacque Leguerre, a sociopath and hired killer, is consumed by revenge and blames Catholic priest Father Alphonso for his problems. When Jacque unexpectedly arrives in New Orleans, he’s determined to make the priest pay for his transgressions.

Meanwhile, N.O.P.D. homicide detective Tony Nicosia finds himself facing off against a ruthless killer while dealing with a new partner he can’t stand. As he investigates the murder of a large Norwegian man who turns out to be the victim of Jacque Leguerre, Tony meets Venus Hernandez. Amid the chaos, Tony and Venus embark on a torrid affair while Jacque eludes the police.

French Quarter private investigator Wyatt Thomas takes on a wealthy client who wants him to prove his racial background as pure white. As Wyatt delves into the case, he becomes enamored by one of his client’s twin daughters, Desire. During his investigation, he uncovers dark family secrets that threaten to torpedo his budding relationship with Desire.
With the madness of Mardi Gras swirling around them, these characters collide in unexpected ways. Will Father Alphonso survive Jacque’s wrath? Will Tony catch the killer, and will his marriage survive his illicit affair? And will Wyatt find lasting love with Desire, or risk everything by revealing her father’s forbidden love triangle?

Buckle up and prepare for a wild plot-twisting ride through the haunted and deadly streets of the City of Spirits.

City of Spirits is Book 2 of Eric Wilder's intoxicating French Quarter Mystery series set in that 'exotic, erotic Mecca known as New Orleans.