Dies Irae: A Scott Drayco Mystery: 3

A mysterious music puzzle. A murdered co-ed. Sinister secrets.Three years ago Scott Drayco left the FBI after an incident involving his partner Mark Sarg Sargosian. Now a freelance crime consultant Drayco often helps law enforcement on cases but he never imagined his estranged former partner would turn up on his doorstep pleading for Draycos help. A student at an elite Washington D.C. private college has been murdered and the victims friend-Sargs own daughter Tara-might be the next target.The killer left behind a puzzling music code at the crime scene and Drayco soon learns he has two things in common with the murdered girl: a music background and synesthesia. The case takes an even darker turn after a second murder and a second music code with signs pointing toward a possible ritualistic killing.When Drayco himself starts receiving coded messages he finds himself locked in a deadly game with a madman where only one of them may come out alive.A notable title worth putting on your reading list. - Library JournalBV Lawson has created a memorable character in Drayco a concert pianist turned FBI agent turned crime consultant. He also has the fascinating condition of synesthesia which not only adds a mysterious depth to his character it is integral to the plot. - Big Als Books and Pals