The Stolen Encore: A Novel

When a world-class pianist loses his brother, he has to pick up the pieces of his life. And just when he feels he’s on solid footing again, the shocking truth of a crime emerges, and everything changes.

In the wake of his parents death, the piano saved his life. Then his brother almost destroyed it.

Danny Mansell has just received devastating news: his estranged brother, Keil, has died. Not since they were kids, banging out tunes on the piano together, were they reconciled, but Danny knows in his heart of hearts that the world has lost a great musical talent, and his life will never be the same again.

Danny soldiers on—he has Masterclass sessions to instruct, concerts to perform, and albums to record. As one of the world’s most sought after pianists, he keeps a busy schedule. And things start looking up when he befriends his late brother’s girlfriend Jana, a warm, funny, comforting presence in his life. As they grow closer, things feel a little brighter. They revive one of Keil’s original compositions and turn it into a massive hit, teaming up with a pop superstar who helps raise Danny’s profile even more. And just when he’s about to reach undreamed-of heights, he gets another shocking piece of news.

Another delicious, musically themed page-turner from the acclaimed author of The Violin Conspiracy, The Encore is an absorbing, twisty tale about friendship, trust, and perseverance.