The Dark Maestro - a musical prodigy and his family are on the run from ruthless killers.

Curtis Wilson is growing up in Washington, D.C. His father, Zippy, deals drugs, and his mother is absent from his life. He has been raised primarily by Larissa, his father's on-and-off girlfriend. Curtis loves reading comic books and playing the cello. Despite everything working against him, he is a true musical prodigy. Just as things start looking promising for Curtis, his father's illegal activities put his future in jeopardy. After deciding to cooperate with the FBI, the family has to go on the run from a group of merciless criminals. Can a Black cello virtuoso remain unnoticed? And how can Curtis integrate his passion for comic books during his time in hiding? It's time to create The Dark Maestro. 

Author Brendan Slocumb is also a violinist and educator. In The Dark Maestro, he combines his musical expertise and interest in comic books into a fast-paced thriller that follows a family's quest to reclaim their lives. Curtis is a great character. While some parts of the plot require a suspension of disbelief, it doesn't detract from the enjoyment of this creative story.

Many thanks to Doubleday for the advance. I was a big fan of Slocumb's first two novels and was very excited to read this one.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars.

Mystery Thriller.

Publication Date: May 13, 2025.

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