Death Is the Cool Night

Death Is the Cool Night . . .

Murder, passion, music and war combine in this riveting story of a troubled pianist who doesn’t know if he’s a murderer!

EDGAR-NOMINATED AUTHOR LIBBY STERNBERG tells the brooding story of a classical pianist-turned-conductor who cannot remember the night his nemesis was murdered. Did he commit the crime—or did an enchanting soprano do it, a woman with whom he is falling in love? In the fall of 1941, as war creeps ever closer, his freedom and happiness depend on his ability to either identify the murderer or recall his own actions that night. With parallels to well-known operas, Death Is the Cool Night takes readers behind the scenes of a music conservatory and into the heart of some of the most beautiful compositions ever written for voice.

DEATH IS THE COOL NIGHT IS LIBBY STERNBERG's first adult mystery, but she is also the author of four young adult mysteries, the first of which was an Edgar nominee. Her historical novel inspired by Bronte's Jane Eyre and titled Sloane Hall is available in hardcover and digitally Writing as Libby Malin, she is the author of three humorous women's fiction books—Loves Me, Loves Me Not; Fire Me; and My Own Personal Soap Opera.

Praise for Libby Sternberg’s recent mysteries:

The Case Against My Brother

 “A riveting story of faith and betrayal against a background of bigotry. Touching and inspiring.”—Mystery Novelist Carolyn Hart

 “…taut, vivid and stirring . . . highly recommended” – Library Journal

 “This fast-paced novel has an interesting blend of fiction and fact, illuminating many issues plaguing immigrant families during a volatile time in America. Polish and Catholic, the main characters not only face stereotypes that accompany poverty, but also combat harsh racism… readers are easily swept up in the adventure as the eye-opening mystery unfolds.” —School Library Journal

Recovering Dad

 The Balducci sisters and their mom are believable and warm characters. I highly recommend this book.” – I Love a Mystery

 “Recovering Dad is an excellent story . . . Libby Sternberg is an Edgar Allan Poe award finalist for her first Bianca novel, and now that I've read this novel, I can understand why.”— Roundtable Review by Tracy Farnsworth

If you enjoy DEATH IS THE COOL NIGHT, also look for LOST TO THE WORLD, the second mystery in this series. LOST TO THE WORLD features Detective Sean Reilly as he tracks down the murderer of a Hopkins researcher on the eve of the polio vaccine trials.