Maestro

by Vivika Widow

"Did your aunt tell you she murdered someone? No, she would leave that part out." Killing is a game for the rich. When Vincent Baines is given the job of teaching music to seven year old George Beckingridge he expects a typical commission from a privileged, wealthy family. George's outbursts become more and more violent. His father is always absent, his aunt is afraid of him and his sister has been sent away to boarding school. Vincent is the only one who can get to the bottom of what is causing the child's manifesting distress and unearth the terrible things the boy has seen. ***** A thrilling read! **** Hits all the right notes

190 pages, Paperback

Published March 18, 2016

About the author

Bursting onto the scene in 2013 with her debut novel fantasy/ horror RED SNOW, Vivika Widow frequently crosses genres from thriller, horror and black comedy. She is a quirky author who likes to bring something a little different to the table. She also isn't shy of tackling real life issues such a suicide as seen in her award winning short story THE GRIP.

Vivika's true passion is her Ragdolls UK Foundation which was set up in 2013 to help girls and women with Turner's Syndrome. As a TS woman herself she feels it is important that awareness is raised of a condition that occurs in 1 in about 2500 girls and women across the globe yet there are still many who have never heard of it.

Currently residing in Scotland, Vivika is working on the follow up to the hit graphic novel series Knock, Knock.

Reviews

[Mean Queen · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing, tasty little thriller. I can't choose what I loved more - the characters filled with spite and murderous intent or the strangely beautiful setting. The story went along at a great pace and worthy ending. I hope there will be more books like this from Vivika Widow.

[Kat M · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoy how Vivika Widow writes a thriller, it was what I wanted from this type of book. The characters were interesting and worked in the suspenseful atmosphere. I thought it worked well in what was going on and it might be my favorite in the books that I read.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Emily Gardner · Rating 5 out of 5]

From start to finish I was completely engrossed. This has been one of the most beautifully enchanting thrillers I have ever read! I couldn't get enough. The characters are engaging, the plot is finely tuned and with a big finish worthy of a standing ovation. I hope that this book is followed up.