BLURB: In Calypso Blue, Brian Silverman crafts a gripping tale of mystery, revenge, and redemption set against the backdrop of New York and the Caribbean. The novel follows John Saint John, a man torn between his faith, past, and responsibilities as a father, as he grapples with a life-altering decision driven by a desire for justice. As his story unfolds in the shadow of a significant historical event, another narrative emerges—one centered on Leonard Buonfiglio, an American expatriate running a bar on the island of St. Pierre. When a legendary calypso singer, Lord Ram, dies under suspicious circumstances, Leonard is reluctantly pulled into an investigation at the behest of the island’s police superintendent.
Blending elements of crime, culture, and personal reckoning, Calypso Blue explores themes of loss, second chances, and the ghosts of the past that refuse to be forgotten. With vivid storytelling and rich atmospheric detail, Silverman transports readers into a world where music, memory, and mystery intertwine.
COVER: What's not to like about this cover? Its colors work with the title, the picture captures the setting, and the cold, dark feel of the water hints at the icy secrets about to unfold.
FIRST CHAPTER: The day starts out as a normal one for Len, as he drives down to the dock for his latest alcohol shipment for the bar he opened in St. Pierre when he moved from New York. That's when he hears about Lord Ram being in the hospital. His day goes from bad to worse once he arrives at the bar and his best friend, Tubby, tells him he better expect a busy time because rumor on the island is his bar, Sporting Place, will be hosting the fete to pray for Lord Ram. After a long day entertaining what is likely the entire island, the bad news comes: the Lord is dead.
KEEP READING: My, oh my! What a ride this first chapter is. Calypso Blue opens with two prefaces--one with John St. John in New York, and the other in St. Pierre, where Len is plagued once again by a recurring dream. Silverman wastes no time bringing the reader to the day of the fete. Filled with numerous characters, including Tubby, who we met in the first book, Freedom Drop, and Superintendent Keith McWilliams of the St. Pierre Police Department, who Len has a complicated friendship with, considering he kind of gets pulled into investigations from time to time. Through the eyes of Tubby, the reader also gets a glimpse of the islanders' distrust for the local police. While I felt the first chapter of Calypso Blue overloaded my brain with new characters, this appears like it will be just as wonderfully told as the first book. I will definitely continue.
- ASIN : B0F2S5TPW8
- Publisher : Down & Out Books
- Publication date : June 30, 2025
- Language : English
- File size : 1.1 MB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 277 pages
- Page Flip : Enabled
I received a copy of this book from the author. This First Chapter Review contains my honest opinions, which I have not been compensated for in any way.Book Details:
Genre: Mystery
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Published by: June 30, 2025 by Down & Out Books
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Great first chapter review! Thanks for sharing.
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