Nocturne in Ashes

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Slammed by disaster. Playing for her life.

From the acclaimed author of Steadman’s Blind, a thrill ride into the brutal and deadly when a serial killer on the hunt and the most catastrophic volcano in American history come together.

Her life and career shattered by the tragic death of her family, concert pianist Riley Forte’s comeback performance collides with Mt. Rainier’s devastating eruption, sending her into a tailspin and trapping her in an isolated community stalked by a relentless killer. It feels like the desperate end of everything good, but the disaster brings a new chance for Riley.

If she can evade the clutches of a demented killer.

If you like a gripping, suspenseful tale, grab your copy of Nocturne in Ashes today and prepare to burn the midnight oil! 

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About the author

Joslyn Chase

Joslyn Chase is a prize-winning author of mysteries and thrillers. Any day she can send readers to the edge of their seats, chewing their fingernails to the nub and prickling with suspense, is a good day in her book.

Joslyn’s story, “Cold Hands, Warm Heart,” was chosen by Amor Towles as one of the Best Mystery Stories of the Year 2023. Her short stories have appeared in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine, Malice Domestic's Mystery Most Devious, Thrill Ride Magazine, Fiction River, Mystery, Crime, and Mayhem, Mystery Magazine, and Pulphouse Fiction, among others.

Known for her fast-paced suspense fiction, Joslyn’s books are full of surprising twists and delectable turns. You will find her riveting novels most anywhere books are sold.

Her love for travel has led Joslyn to ride camels through the Nubian desert, fend off monkeys on the Rock of Gibraltar, and hike the Bavarian Alps. But she still believes that sometimes the best adventures come in getting the words on the page and in the thrill of reading a great story.