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The Model Murders: A Jolene Mystery, Book 1
Price range: $3.99 through $19.99Jolene is a private investigator and since she was in high school, she has been clipping and saving newspaper articles of young women killed mysteriously in the same manner throughout the United States. She is now determined to find the killer. Her father, the chief of police in their small town finds out about what she has been doing and puts her in touch with a friend in the FBI. After hearing and seeing Jolene’s scrapbooks, Agent Haines decides to help her with her quest. Together they go on the search for the killer.
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Row
Price range: $3.99 through $13.99“I am walking the hallway nearing the chamber. My heart pounding out of my chest like a drum. Minutes, seconds, steps, away from being
put to rest.”
As the day’s tarnish Fayaz sits in his jail cell reflecting on his life’s triumphs and tragedies. He writes his daily journals in the notorious San Quentin prison. Each journal entry, one day closer to his execution.
Documenting for his family and friends, trying to leave one more lasting memory before he is slayed. Locked away 23 hours. No social interaction. Only living in his closed cell with nothing but his thoughts and a writing pad.
Insanity is at the forefront as he fights his past inner demons. But life is going to end very soon as each day gets closer and closer to the notorious San Quentin lethal injection that has massacred over 1,200 men.
Will he get a stay of execution or will life as he knows it be coming to an end?
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Brides for A King: Fathers, Daughters and the National Interest: England & France 1660-1
Price range: $3.99 through $24.99Luke is ordered by the King to investigate the intrigues and deaths surrounding the King’s forthcoming marriage-with particular emphasis on England’s foreign policy and national security.
The increased attacks on past mistresses and potential wives might be central to these concerns or stem from the simple jealousy of women anxious to obtain the King’s favour or lying about their past relationships, conflicts often within the same family; or do these current problems stem from events that occurred during the King’s decade in exile; or the current greed and ambition of powerful noble dynasties.
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A Haunted Symphony
Price range: $12.99 through $22.29A stolen priceless Stradivarius violin, a poisoned dart, a haunted music library, and a jilted lover present a captivating mystery for the Palms Symphony Orchestra. Who has the motive and opportunity?
Join the Conductor to save the orchestra from thieves, ghosts, and recover the valuable instrument.
THE MOVING WORDS REVIEW
BOOK INFORMATION:
Title: A Haunted Symphony
Author: Michele Wallace Campanelli
Publisher: Author Reputation Press, LLC Publication
Date: November 16, 2023
Review date: November 24, 2023
Genre: Mystery, Supernatural Fiction, Drama
BOOK REVIEW:
Our story begins with Maria, a passionate and dedicated orchestra volunteer, who starts a new role filled with unexpected twists and turns. The symphony, a place of harmony and artistry, soon becomes the background for occurrences that hint at a supernatural presence. The other members and volunteers, each with unique personalities and stories, find themselves involved in secrets and past connections that slowly unravel as the story progresses.
Maria and her colleagues discover that their beloved symphony hall is haunted by more than just the echoes of music past. Strange sounds, unexplained events, and ghostly apparitions begin to stir, bringing to light old legends and tales long thought to be mere folklore. Amidst this, the characters deal with their personal challenges and relationships, adding breadth to the story.
What are the hidden secrets of the symphony’s past, and how are they connected to the mysterious occurrences within its walls? This was the start of a book that promises to keep one fascinated until the very end.
Set against the backdrop of an orchestra, the story peeks into the lives of its characters, including their relationships, secrets, and past events. Michele Wallace Campanelli truly shines in her storytelling in A Haunted Symphony. She created a vivid and attention-grabbing world. For example, the descriptions of the symphony, its music, and the characters’ interactions with their tools and environment are so detailed that readers can almost hear the music and feel the emotions (e.g., Donnie losing a limb).
Campanelli’s characters are well-developed-each with their individual backstory and motivations. How she intertwines their lives and reveals their connections and secrets as the story advances is satisfying. As the pages flip, readers can appreciate the seamless integration of supernatural elements into the tale-the ghostly aspects are handled with a deft touch, ensuring that they enhance rather than overpower the plot.
Overall, A Haunted Symphony is well-paced, balancing moments of tension and mystery. Building suspense is one of its strongest suits, keeping readers guessing and on the edge of their seats. The twists and turns of the story are well-executed, with surprising yet believable revelations. It’s a novel that will appeal to fans of mystery and the supernatural, as well as those who appreciate well-crafted, character-driven stories.
