While the world dealt with the Great War and a pandemic that killed millions, New Orleans was gripped by the fear of a single spectre: a killer who became known as The Axeman. He attacked at night and left no clues except, occasionally, his murder weapon of choice. His identity was unknown, and no one was safe.

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