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A review by lit_vibrations
Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb
5.0
I’m so happy I got around to finally reading the authors new book shoutout to Libby for coming through. I enjoyed the audiobook a lot so I’m ordering a physical copy to have on my shelf.
The novel follows Bern Hendricks, a musicology professor at the University of Virginia, who was contacted by the Delaney Foundation to perform a newly discovered piece of work by Fred Delaney. Bern was excited to work with the foundation so he asked his friend Eboni to assist with the musical analysis. While working Bern discovers a mysterious notation in the copy of RED the musical piece he’s supposed to perform.
The Delaney foundation weren’t to happy about the discovery. So, this sends us on a back and forth journey between the past and present as we watch Bern and Eboni work hard to uncover the truth about the musical piece which leads them to Josephine Reed and a century worth of secrets.
The beginning does start off a little iffy with the pacing so I didn’t think I could really get into it. But the further I got the more invested I became because things really pick up. Maybe 40% in the suspense is there then around 60% it gives the thrill and has you on the edge of your seat until the end. There were a lot of moments I found myself on edge because Fred Delaney was really getting under my skin. I knew from the moment he took Josephine in claiming to help her it was gonna be some BS behind it.
I loved the dual timelines the past is always more intriguing than the present. I think the author did an amazing job capturing the 1920s. His style of writing paints such a vivid picture of everything. The character development was superb I love when I’m able to visually see the characters as I read. All of the characters were equally entertaining but for some reason Josephine stood out amongst them all especially the way she creatively composed music.
Overall I can’t deny how amazing this book really is. Definitely takes historical and mystery to a different level with the musical elements. I didn’t expect to love it so much but it has me looking forward to reading The Violin Conspiracy. If you’re into mysteries or historical fiction and haven’t checked out this author yet what are you waiting for?
The novel follows Bern Hendricks, a musicology professor at the University of Virginia, who was contacted by the Delaney Foundation to perform a newly discovered piece of work by Fred Delaney. Bern was excited to work with the foundation so he asked his friend Eboni to assist with the musical analysis. While working Bern discovers a mysterious notation in the copy of RED the musical piece he’s supposed to perform.
The Delaney foundation weren’t to happy about the discovery. So, this sends us on a back and forth journey between the past and present as we watch Bern and Eboni work hard to uncover the truth about the musical piece which leads them to Josephine Reed and a century worth of secrets.
The beginning does start off a little iffy with the pacing so I didn’t think I could really get into it. But the further I got the more invested I became because things really pick up. Maybe 40% in the suspense is there then around 60% it gives the thrill and has you on the edge of your seat until the end. There were a lot of moments I found myself on edge because Fred Delaney was really getting under my skin. I knew from the moment he took Josephine in claiming to help her it was gonna be some BS behind it.
I loved the dual timelines the past is always more intriguing than the present. I think the author did an amazing job capturing the 1920s. His style of writing paints such a vivid picture of everything. The character development was superb I love when I’m able to visually see the characters as I read. All of the characters were equally entertaining but for some reason Josephine stood out amongst them all especially the way she creatively composed music.
Overall I can’t deny how amazing this book really is. Definitely takes historical and mystery to a different level with the musical elements. I didn’t expect to love it so much but it has me looking forward to reading The Violin Conspiracy. If you’re into mysteries or historical fiction and haven’t checked out this author yet what are you waiting for?