Cloudy with a Chance of Murder - (Daniel Jacobus Mystery) by Gerald Elias (Paperback)

About the Book

"A freak summer storm severs an island music festival in the middle of Utah's Great Salt Lake from the mainland. When one festival administrator, and then a second, is found dead, can curmudgeonly Daniel Jacobus solve the murders before his protâegâee, violinist Yumi Shinagawa, becomes the third victim?"--Amazon.com.

Book Synopsis

A freak summer storm severs an island music festival in the middle of Utah's Great Salt Lake from the mainland. When one festival administrator, and then a second, is found dead, can curmudgeonly Daniel Jacobus solve the murders before his protégée, violinist Yumi Shinagawa, becomes the third victim?

Review Quotes

"Fans of ratiocination will be pleased with Utah concertmaster Elias' witty and acerbic debut."-Kirkus Reviews

"This richly plotted mystery will thrill music lovers, while those not so musically inclined will find it equally enjoyable." -Publishers Weekly

"A musical feast for mystery and music lovers."-Library Journal (starred review)

"...the twists and turns of his plotting will keep readers guessing. The real hook here, however, is the insider's view of the musical world..." -Booklist

"Brilliant and captivating on every level." -Starred review, Booklist

"Elias has a nose for creative detail and a refreshing impatience with pomposity. Indulge yourself in his artfulness." -Kirkus Reviews

"There's just one word for this book: bravo!" -Starred review, Publisher's Weekly