Music of the Night [Paperback]

Nancy Herkness (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2, 2007

Legend has it that Beethoven wrote a tenth symphony..and made it music to die for. When world-famous conductor Nicholas Vranos finds his best friend murdered backstage at Carnegie Hall, he's plunged into a maelstrom of intrigue swirling around the mythical masterpiece. Although Vranos is her main suspect, New York City police detective Anna Salazar finds herself turning to the dark charismatic maestro for help as she navigates the Byzantine world of classical music. Yet, she must fight the powerful seduction of the musician and his "Music of the Night".

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About the Author

Nancy Herkness’ two contemporary romances, A Bridge to Love and Shower of Stars, were published by Berkley Sensation. Music of the Night is her first romantic suspense novel. She is a member of Romance Writers of America, New Jersey Romance Writers and Novelists, Inc., and has won numerous awards for her work, including the Golden Leaf, the Write Touch Readers’ Award and the Aspen Gold. Nancy was also chosen as one of three "Best Up and Coming Authors" for 2003 in Affaire de Coeur's Readers' Poll. She graduated from Princeton University with a degree in English literature and creative writing. A native of West Virginia, she now lives in New Jersey with her husband and two mismatched dogs. Website: www.NancyHerkness.com --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 312 pages
• Publisher: Red Car Press (October 2, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1598991027
• ISBN-13: 978-1598991024
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,919,839 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Nancy Herkness' two contemporary romances, A Bridge to Love and Shower of Stars, were originally published by Berkley Sensation. Her most recent release, Music of the Night, is her first romantic suspense novel. She's a member of Romance Writers of America, New Jersey Romance Writers and Novelists, Inc., and has won numerous awards for her work, including the Golden Leaf, the Write Touch Readers' Award and the Aspen Gold. Nancy graduated from Princeton University with a degree in English literature and creative writing. A native of West Virginia, she now lives in New Jersey with her husband and two mismatched dogs.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!, January 15, 2008

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Deirdre Martin (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Music of the Night (Paperback)

I loved this book. LOVED. The suspense is wonderful, the hero is HOOOOTTTTT, and the writing is fantastic. It's one of those books where you tell yourself you'll just keep reading one more page before you put it down, but it sucks you in and you CAN'T put it down.

I'd recommend it to not only to lovers of romantic suspense, but anyone who loves a good book that's well written, evocative, and veerrryyyy sexy.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner from Nancy Herkness, January 11, 2008

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USA Today Bestselling Author Joy Nash (www.joynash.com) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Music of the Night (Paperback)

Another fantastic book by Nancy Herkness! I loved her previous books, A Bridge to Love and Shower of Stars, so I was soooo glad when I heard about Music of the Night.

Once again, Nancy displays her wonderful flair for giving us an unconventional, non-clichéd romance hero. Nicholas Vranos is a hot (and I mean hot!) world class symphony conductor. When his orchestra's brilliant French Horn player is murdered in a practice room in Carnegie Hall, Nicholas is the prime suspect. Despite that disturbing fact, police detective Anna Salazar can't stop the sizzling attraction that draws from the first moment they meet. As their relationship progresses, she tries harder and harder to prove his innocence. But Nicholas is undeniably mixed up in a scheme involving the supposed discovery of Beethoven's legendary Tenth Symphony. Is the newly discovered score the real thing? Or just a clever forgery? And who, exactly, is murdering to protect it?

The plot starts out moving quickly and only picks up suspense and momentum as the pages turn. You won't want to put this thriller down until the final, crashing crescendo!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hear the Music..., December 21, 2007

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Vicki Tallman (Santa Clara, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Music of the Night (Paperback)

I don't often write reviews but wanted to add my appreciation for this book. Having a bit of a music background, there were times I felt I could "hear" the music. I fully enjoyed the mystery and I hated to leave the characters when the book ended. I had not read any of Nancy's books previously but will certainly add her to my favorite authors.