Synopsis
Something is terribly wrong at Symphony Hall. Luigi Spadafini, the symphony's star director, has been murdered - and the entire orchestra has confessed to the crime. This is the mess that Detective Lieutenant Pratt walks into one Saturday morning. Overworked and tired, he's also saddled with Detective Ellis, the newest member of the homicide squad and still wet behind the ears.
With both the mayor and several big shots from the Symphony's board of directors demanding a speedy resolution of the crisis, Pratt is pushed to the limit. Trouble is, he faces a seemingly endless list of suspects with good reasons to want the philandering Spadifini dead. With the clock ticking, Pratt is forced to use both his wit and the computer skills of Detective Ellis to solve the mystery.
About the Author
Rick Blechta has two passions in life: music and writing. A professional musician since age fourteen, he brings his extensive knowledge of that life to his crime fiction. He is now the author of six novels, one of which- Cemetery of the Nameless- was shortlisted for the Authur Ellis Best Novel Award in 2005.
About the Series
Rapid Reads is a new line of short novels for new young adult and adult readers. Rapid Reads are intended for a diverse audience, including ESL students, reluctant readers, adults who struggle with literacy and anyone who wants and enjoys high-interest short novels. The plots are contemporary and entertaining, with adult language and themes.
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