Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Violin Conspiracy | 2022 | Brendan Slocumb | Buy |
| 2 | Symphony of Secrets | 2023 | Brendan Slocumb | Buy |
| 3 | The Dark Maestro | 2025 | Brendan Slocumb | Buy |
Brendan Slocumb’s three novels share a focus on the classical music world but tell independent stories. The Violin Conspiracy (2022) follows Ray McMillian, a Black violinist from North Carolina who discovers his grandmother’s old fiddle is a priceless Stradivarius, only to have it stolen before the Tchaikovsky Competition. Symphony of Secrets (2023) jumps between 1920s Harlem and the present day to uncover the truth behind a legendary composer’s lost work.
The Dark Maestro (2025) continues Slocumb’s interest in the hidden stories behind famous musical achievements. Each book stands on its own and can be read in any order.