HISTORICAL MYSTERY

Symphony of Secrets
By Brendan Slocumb

A terrible title for a fun and gripping read in which the works of a musical maestro are called into question. Music professor Bern Hendricks is called in to authenticate a lost opera from America’s most famous composer, Frederick Delaney. But, his research uncovers a shocking tale of stolen inspiration involving a young, black, jazz-age musician. The powerful foundation, which protects Delaney’s works, will stop at nothing to keep the secret hidden while Bern and his tech-savvy chum Eboni will move heaven and earth to discover the truth.

SUSPENSE, PSYCHOLOGICAL FICTION

Before We Were Innocent
By Ella Berman

A summer in Greece heralded the unthinkable for three young friends – only two made it home. The survivors, Bess and Joni, were cleared of any involvement in their pal’s demise but still, they were subjected to intense media speculation. One milked the tragedy to become a successful public speaker while the other hid away to lick her wounds. Now, 10 years on, successful Joni is entangled in a similar situation and Bess must decide whether to support her friend and at the same time face up to what happened on that fateful night in Greece.