The Luthier's Apprentice by Mayra Calvani Violinist Detective Series #1 Publication Date: May 15, 2014 Genres: Fantasy, Mystery, Young Adult 
Synopsis
Niccolò Paganini (1782-1840), one of the greatest violinists who ever lived and rumored to have made a pact with the devil, has somehow transferred unique powers to another… When violinists around the world mysteriously vanish, 16-year-old Emma Braun takes notice. But when her beloved violin teacher disappears… Emma takes charge. With Sherlock Holmes fanatic, not to mention gorgeous Corey Fletcher, Emma discovers a parallel world ruled by an ex-violinist turned evil sorceress who wants to rule the music world on her own terms. But why are only men violinists captured and not women? What is the connection between Emma’s family, the sorceress, and the infamous Niccolò Paganini? Emma must unravel the mystery in order to save her teacher from the fatal destiny that awaits him. And undo the curse that torments her family—before evil wins and she becomes the next luthier’s apprentice…
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Review:
Talented violinists are disappearing. When Emma's violin teacher, Monsieur Dupriez also goes missing, Emma wants to investigate. Lately, Emma has been having some psychic visions and premonitions and these mysterious disappearances seem to have something to do with the supernatural. On top of the missing violinists, Emma's aunt Lily has fallen ill and her mother has to go to her, leaving Emma in the care of her Grandfather. Emma's Grandfather is a luthier-someone who makes violins, and is training Emma to take his place. In her Grandfather's attic there is a locked door that may hold the answers.
I really liked the premise for this young adult, paranormal mystery book, a string of missing violin virtuosos that stretches back for centuries. When the disappearances start up again, Emma is compelled to investigate since she is tied to the violinists through her teacher and her grandfather. I enjoyed the mystery of the alternate world, evil magic ruled by a jilted queen bent on revenge. Emma and her friends are adventurous and vaulted into a dangerous world, with many ties back to Emma and her friends families, the suspense builds as they find out that the they will be tied to the alternate world if they can not stop an evil ceremony set to take place on Halloween. This was a surprisingly good read for me, the combination of music, history and paranormal was intriguing and unique.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
Talented violinists are disappearing. When Emma's violin teacher, Monsieur Dupriez also goes missing, Emma wants to investigate. Lately, Emma has been having some psychic visions and premonitions and these mysterious disappearances seem to have something to do with the supernatural. On top of the missing violinists, Emma's aunt Lily has fallen ill and her mother has to go to her, leaving Emma in the care of her Grandfather. Emma's Grandfather is a luthier-someone who makes violins, and is training Emma to take his place. In her Grandfather's attic there is a locked door that may hold the answers.
I really liked the premise for this young adult, paranormal mystery book, a string of missing violin virtuosos that stretches back for centuries. When the disappearances start up again, Emma is compelled to investigate since she is tied to the violinists through her teacher and her grandfather. I enjoyed the mystery of the alternate world, evil magic ruled by a jilted queen bent on revenge. Emma and her friends are adventurous and vaulted into a dangerous world, with many ties back to Emma and her friends families, the suspense builds as they find out that the they will be tied to the alternate world if they can not stop an evil ceremony set to take place on Halloween. This was a surprisingly good read for me, the combination of music, history and paranormal was intriguing and unique.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
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