Other editions of book Dies Irae: A Scott Drayco Mystery

The third installment in the Shamus-nominated Scott Drayco series and a Silver Falchion Award finalistA mysterious music puzzle. A murdered co-ed. Sinister secrets.Three years ago, Scott Drayco left the FBI after an incident involving his partner, Mark "Sarg" Sargosian. Now a freelance crime consultant, Drayco often helps law enforcement on cases, but he never imagined his estranged former partner would turn up on his doorstep, pleading for Drayco's help. A co-ed at an elite Washington, D.C., private college has been murdered, and the victim's friend - Sarg's own daughter Tara - might be the next target.The killer left behind a puzzling music code at the crime scene, and Drayco soon learns he has two things in common with the murdered girl - a music background and synesthesia. The case takes an even stranger turn after a second murder and a second music code, with signs pointing toward a possible ritualistic killing. Then, Drayco himself starts receiving coded messages and finds himself locked in a deadly game with a madman where only one of them may come out alive.Want to read a Scott Drayco novella for FREE? Sign up for BV’s Mysteries in Crimetime newsletter at bvlawson.com and receive a FREE copy of "The Maltese Moon Rock"!Scott Drayco Thrillers in order:PLAYED TO DEATH (A Shamus Award Finalist and Best Mystery, Next Generation Book Awards)REQUIEM FOR INNOCENCEDIES IRAEELEGY IN SCARLETTHE SUCIDE SONATAPraise for BV's Mysteries in Crimetime:"Lawson's protagonist is greatly compelling." - Publishers Weekly Booklife Prize"This labyrinthine novel is great for those who love to be as intellectually frenzied as the detectives in the stories they read. They’ll be eagerly flipping back to look for Lawson’s strategically placed clues." - Library Journal"Lawson uses the gothic features of the abandoned Opera House to great effect, creating an atmospheric background for the crimes and the solving of them, all of it accompanied with music that's almost like another character. The pace never sagged and it kept me enthralled." - Long and Short Reviews"Lawson's book was so good, I read it twice from beginning to end...The citizens of Cape Unity are as diverse and multi-layered as any person living in the large cities, and Lawson portrayed them splendidly." - Reader's Favorite Reviews"The storyline here is nicely structured, and creatively ties together two murder mysteries, which occurred decades apart. The small town setting is ideal, the lead character engaging, and thesupporting cast interesting and diverse." - Omnimystery News"A nice tight mystery in a realistic setting. Totally enjoyable." - Terrie Farley Moran, national bestselling author of the Read 'Em and Eat Mystery Series"Now this story was close to brilliance...The plot was fast, dark and thrilling." - IHeartReading.netAll in all, an excellent read for lovers of quality mystery fiction." - Jacqueline Seewald, author of The Inferno Collection

The third installment in the Shamus-nominated Scott Drayco series and a Silver Falchion Award finalistA mysterious music puzzle. A murdered co-ed. Sinister secrets.Three years ago, Scott Drayco left the FBI after an incident involving his partner, Mark "Sarg" Sargosian. Now a freelance crime consultant, Drayco often helps law enforcement on cases, but he never imagined his estranged former partner would turn up on his doorstep, pleading for Drayco's help. A co-ed at an elite Washington, D.C., private college has been murdered, and the victim's friend - Sarg's own daughter Tara - might be the next target.The killer left behind a puzzling music code at the crime scene, and Drayco soon learns he has two things in common with the murdered girl - a music background and synesthesia. The case takes an even stranger turn after a second murder and a second music code, with signs pointing toward a possible ritualistic killing. Then, Drayco himself starts receiving coded messages and finds himself locked in a deadly game with a madman where only one of them may come out alive.Want to read a Scott Drayco novella for FREE? Sign up for BV’s Mysteries in Crimetime newsletter at bvlawson.com and receive a FREE copy of "The Maltese Moon Rock"!Scott Drayco Thrillers in order:PLAYED TO DEATH (A Shamus Award Finalist and Best Mystery, Next Generation Book Awards)REQUIEM FOR INNOCENCEDIES IRAEELEGY IN SCARLETTHE SUCIDE SONATAPraise for BV's Mysteries in Crimetime:"Lawson's protagonist is greatly compelling." - Publishers Weekly Booklife Prize"This labyrinthine novel is great for those who love to be as intellectually frenzied as the detectives in the stories they read. They’ll be eagerly flipping back to look for Lawson’s strategically placed clues." - Library Journal"Lawson uses the gothic features of the abandoned Opera House to great effect, creating an atmospheric background for the crimes and the solving of them, all of it accompanied with music that's almost like another character. The pace never sagged and it kept me enthralled." - Long and Short Reviews"Lawson's book was so good, I read it twice from beginning to end...The citizens of Cape Unity are as diverse and multi-layered as any person living in the large cities, and Lawson portrayed them splendidly." - Reader's Favorite Reviews"The storyline here is nicely structured, and creatively ties together two murder mysteries, which occurred decades apart. The small town setting is ideal, the lead character engaging, and thesupporting cast interesting and diverse." - Omnimystery News"A nice tight mystery in a realistic setting. Totally enjoyable." - Terrie Farley Moran, national bestselling author of the Read 'Em and Eat Mystery Series"Now this story was close to brilliance...The plot was fast, dark and thrilling." - IHeartReading.netAll in all, an excellent read for lovers of quality mystery fiction." - Jacqueline Seewald, author of The Inferno Collection

Description: Three years ago, Scott Drayco left the FBI after an incident involving his partner, Mark “Sarg” Sargosian. Now a freelance crime consultant, Drayco often helps law enforcement on cases, but he never imagined his estranged former partner would turn up on his doorstep, pleading for Drayco’s help. A college student at an elite Washington, D.C., private college has been murdered, and the victim’s friend, Sarg’s own daughter Tara, might be the next target. The killer left behind a puzzling music code at the crime scene, and Drayco soon learns he has two things in common with the murdered girl - a music background and synesthesia. The case takes an even stranger turn after a second murder and a second music code, with signs pointing toward a possible ritualistic killing. Then, Drayco himself starts receiving coded messages and finds himself locked in a deadly game with a madman where only one of them may come out alive.Reviews: “Lawson has created a memorable character in Drayco, a concert pianist turned FBI agent, turned crime consultant. He also has the fascinating condition of synesthesia, which not only adds a mysterious depth to his character it is integral to the plot.” (BIG AL’S BOOKS AND PALS); “A notable title worth putting on your reading list.” (LIBRARY JOURNAL) Prizes: 2016 Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award FinalistAuthor Biography: Author, poet, and journalist BV Lawson's award-winning stories, poems and articles have appeared in dozens of publications and anthologies. BV is a member of Mystery Writers of America, International Association of Crime Writers, Sisters in Crime, Private Eye Writers of America, and International Thriller Writers. BV currently lives in Virginia with her husband and enjoys flying above the Chesapeake Bay in a little Cessna.Promotional Information: BV Lawson's Scott Drayco mystery series has sold copies in over forty countries with translations into Spanish and Italian and has received rave reviews: "Kept me enthralled"; "Was so good, I read it twice from beginning to end": "BV Lawson has created a memorable character in Drayco"; "The woven layers of character, plot, theme, and mystery mean that you can't read it fast enough." The series has also been honored by the Maryland Writers Association, American Writers Association, Next Generation Indie Book Awards, Shamus Awards, Library Journal, and the Killer Nashville Falchion Award.