The Case of Einstein's Violin (Perfect Paperback)

~ William L. Sullivan (Author) "Now I can say this: Sometimes you need to put yourself in Harm's way, even if she is the kind of person who sells the..." (more)
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Product Description

In this wacky mystery, half of a missing Einstein formula turns up in a violin case in an Oregon attic. When Ana Smyth sells the case on eBay she suddenly finds herself dodging international spies. To find the rest of the formula and uncover the truth about her own family history, she races through Europe -- from a Greek monastery to an Italian cyclotron, the Slovenian Alps, and the German city where Einstein was born.

About the Author

Sullivan is the author of a dozen books about adventure, travel, and history. This is his second novel. His adventure journal "Listening for Coyote" topped the New York Times' year-end review of travel books and has been chosen one of Oregon's "100 Books."

Product Details

• Perfect Paperback: 322 pages
• Publisher: Navillus Press (March 20, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967783089
• ISBN-13: 978-0967783086
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #248,324 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, June 23, 2007

By	Don Davies (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I really enjoyed reading "The Case of Einstein's Violin." I am a long-time fan of Bill Sullivan's guides to hiking in Oregon and his other non-fiction works. His knowledge and smooth writing style are consistently exceptional. These qualities shine in this mystery novel, Sullivan's first work of fiction. Not only is the plot exciting and the characters well developed, but Einstein's Violin is also a true-to-life European travel guide in disguise. As you follow the characters' travels around the continent, you will long to experience the vividly described settings first hand.

I particularly liked how the story alternates between each of the two main character's perspectives as the mystery unfolds and is ultimately resolved. If your like me, you'll find it difficult to put this book down. Highly recommended!