Tento autor se ponořil do temných zákoutí světa klasické hudby, světa, který dokonale zná z vlastní zkušenosti jako bývalý houslista a dirigent. Své mistrovství nyní projevuje v napínavých detektivních příbězích, kde kombinuje ostrovtip s hlubokým porozuměním hudebnímu prostředí. Jeho povídky a eseje pak dokládají šíři jeho literárního záběru a schopnost zaujmout na rozmanitých platformách. V posledních letech rozšířil svou tvorbu o současné westernové detektivky a audio knihy, ve kterých často sám interpretuje hudbu, čímž propojuje své dvě vášně.
When an anxious phone call from obscure violinmaker Amadeo Borlotti disturbs Daniel Jacobus's Christmas Eve festivities, he and his friends Nathaniel and Yumi make light of it. Borlotti preferred the quiet life in the country away from the limelight, but his larceny grew incessantly. Now it's up to Jacobus to find out why.
After the Carnegie Hall debut of nine-year old Grimsley Competition winner Kamryn Vander, the priceless "Piccolino" is stolen with Daniel Jacobus at the scene of the crime.
When reclusive, blind violin pedagogue Daniel Jacobus is invited to speak at a seemingly innocuous symposium on Baroque music at a prestigious music conservatory, he has no idea he is about to become enmeshed in an entrenched culture of sexual harassment and its cover-up at the highest levels.And when a renowned faculty member dies of apparent natural causes, only the curious behaviour of a violin student at Jacobus’s master class is an indication to him that something may be terribly amiss.
Set against the backdrop of an annual festival celebrating a beloved TV series, the story explores the tension between traditional and progressive values in a Western town. Acting sheriff Jefferson Dance faces a whirlwind of crises, including a kidnapping, hostage situation, arson, and murder within a single day. As he navigates these challenges, he grapples with the public's perception of him as a heroic figure, blurring the lines between fantasy and reality while uncovering the town's hidden secrets.
Exploring a chilling scenario, the narrative delves into the consequences of an inexperienced political outsider ascending to the presidency, grappling with mental instability. As the plot unfolds, the president's paranoia leads to the systematic elimination of political opponents, raising questions about power, governance, and the fragility of democracy. This provocative tale challenges readers to confront the potential dangers of unchecked authority and the impact of a leader's psyche on the nation.