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Danse Macabre

by Gerald Elias
Minotaur: St. Martin's. Sept. 2010. c.278p. ISBN 978-0-312-54189-7. $24.99. M
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After playing his last concert at Carnegie Hall, violinist Rene Allard goes home for a grand reception but is murdered instead. Blind violin teacher Daniel Jacobus is one of the main witnesses at the murder trial of Allard's former student and up-and-coming rival who is convicted of the crime and now resides on death row. Jacobus is asked to find the real killer and does so reluctantly.
VERDICT Elias, a former symphony violinist, concertmaster, and music professor, gives us a glimpse into the soul of a musician and the relationships among the artist, the music, and the instrument. And then there is one-of-a-kind virtuoso Jacobus, perhaps one of the most unique protagonists in mysteries. Elias's debut, Devil's Trill, was a great reading experience; his new book is outstanding. A musical feast for mystery and music lovers.
Reviewed by Jo Ann Vicarel , Jul 01, 2010
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