The Dark Maestro

"Brendan Slocumb always brings his deep understanding and love of music to his novels... In this perfectly crafted thriller, Slocumb acts as the master conductor, bringing together a twisty plot and gorgeously wrought characters." -The Boston Globe

"A virtuosic thriller... This is an intricately plotted novel, paced perfectly by Slocumb, who keeps the book moving at a breakneck speed-but not at the expense of his beautifully drawn characters. Curtis, shy and sweet, is especially memorable; Slocumb paints a beautiful picture of the young man's internal life... This novel should catapult Slocumb into the upper echelon of thriller authors." -Kirkus Reviews (starred)

"A musical literary thriller... The twists of the story keep coming, and the thread of superhero comics and the Dark Maestro brings readers along on a journey that comic book fans will appreciate." -Library Journal (starred)

"Slocumb delivers another winning music-themed thriller." -Booklist

"The Dark Maestro is my favorite kind of book-one that keeps you riveted in the moment, turning pages feverishly. But then, long after you're done, the book creeps into your mind and lingers. Packed with a love of music, injected with the elements of the best kind of thrillers, and told through the prism of an unforgettable protagonist, The Dark Maestro is a tour de force and a book unlike any other. I loved it." -Alex Segura, bestselling author of Alter Ego and Secret Identity

"Move over Daredevil, step aside Dark Knight. Cellist by day, bringer of justice by night, the domino-mask wearing Curtis Wilson, his shady pops and the old man's fearless girlfriend constitute a kind of Terrific Three for these tough times. That is if they manage to not get their heads blown off trying to get out from under. Great reading." -Gary Phillips, author of Ash Dark as Night