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Reviewed by Alma Boucher for Readers' Favorite
In Small Town Symphony in Four Deadly Movements by Sloan Richman, Daniel Cole is still living with his parents in his twenties. Daniel is socially awkward, and his anxiety makes him feel out of step with the world. Daniel is a gifted violinist and was always viewed as an outsider. A string of burglaries unsettles the town, and Daniel is immediately a suspect. Daniel was arrested and was determined to clear his name. He soon found himself in the middle of an investigation when people were being murdered around him. Officer Gilliam, who is leading the investigation, develops an unusual partnership with Daniel. Gilliam drives Daniel around with him as he wants to keep Daniel out of trouble. A turning point in the investigation comes when Daniel translates the sounds from a victim’s message into music. This clue sends the investigation in an unexpected direction.
Small Town Symphony in Four Deadly Movements by Sloan Richman was complex and intriguing. I was hooked from the first page until the last. The chapters flowed into each other seamlessly, and I was turning the pages as fast as I could. I could not wait to find out what would happen next. I was always surprised by a twist in the plot. The characters were realistic, especially Daniel, who stands out in his awkwardness. Officer Gilliam has a soft spot for Daniel, which casts Daniel in another light. The book was expertly written and much more than I expected. I did not expect the major twist at the end. It was a welcome surprise.
