When his newly hired violinist disappears just weeks before the Empress's visit, Haydn is forced to confront a disturbing truth. . . 
Kapellmeister Joseph Haydn would like nothing better than to show his principal violinist, Bartó Daboczi, the door. But with the Empress Maria Theresa’s visit scheduled in three weeks, Haydn can ill-afford to lose his surly virtuoso. 
But when Bartó disappears—along with all the music composed for the imperial visit—the Kapellmeister is forced to don the role of Kapell-detective, or risk losing his job. Before long Haydn's search uncovers pieces of a disturbing puzzle. 
Bartó, it appears, is more than just a petty thief—and more dangerous. And what seemed like a minor musical mishap could modulate into a major political catastrophe unless Haydn can find his missing virtuoso. 
Advance Praise for the Haydn Mysteries: 
"A Minor Deception is a wonderful tour de force that pulls the reader into the intricate world of 18th century music, mystery and politics! Elegantly written and plotted, the reader will be hooked from page one." 
Emily Brightwell, New York Times Bestselling Author, Mrs. Jeffries Series 
". . . will enthrall music lovers and mystery lovers alike. With complex characters and vivid descriptions, the reader will be transported back to the eighteenth century to enjoy a fascinating tale of intrigue. . ." 
Kate Kingsbury, Pennyfoot Hotel &amp; Merry Ghost Inn Mysteries 
"Intricately researched and cleverly plotted. . ." Anna Lee Huber, Lady Darby Mysteries

A Minor Deception: A Joseph Haydn Mystery (Joseph Haydn Mystery Series)

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Tustin, Nupur

Mystery

Foiled Plots Press

When Monteverdi's lost operas surface, so does a killer desperate to possess them. . .  Preoccupied with preparations for the opera season at Eszterháza, Kapellmeister Joseph Haydn receives a curious request from a friend in Vienna. Kaspar, an impoverished violinist with an ailing wife, wishes Haydn to evaluate a collection of scores reputed to be the lost operas of Monteverdi. Haydn is intrigued until Her Majesty, Empress Maria Theresa, summons him with a similar request. Skeptical of the value of Kaspar’s bequest, Haydn nevertheless offers to help. But before he can examine the works, Kaspar is murdered—beaten and left to die in front of a wine tavern. The police are quick to dismiss the death as a robbery gone wrong. But Haydn is not so sure. Kaspar’s keys were stolen and his house broken into. Could his bequest be genuine after all? And can Haydn find the true operas—and the man willing to kill for them?  Advance Praise "Vivid historical descriptions, intricate details, and a fascinating central character kept me turning the pages. Bravo!" Amanda Carmack, award-winning author of The Elizabethan Mystery Series “A standout in the genre of historical mysteries. An encore is requested!” Midwest Book Review

Aria to Death: A Joseph Haydn Mystery (Joseph Haydn Mystery Series)

When an enemy makes overtures of friendship, is anyone safe?An unexpected invitation from wily King Frederick causes composer Joseph Haydn to fear he’s walking into a trap. After all, the Prussian King has never had any use for Haydn’s music. His Majesty seems more intrigued at Haydn’s being the son of a market-judge.
Worse still, the invitation appears to stir up suspicion in the highest quarters in Vienna. So much so that a mysterious, cloaked lady visits Haydn’s Music Room and issues a thinly veiled threat. 
Now Haydn is convinced there’s mischief afoot. But not even he can foresee that he will stumble upon the corpse of the imperial ambassador a day after his arrival in Frederick’s Prussia, along with evidence that His Lordship may have been a common thief. 
Can Haydn salvage the imperial ambassador’s reputation—and find his killer? Advance Praise"Tustin occupies a unique niche in the historical mystery world."Edith Maxwell, Award-winning Author, Quaker Midwife Series
"Wonderful read for fans of historical cozies. . .The characters are strong and the writing is smooth. . ."Books a Plenty Book Reviews

Prussian Counterpoint: A Joseph Haydn Mystery (Joseph Haydn Mystery Series)

Master of Illusion: A Celine Skye Psychic Mystery (Celine Skye Psychic Mystery Series)

Literature & Fiction

Genre Fiction

Desperate for clues to a cold case art heist, psychic Celine Skye must turn to the dead for help. . . Eager to help the Gardner Museum recover its stolen art, Celine Skye has finally accepted her psychic abilities. But when psychic clues to the stolen art elude her, Celine must do what she's never done before. Reach out to a dead man and probe him for his secrets.

Forger of Light: A Celine Skye Psychic Mystery (Celine Skye Psychic Mystery Series)

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Shhhh... Murder!

Bracken, Michael

Pachter, Josh

Rockwood, KM

Bull, Warren

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