Echoes of a Silent Song - by Amanda Wen (Paperback)

About the Book

"When choral composer and conductor Callum Knight falls victim to creative block, he resorts to his fallback plan of teaching high school choir. His goal at Peterson High is simple: rediscover his muse, extract himself from teaching, and get back to Boston as quickly as possible. Peterson native Blair Emerson, the long-suffering accompanist at the high school, has watched the revolving door of choir directors and their negative impact on her choirs over the last few years. She is less than impressed when a disheveled Callum stumbles in on his first day. In the music library, they discover an unsigned and unfinished choral composition by a clear musical genius. Blair recalls rumors of Iris, a Peterson student from the 1970s who composed music but was found dead during her senior year. Together, Blair and Callum dig into the town's history to determine whether the piece is hers, and the truth they uncover shakes both of them to the core"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

A split-time romance from an award-winning author

When a choral composer and conductor falls victim to creative block, he resorts to his fallback plan of teaching high school choir. Callum Knight's goal at Peterson High is simple: rediscover his muse, extract himself from teaching, and get back to Boston as quickly as possible.

As the long-suffering accompanist at the high school, Peterson-native Blair Emerson has watched the revolving door of choir directors and their negative impact on her choirs over the last few years. She is less than impressed when a disheveled Callum stumbles in on his first day.

But then they discover an unsigned, unfinished, and handwritten choral composition by a clear musical genius. Blair recalls rumors of Iris, a Peterson student from the 1970s who composed music but was found dead during her senior year. Blair and Callum work to determine if the piece is hers, and the truth they uncover shakes both of them to the core.

With rhythm and flair, Amanda Wen takes readers on an unexpected journey into the depths of a small town's history in this riveting first book in the Melodies and Memories duology.

Review Quotes

Echoes of a Silent Song is both a mystery to solve and a romance to savor. Amanda Wen has woven a beautiful story of how God can take the least harmonious parts of our lives and create a symphony of praise.--Erica Vetsch, author of the Of Cloaks & Daggers series (4/17/2025 12:00:00 AM)

In Echoes of a Silent Song, Amanda Wen has crafted an ode to the creative process, masterfully weaving a narrative where music becomes an instrument of reconciliation and healing. Fans of Susie Finkbeiner will appreciate its Americana essence, drawing them back to the Vietnam War-era, a time that both horrified and defined our nation. The storytelling is rich, evocative, and deeply resonant. Through its lyrical prose and profound themes, Echoes of a Silent Song stands as a testament to the enduring power of art and the human spirit.--Allison Pittman, coauthor of Something Borrowed (4/17/2025 12:00:00 AM)

This love letter to music and creativity is passionately executed and brimming with secrets, romance. The profound language of music speaks not only into the character's intertwining histories but also into our own. Readers of Susan Meissner and Patti Callahan Henry will marvel at the expert and seamless way Amanda Wen moves us from past to present. Echoes of a Silent Song is reverently and lovingly told by a talented author at the top of her game.--Rachel McMillan, best-selling author of The Mozart Code (4/17/2025 12:00:00 AM)

With a seamlessly structured split timeline, Echoes of a Silent Song by Amanda Wen hits all the right notes. The sweeping prose, tender romance, and immersive plot flow rhythmically together, creating a beautiful reading experience. I was mesmerized from the first page. I highly recommend!--Rachel McDaniel, award-winning author of The Dreams We Knew (4/17/2025 12:00:00 AM)