Your debut novel is a thriller/mystery, but there are other themes. Warning! Spoilers ahead for The Violin Conspiracy. It’s a thrilling and thought-provoking debut from Slocumb, who took the time to chat with us about the book, the themes it explores, and the potential calls from Netflix. Not only does the book give us a behind-the-curtain peek of the world of classical musicians but it uses the mystery at the center of the narrative to articulate how lonely it can often feel to be the only Black person in a room having to constantly strive to prove yourself, your worthiness, and your talent. What follows is part mystery, part exploration of race and class, and a thrilling chase to get back his violin. A Black musician hailing from North Carolina, his most prized possession, a genuine Stradivarius, goes missing from his hotel room right before the competition. Ray McMillian is an incredibly gifted violinist, preparing for a life-changing, and life-affirming, classical music contest -the Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow. But as Agatha Christie once said, “Crime is terribly revealing.” Our inaugural pick, The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb, begins as a Whodunit mystery.
And keep your eyes on our Instagram -we have another fun announcement coming this week! Want to be the first to know more about Fodor’s Book Club? Sign up for our newsletter. We’ve got so much planned for our book club, including exclusive author Q&A’s like this one, fabulous book-related content, and even some special giveaways planned. Greetings, travelers! We’ve got an exciting announcement: Welcome to Fodor’s Book Club! “Fodor’s has a book club now?” Yes! Because when you think about it, not only are books some of our most trusted companions while we travel, but they have the ability to excite us, inspire us, and open up our world-just like travel does. Brendan Slocumb talks to Fodor's about his debut novel, 'The Violin Conspiracy.'
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