jozi_girl 's review for:

The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb
4.0

You don’t have to like classical music or play a musical instrument to feel the pages of this book vibrating with passion and drive.

The story will catapult you into the world of classical music competitions and a young black boy with big dreams and talent.

When the discovery of a prized instrument in his grandmother’s attic comes into Ray’s possession, his life takes a dramatic turn. Not only does Ray need to fight for his rightful place in a white dominated industry but also his family’s prejudice along the way.

Against the odds his star rises with each performance….and then his beautiful almost priceless violin disappears…. With the only thing left in the violin case a ransom note for $5 million.

Part mystery, part ode to music and full of authentic writing.

Highly recommended