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Staccato [Paperback]

Deborah J Ledford
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

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Book Description

September 4, 2009
STACCATO is Book One of the Steven Hawk/Inola Walela thriller series. Book Two, SNARE, is The Hillerman Sky Award Finalist and the NM-AZ Book Awards Finalist in the Suspense / Mystery category.

Two possible killers.
One dead woman.
Who is her murderer?
Who will be next?
STACCATO: Retribution played double-time.


When acclaimed pianist Nicholas Kalman discovers his lover's dead body, he sets out alone to find her killer. During his journey, he meets an unwitting female accomplice who soon becomes determined to help Nicholas wield his retaliation. Following a parallel path for justice, Steven Hawk, the deputy of a sleepy Southern county, is assigned to the case. Pursuing the investigation, Hawk finds himself entangled in a world of vengeance, greed and manipulation.

Performed against the backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, STACCATO transports readers to a behind-the-scenes glimpse of professional musicians, the psychological twists and turns of its characters, and in the end, retribution that crashes in a crescendo of notes played at the literary pace of a maestro's staccato.

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"Exciting, riveting, unforgettable characters. A touch noir, a bit gothic, full of captivating suspense. STACCATO is a well-crafted psychological thriller that will keep you turning pages." - Sam Barone, award-winning author

"Staccato is a musical tempo, a beat, a rhythm. Ledford's Staccato throbs with the tensions of two prodigies vying for their diabolic mentor's approval. A gripping look at the resentments and ambitions at the highest level of musical competition where envy, jealouosy and cold ambition lead to murder. And murder. And murder." -Virginia Nosky, award-winning author of Blue Turquoise White Shell

About the Author

Deborah J Ledford is the author of the Steven Hawk/Inola Walela suspense series. The classical music-themed thriller, STACCATO, is book one. Book two, SNARE, is The Hillerman Sky Award Finalist, nominated as Best Mystery that captures the landscape of the Southwest, and the NM-AZ Book Awards Finalist in the Suspense / Mystery category. Part Eastern Band Cherokee, she spent her summers growing up in the Great Smoky Mountains of western North Carolina where her novels and many of her short stories are set. A three-time nominee for the Pushcart Prize, Deborah's award-winning short stories appear in numerous print publications as well as mystery and literary anthologies.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 308 pages
  • Publisher: Second Wind Publishing LLC (September 4, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1935171178
  • ISBN-13: 978-1935171171
  • Product Dimensions: 0.6 x 5.4 x 8.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,722,878 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Deborah is the author of the Steven Hawk / Inola Walela suspense series, including: CRESCENDO, SNARE--The Hillerman Sky Award Finalist, and the New Mexico-Arizona Book Awards Finalist in the Mystery / Suspense category. The classical music-themed STACCATO is book one. All titles are available in print and for the Kindle here on Amazon.

Also a writer of short stories, she is a three-time nominee for the Pushcart Prize. Her award-winning stories appear in numerous print publications as well as literary and mystery anthologies.

Part Eastern Band Cherokee, Deborah spent her summers growing up in the Great Smoky Mountains of western North Carolina, which is the setting for her psychological suspense thriller novels and many of her short stories.

To find out more about Deborah and her published works, please visit her Web site: http://deborahjledford.com/

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars a virtuoso thriller October 18, 2009
Format:Paperback
"Staccato" is staccato: sharp, crisp, almost percussive--like gun shots, like a cane tapping on the floor or striking a shoulder, like light reflected off a black Porsche Targa, like the piercing cold of a Great Smoky Mountains night.

Two years into his career as a world-class concert pianist, young Nicholas Kalman finds his absent father's journal. It's written as a warning to Nicholas, or perhaps a confession. "Beware of this man you call, Uncle," it says.

The uncle is Alexander, the tyrannical, club-footed, cane tapping maestro and mentor. He's crafted the talented Nicholas into a dazzling musician who crushes the competition in every venue. He drinks. He expects perfection. He lashes out when angry.

Alexander demands unquestioning obedience from Nicholas, the cloyingly submissive second-string pupil Timothy, the imposing butler Sampte, his niece Elaine, sheriff's deputy Steven Hawk, and everyone else who dares enter his ten thousand square foot mansion in the Great Smoky Mountains.

Deborah J. Ledford's thriller tears through mountains and music with a steady rhythm in perfect time with the maestro Alexander's music room metronome. Nicholas finds a his lover's body in his Porsche. Timothy perfects his Prokofiev to steal the limelight. Sampte does what he's ordered to do. The metronome ticks and the cane taps as the bodies pile up, as Nicholas searches for a killer and runs for his life, as Hawk investigates a grim case, as Alexander orchestrates notes and lives, as readers turn "Staccato's" pages, quickly, crisply, sharply throughout Ledford's Toccata-like virtuoso performance.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A mystery with heart October 3, 2009
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The young man at the heart of this story was raised to play, and play to perfection. He's expected to live within the exacting parameters that his adoptive uncle sets. Those two characters are set on a collision course when their visions for the future diverge. Set in an idyllic world of opulence, the raw emotions and violence of this tale evoke striking and colorful images. This book is hard to put down and I would recommend it to anyone who loves mysteries and suspense novels.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love this author! November 5, 2009
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Strong characters pull you into this story and keep you there through the twists and turns. Ledford has a way of making it real with great dialogue and exploration of characters' motives. If you're a piano playing yourself, or a fan of the instrument, you are sure to find this a great read!
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4.0 out of 5 stars As reviewed by Melissa C. at RTB.
First, I would like to say that I enjoyed Staccato very much. It was a very intense adventure right from the beginning. The characters were very enjoyable, especially Nicholas. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Romancing the Book
5.0 out of 5 stars Staccato Stuck in My Mind For Years - And Well Worth It!
A number of years ago, I briefly interacted with Deborah Ledford and had the chance to read an excerpt of Staccato. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Glenda A Bixler
5.0 out of 5 stars Staccato
This book was hard to put down and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys mysteries and suspense novels. Read more
Published 10 months ago by slumdoug
4.0 out of 5 stars Edgy Staccato
Deborah Ledford delivered a fine tale quite different from anything I've read recently. Her story delves into the music world where a prodigy is used and abused, sharing his... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Susan Whitfield
4.0 out of 5 stars advance with allegro
When two young pianists live under the same roof, are carefully groomed for stardom by their `uncle' and share a hard competitive edge jealousy is bound to rear its ugly head. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mark P. Sadler
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Stuff!
Really enjoyed this book and was surprised by its twists and turns.
I'm currently reading Snare and am enjoying this story as well.
Published 19 months ago by Walt Pitts
5.0 out of 5 stars A Delightful Mystery - great characters and setting!
I apologize in advance for this review being so woefully short and cryptic, but I'm in Germany now (usually US) and my Internet connection is quite spotty. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Aaron P. Lazar
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Entertaining!
A very fast paced, hard to put down title with a solid story, and well defined characters full of emotion. Read more
Published on February 28, 2011 by Steven Beltzer
2.0 out of 5 stars Let down by the writing
I purchased this book because I love music, and anything to do with the world of music. Generally this means I would forgive a lot, but unfortunately rather than enjoying this... Read more
Published on January 18, 2011 by eleinia
5.0 out of 5 stars -- Gripping --
Loved this book. The author has a noir, almost literary style - unusual and special in these times. Pacing is pristine, the voice almost lyrical. An excellent mystery. Buy it. Read more
Published on July 4, 2010 by S. J. Smith
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