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The Sound of Building Coffins

  • 2009 first published
  • 406 pages
  • 4 editions

Louis Maistros's The Sound of Building Coffins (2009) is a historical fantasy and demon fiction novel. The story is set in new orleans and french quarter, in 1893–1907. Characters include Buddy Bolden and David Hennessy. Key subjects include Spiritual, magical realism, magic realism and photographs.

It has been published in 4 editions.

At about 406 pages, most readers finish it in 7–8 hours.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Era

  • 1893–1907

Characters

  • Buddy Bolden
  • David Hennessy

Subjects

  • Spiritual
  • Literary horror
  • Magical realism
  • Literary fiction
  • Magic realism
  • New orleans
  • Historical fiction
  • Storyville
  • Louisiana
  • Photographs
  • Voodooism
  • Jazz
  • Demonology
  • Horror
  • New orleans, La.
  • Historical

Quick answers

Who wrote The Sound of Building Coffins?

The Sound of Building Coffins was written by Louis Maistros and first published in 2009.

What genre is The Sound of Building Coffins?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy, Demons & Devils, Horror and Historical Fiction.

How long is The Sound of Building Coffins?

The median edition has 406 pages, about 7–8 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Sound of Building Coffins?

Readers who like it often enjoy Lasher, Interview With the Vampire and Wolf Brother.

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