The Incompletes

<p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>Author Linda Smolkin returns with her most thought-provoking story yet</strong><strong>-filled with moral dilemmas unexpected discoveries and a dash of rock-n-roll and suspense.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>A drummer girl. A list of names. A quest for justice.</strong></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>Emma Meade an ex-drummer mourning the loss of her brother discovers an abandoned drum set in her new home. Thinking it's a sign to play again she picks up the sticks and hits the snare. Instead of a satisfying clang there's an unexpected rattling. Hidden inside is a note with eight names. All are crossed off but one. </span></p><p><br></p><p>Obsessed with the note Emma learns they're all criminals who evaded punishment. The last unchecked one has taken on a new identity and owns a nearby venue. Drumming up vengeance may not be good for the soul but for Emma it might be the only option. After joining a band she convinces them to play at the venue and concocts a daring scheme. As Emma weighs getting caught against getting justice she must decide whether an evil person deserves to die and whether she the strength to dole out that justice.</p><p><br></p><p><em>The Incompletes</em> is the fourth novel by author Linda Smolkin whose debut <em>Among the Branded</em> was called a beautiful and fascinating novel that will keep readers hooked by San Francisco Book Review.</p>