Shadow Music

"Mario has once again hit all the right notes with Shadow Music, drawing the reader into a landscape of art and music . . . using a tuning fork of spine-tingling suspense." --Sandra Brown, New York Times best-selling author

"Gripping, intense, and lyrical, [Shadow Music] is a heartbreaking journey wrapped in a page-turning mystery. Ruthless greed, devastating courage, long-lost secrets--and a riveting ending that's a crescendo of emotional realization, deep understanding, and haunting inspiration." --Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today best-selling author

"Mario writes with the soul of a poet, painting her characters and scenes with deft touches of insight and wit. Her heroine, Maggie O'Shea, will burrow into your heart. Dark Rhapsody is that rare novel--a story that's a page-turner and a deeply felt character study." --Gayle Lynds, New York Times best-selling author

"Skeletons bang on closet doors, longing to be set free--and free they are in this terrific mix of mystery and mayhem. Every page is fraught with danger and surprise. [The Lost Concerto is] a true banquet for thriller readers." --Steve Berry, New York Times best-selling author

"Richly atmospheric, excellent can't-put-it-down pacing, enticing, and compelling characters. [The Lost Concerto is] really terrific storytelling." --M. J. Rose, New York Times best-selling author

"If you love classical music, a challenging thriller, a twisting mystery, and complex characters, The Lost Concerto is for you. Lushly layered, full of evocative prose and surprises, and wonderfully told, this one's a must-read. I couldn't put it down." --J. T. Ellison, New York Times best-selling author

* "Music is not just backdrop here but also a character that permeates Maggie's life . . . bolstered by the transformative power of classical music, Maggie finds what has been lost, including herself. Brava!" --Library Journal (Starred Review)