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gabriela a wrote this review Saturday, June 27 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“What happens when a widowed history professor and a man-shy religious studies professor walk into a colleague's office and find her dead? You will discover a true mystery when you read Donn Taylor's new book, Rhapsody in Red.
Chandra Lynn S wrote this review Friday, February 27 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Preston Barclay has built a reclusive life for himself. His simple days of teaching history, going home quietly, and listening to the musical hallucinations in his head end the moment Mara Thorn walks into his office seeking help. They discover the body of a fellow teacher and suddenly find themselves the prime in her murder. Mara and Preston bend a few rules and start their own investigation into the murder. Mara's lack of trust for men and Preston's distancing from women creates a tension that, in itself, complicates their search. The cast of characters all seem to have unusual connections with the dead professor and as Mara and Preston uncover the mysteries, it pushes them further from a solution.
Donn Taylor wrote an intriguing mystery. His skill with the whodunit kept me going back and forth with my own thoughts on who I thought it was. The music Preston's mind assigned to each of the people and situations he faced created a most interesting backdrop in the book. I could almost hear the background music whenever the Dean entered a page. This book is a fun read and a good mystery. I look forward to reading more of Donn's books.
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“This is a great read! I love Donn Taylor's dry, witty voice, and he creates quirky characters that become very real as you get to know them. Highly recommended, and I'm looking forward to his next book!”
Joan wrote this review Tuesday, January 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I absolutely loved this book. What a fun read. Go to my blog at www dot annshorey dot com and read the full review.”
AnnShorey wrote this review Monday, November 3 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“By the end of chapter one, a dead body is discovered, a possibility exists for romance, and I've chuckled aloud! What a terrific beginning. The descriptive wording is a delightful change from the clichés of most novels; with allusions sprinkled throughout, English majors are bound to love this one!
SmilingSally wrote this review Friday, October 10 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Music lovers will appreciate the musical theme playing as pages are turned. Musical terminology and titles of music are referred to as Press goes about investigating the murder. He has musical hallucinations--uncontrollable music-like sounds inside his brain that sometimes makes clear-thinking difficult.
The major characters are both flawed. In addition to his internal music, Press is mourning the death of his wife, struggling to hang on to his university teaching schedule, and his colleague, Mara, a Wiccan, does not tolerate touching or "coloring outside the box." I liked both Press and Mara and look forward to meeting them again in a future work. If you like whodunits, this one's for you.”
“I have the pleasure of representing Donn on this book. It is a delightful read with a fascinating theme. The subtle musical theme adds a unique element as the reader is drawn into the mystery. Do yourself a favor and put this one on your read list. ”
Terry79104 wrote this review Saturday, September 6 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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