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The Violin

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Condition
New
Model
RKC2005462641
Dimensions
5.5 x 0.67 x 8.5 in
Weight
12.8 oz
Publisher
Fiddleback Press
Publication date
January 24, 2025
Language
English

Description

In 1871, Elise Knight made a deal with the devil: craft a powerful violin in exchange for her fiancé’s resurrection. When Elise’s fiancé dies, she would do anything to get him back—even if that means striking a sinister bargain with Cassius McCalmont, an exotic collector whose oddity exhibit is downright astonishing. After seeing Cassius’s otherworldly flute work its magic, Elise begs her father for an apprenticeship, eager to make the seemingly simple sacrifice required to bring her beloved back from the dead: give Cassius a violin of her own making. But before she can finish, Elise’s father falls deathly ill. Even Cassius’s elixirs can’t restore his health for long, and her father’s dying wish may very well be Elise’s undoing. Now she faces a grim choice: obey her father and let him pass in peace, or trust the man who promises her power over the grave. The Violin is a spine-chilling gothic horror revolving around the macabre magic of music. With paranormal powers, atmospheric horror, and chilling twists, it will leave you up well into the witching hour. Lose yourself in the supernatural suspense and eerie ambiance of this dark Victorian world! Read more

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Publisher Fiddleback Press
Publication date January 24, 2025
Language English
Print length 284 pages
ISBN-13 08
Item Weight 12.8 ounces
Dimensions 5.5 x 0.67 x 8.5 inches

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Amazing debut novel
I am usually a slow reader, but this book was so engrossing that I finished it in record time. Horror novels are generally not my first choice of genre, but this one is not your everyday horror novel. The story is beautifully told, with rich character development and in-depth technical and historical details. Howe has created an original and compelling narrative that makes for an emotional and unforgettable adventure! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2025 by James Dell
A stunning debut!
Absolutely stunning writing and a riveting tale!
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2025 by Ashley Jimenez
A tense Gothic horror tale, a great read!
Review Image by An Ever-Fixed Mark An Ever-Fixed Mark
The Violin is the debut novel by Odella Howe, and if it is any sign of what’s to come, we have lots of chilling stories ahead of us! A period piece, not out of place on the shelf next to Poe or Hawthorne, it does credit to Gothic horror storytelling. Howe takes a familiar trope, the proverbial “deal with the devil” and makes it her own. The writing is clear and concise- Howe constructs Chapel Grove in the reader’s mind and then places its denizens with care for you to meet through the eyes of Elise, the book’s protagonist. Elise is a wholly sympathetic, if tragic, figure in the novel. I found myself wishing her well despite a building sense of dread as the story unfolded before me. I’ve found that the mark of a good horror story is hating every decision the protagonist makes, yet being unable to think of any better choices before her. Cassius, the wandering showman, offers her a deal we all know will end poorly, even as we know we’d likely still hear him out. I loved the story within a story- the tension building in tandem with the story’s violin itself. Though not a musician, the creation of the violin is told with such detail and care that my hands were itching to play it, even as I dreaded what would happen if I did. It was wonderful to read a scary story that did not rely on shock or gore to keep me turning pages. This is a great read for all ages. Looking forward to more offerings from this author, and hoping we get to revisit the world of Chapel Grove again! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2025 by An Ever-Fixed Mark An Ever-Fixed Mark
Wonderful read!
“The soul, though intricate, is housed within a body that is comparatively simple. It is fueled by a certain amount of electricity that can be replicated with the right instruments—music being the foremost among them.” This was a beautifully written novel that is extremely relatable with loss and grief. We follow the journey of Elise, who has lost her fiancé suddenly. A healthy man that passes with no explanation. Her heartaches and yearns for him. She meets Cassius, a traveling oddity collector and showman of his collection. He has a “Resurrectionist’s” flute. Which sparks her curiosity. He makes a deal with her to build a violin for him that she may use first to resurrect her late fiancé. However, things aren’t always as they seem! There’s so much emotional depth, passion, magical touch, complexity, angst, and much more to this story. The character and world building was written well and helped to bring this story to life. Odella Howe did an exceptional job with taking an awesome concept and creating a uniquely compelling novel. Impeccable storytelling! If you love gothic horror novels with twists and turns, this is for you! Thank you Odella for the opportunity to go on an adventure with Elise. I can’t wait to see what more the future holds for you. ***AUDIOBOOK REVIEW***Spotify audiobook*** ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 Duration: 8 hr 31 min Narrator: Maraya Ashworth The narrator did awesome job. I think she had a really even tone and had a great pace at any speed. She did a good job of bringing the story to life. Thank you Odella for the chance to listen to the audiobook. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2025 by Rachel White
Great debut!
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The narrative flows so smooth and you just want to know what is going to happen next. Elise is recounting her time when she was about to get married but her beloved had collapsed in the field to his death unexpectedly. She was devastated and could not/ would not believe William (her fiancé) was dead. She was in such a state of grief that going through the motions of life, and yet she herself was very hopeless. She is slowly coping with her grief when her father gives her a violin he made for her. She plays for William with her new violin at his grave thinking no one is listening or paying any attention to her. One day a mysterious character with a wagon of curiosities comes to town that are from around the world, such as a shrunken mermaid, and a flute that can resurrect the dead. Cassius is the fellow that Elise meets who has come to town with his wagon of curiosities. He strikes a deal with her if she can produce a violin that she made with her own hands to give to him, he will help bring her beloved William back to her. I was not sure how this story was going to end and I could not put this book down. Would I recommend? Yep! Would I re-read? Yeah probably closer to Halloween and that time. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2025 by Vanessa Vanessa
A fantastic read!
Outstanding debut for Odella Howe! This story about love, choices, and consequence flows with eloquent words which bring the story and characters to life! Looking forward to the next work!
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2025 by Jeff P.
Best read 2025
This gothic horror was just simply awesome! I love the mix of elements and the story line was well played out. This was so different from any horror I've read this year. Thank you Odella this was an amazing story!!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2025 by Kalene
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