[Scott Drayco Mystery Series 03] • Dies Irae

[Scott Drayco Mystery Series 03] • Dies Irae

A mysterious music puzzle. A murdered co-ed. Sinister secrets.

Three years ago, Scott Drayco left the FBI after an incident with 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 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 increasingly sinister turn with a second murder, a second music code, and signs pointing toward a possible ritualistic killer. Then, Drayco himself starts receiving coded messages ...