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''Prelude to Murder''

"Richly drawn characters in the mysterious world hidden behind the curtain. Will Concertmaster Julia Kogan uncover the killer, or become the next victim? Quick pacing coupled with historical elements make this an enjoyable read. Who will survive the curtain call?"

James L’Etoile, award-winning author

"Erica Miner’s Prelude to Murder will thrill opera lovers, mystery lovers and nature lovers. Miner’s personal experience and insight into the inner workings of an opera house rings true on every page. You will be transported by the sights and sounds of The Santa Fe Opera and its incomparable surroundings, while a hint of the paranormal will keep you guessing as you uncover each layer of this haunting story wrapped in adobe pink. "

Tina deBellegarde, Agatha-nominated author

"Fans of clever, elegant mysteries have something to cheer in the wonderful new Julia Kogan opera mystery, where author Erica Miner brings Santa Fe and the world of opera to breathtaking, passionate life. Miner brilliantly weaves the violent, dramatic stories of real operas with the fictional murder at the core of her novel. Richly detailed and intricately plotted, this twisty story of a detestable diva will capture your intellect and your heart. Congratulations to Miner on having written such a fun, wonderful mystery!"

Mally Becker, Agatha Award-nominated author

"So much to enjoy in Erica Miner’s new novel. a tantalizing peek behind the curtain of the world-renowned Santa Fe Opera. There’s plenty of mayhem on the bill, rich spirituality, sumptuous history, and metaphysical frights, too. But it’s the music that steals the show. Concertmaster Julia Kogan, on loan to Santa Fe from the Metropolitan Opera, returns (after Aria for Murder), and finds herself smack in the middle of a clever and dramatic mystery set against bloody arias and deadly recitativo."

James W. Ziskin, Anthony, Barry, and Macavity Award-winning author

"Very beautifully written. You made me want to go to Santa Fe! And especially to see an opera there! Such color and beautiful scene painting...lovely!"

Aaron Paul Lazar, USA Today Bestselling Author

"Erica Miner is the Agatha Christie of the opera world."

Richard Stilwell, international opera star

"Erica Miner has created a world few people know or have access to: a mystery with music beyond the words on the page. If all music aspires to the human voice, this author has found hers from the start. Bright and hot by day in the desert sun, violinist Julia Kogan has cold feet and colder nights in her next adventure in Santa Fe. Readers will enjoy a tasting flight of opera, a hint of the paranormal, and the promise of romance. Erica Miner’s PRELUDE TO MURDER is an introduction to a new voice for those who enjoy music with their mystery."

Gabriel Valjan, Agatha & Anthony Awards nominated author

"I recommend Prelude to Murder to all opera fans. Throughout the pages, Erica Miner has given us countless treats, morsels of candy throughout, as she sprinkles in fascinating background and performance details of numerous operas. I encourage everyone to dig in and enjoy!"

Pat Wright, Host of Opera for Everyone podcast, and KHOL radio show, Jackson Hole, WY