First published 2006
Eva Tyne collapses after her solo debut with the New Amsterdam Chamber Orchestra. The young Irish musician checks herself out of the hospital too early and plunges into New York's underground music world. She meets a mysterious man who captivates her. She discovers an ancient violin of questionable origins that demands cash payment. Eva becomes consumed by her need to possess this instrument. Her father's ghost torments her thoughts. Jealousy eats at her as she questions everyone around her. The violin pursuit transforms into a psychological trap. Eva's desires push her toward destruction. She tells her own story in a voice that cannot be trusted. Her obsession drives her deeper into danger as she loses her grip on reality.
Genres: literary-fiction, mystery, contemporary, psychological-thriller
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: psychological-trap, unreliable-narrator
Setting: New York, New Amsterdam
Period: 21st-century
312 pages · Paperback · Harcourt Books
Content warnings: mental-illness