Our protagonist and all-around good guy, Ezra MacRae, is an up-and-coming songwriter, from a small town who is trying to make it in Nashville while cleaning pools on the side. The story begins with a mix of good and bad news. On the bright side, the Ezra has just landed a contract as a Music Row staff writer. However, things take a dark turn when he becomes a witness to a horrific triple murder on Music Row late one night. The killer spots him but lets him go. What follows is an intense, high-stakes game of cat and mouse. The killer knows Ezra must eventually be dealt with, while Ezra is fully aware that he cannot afford to be left alive as a loose end.
Cody’s depiction of Nashville in 1989 is incredibly immersive. The way he is able bring the city to life makes it feel like the reader is transported right into that time and place. The details, locations, songs and song writers along with the cultural backdrop all work together so seamlessly that it truly feels like being there and draws the reader into the world he has created.
With his experience as a Nashville songwriter and deep knowledge of country music, Michael Amos Cody brings The Streets of Nashville to life. One of the highlights for me was how Ezra MacRae, the main character, would come up with song lyrics throughout his day, with random events sparking memories of classic country songs. It felt like a true reflection of an artist's thought process and offered a fascinating glimpse into the creative world of songwriting. This is one of those books that stays with you long after you've finished reading. The story lingers in your mind, and the characters and moments will stick with you, making it impossible to forget.
Streets of Nashville is the kind of southern crime fiction that readers crave—gritty, gripping, and full of rich, atmospheric details. It captures the essence of the South while delivering a story that's both suspenseful and deeply engaging. For fans of the genre, this book hits all the right notes.
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