Open A

by Kimberly Richardson, Kimberly B. Richardson

Graydon Cole Fayette is a man who has it all: looks, money, fame, talent in playing his cursed violin, and blessed in Darkness, thanks to his family and especially his uncle Julien. Every time he plays his violin, Graydon sacrifices a little piece of himself to keep Her satisfied. But when he meets Aerin Vanderoll and her twin brother Jonathan, Graydon's comfortable and eccentric world is pushed over the edge as he comes face to face with lies, deception, and the true face of the spirit who haunts his every move under the guise of sweet music.

337 pages, Paperback

First published August 15, 2016

About the author

Kimberly B. Richardson is the author of multiple novels and short stories. Ms. Richardson was the 2015 David McCrosky Volunteer Photographer in Residence for Elmwood Cemetery in Memphis, Tennessee. Her photography was part of the 2020 New Orleans Photo Alliance exhibit What is French in Louisiana. Ms. Richardson is the owner of Viridian Tea Company and a World Tea Academy Certified Tea Specialist. Ms. Richardson lives in Colorado.

See also: Kimberly B. Richardson

Reviews

[Laurie Bolanos · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kimberly Richardson draws you into the decadent world of a powerful Memphis family in possession of Dark Gifts. Graydon Fayette is a masterful violinist, capturing his audience simply by the first note of an Open A then playing orgasmic pieces of music that mesmerizes and delights the crowd. The hand-crafted violin, a gift from his uncle, is not an ordinary instrument and can only be played by Graydon. However, that does not stop others in the Dark Gift community from wanting to steal it. Who can Graydon trust when he is surrounded by a web of deceit? As Graydon bares himself wholly to the connection he has with his violin, he also becomes embroiled in a torrid romance, questioning himself and everything he knows about his Dark world. A great read! Highly recommended.

[H.C. Playa · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are no white knights or idyllic heroes in Open A. Turn the pages into a dark world where taboos are just a way of life, as long as it serves art and doesn't get TOO out of hand. Well paced, with detail and a dark sensuality that builds as the plot unwinds, it's a unique read that enthralls as surely as the characters written within.