Don't really care for Lutz early books.
A St. Louis private detective, Alo Nudger's newest case is in New Orleans. Asked to come and find out what's wrong with a new blues pianist, Hollister with a secret background, who is now hanging around a young blues singer who's father also owns the club where she's singing. Discover the secrets in Hollister's past while Nudger encounters the local police and bodyguards of the prominent club owner. Good mystery with a surprise ending.