Review: The Mozart Conspiracy

May 20, 2011

Summary (from Goodreads): A centuries-old mystery. An “accidental” death. A conspiracy that may end in murder. Former British Special Air Service officer Ben Hope is running for his life. Enlisted by Leigh Llewellyn—the beautiful, world-famous opera star and Ben’s first love—to investigate her brother, Oliver’s, mysterious death, Ben finds himself caught up in a puzzle dating back to the 1700s.

At the time of his death, Oliver was working on a new book about Mozart. Though the official report states that Oliver died in a tragic accident, the facts don’t add up. But as Ben and Leigh dig deeper, they find that Oliver’s research reveals that Mozart, a notable Freemason, may have been killed by a shadowy and powerful splinter group of the organization. The only proof lies in a missing letter, believed to have been written by Mozart himself. When Leigh and Ben receive a video documenting a ritual sacrifice performed by hooded men, they realize that the sect is still in existence today and will stop at nothing to keep its secrets.

From the dreaming spires of Oxford and Venice’s labyrinthine canals to the majestic architecture of Vienna, Ben and Leigh must race across Europe to uncover the truth behind the Mozart conspiracy before they become its next victims.

My Thoughts: I enjoyed this book, although I was very dissatisfied by the ending. Why can’t people just be happy in this genre?

Anyway, this is a fast-paced thriller with plenty of twists and turns. Some of it is a bit predictable (this genre seems somewhat formulaic to me so far), but I still was surprised by the turn of some of the events.

Sorry this is so brief, but I don’t want to spoil things. Plus, honestly, I waited too long to write out the review. My thoughts are fuzzy, at best. I’m currently reading another thriller, and am afraid that’s muddled my recollection of this one.

Anyway, will I read this again? Probably not. It was good, but I feel like once was enough. Will I seek out the other books in this Ben Hope series? You bet.

My Rating: 3.5 stars

Source: Received through Crazy Book Tours for review.

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Challenges: Counts for 100 Books in a Year Reading Challenge 2011 and the Mystery & Suspense Challenge 2011.

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