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FINALIST – NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR SUSPENSE 2025
FINALIST – 2025 BEST BOOK AWARD MYSTERY/SUSPENSE, American Book Fest

Continuing the story of pianist Maggie O'Shea introduced in Book #1, The Lost Concerto... Echoes on the Wind is Book #4 in this Award-Winning Classical Music Suspense Series:

TWO STRONG WOMEN, CONNECTED OVER THE DECADES BY THE ECHO OF MUSIC…

In 1943 war-torn France, a young woman on the Night Train to Paris has a chance meeting with two very different men who will change her life, setting in motion a Dual Timeline story that will resonate like ripples on water for generations to come.

Many years later, classical pianist Maggie O’Shea is drawn to Brittany by a long-lost letter from her Grandmother Clair and the memory-stirring music of Chopin. But before Maggie can discover the secrets of her past, a ruthless killer named Dane re-appears in her life, threatening her upcoming wedding and those she loves.

Set against the backdrop of the international music world, Maggie will learn her Grandmother’s story, chord by chord, through Chopin’s Preludes. She will face a final confrontation with Dane. And, in one shocking moment, her love story will take a heart-breaking turn that will change her life and echo into her future.

Past and present converge in this haunting tale of loss and sacrifice, friendship and family, courage and survival – and the transcendent power of hope, music, and love.

&quot;Echoes on the Wind by Helaine Mario is a beautifully written story that combines family, music, and history together. The characters made this a joy to read... a story that is a classic for all generations.&quot; - The AR Critique<b> </b>
"Simply a phenomenal story... This story will bring tears to your eyes. It will also bring joy. I absolutely loved this story, every last page." — Elaine Sapp, IG reviewer
"This romantic thriller was full of adventure, secrets, love, hardship, suspense, and a memorable cast of characters that added to the storyline and kept me engaged. I finished the book in one day because it was fast-paced, intriguing, and unpredictable...Immerse yourself in Maggie O'Shea's world. You won't be disappointed!" — Books R Us
"The story is well written, full of rich historical detail... the author has woven together the past and future. The characters are well-developed, and the storyline is engaging. I will be going back and reading the series from the beginning." — Connie's History Classroom
"Full of emotion... Echoes on the Wind combines good character development to build a rich story full of history and suspense." — Novels Alive
"WOW! I could not put this book down. The main characters are all fully developed, more so if you have read the entire series, and I feel like they could walk right off the page. All the books are intriguing, pull you in, and are worth reading. I highly recommend this harrowing romantic suspense/WWII historical fiction and the entire engaging series!" — Avonna Loves Genres

"I am loving it. Your lovely words are my path back to reading. Thank you." — Debbie Haupt, Book Reviewer
"I love an author who can pull the reader into the book in the very first chapter." — Country Mamas With Kids
"Echoes on the Wind - Two stories linked by family through time... healing, forgiveness and resolution are finally able to happen. The thread that holds it together is the music, the art, and the poetry of the hearts that poured forth." — Karen Laird, Reviewer, Shade Tree Book Reviews