Mile Zero

In Key West, a group of loosely connected characters, ranging from street criminals to Vietnam vets to artists, slowly becomes drawn into a metaphysical mystery concerning a demonic, voodoo-inspired killer. ``Dense, complex, often impenetrable and murky in its finale, this novel is certain to frustrate some readers; however, those with patience will discover a uniquely rendered, almost unearthly, evocation of Key West by a master writer,'' commented PW. Author tour. (Oct.)