ANN PARKER is the author of the award-winning Silver Rush historical mystery series set in the 1880s, featuring music store owner and nineteenth-century angel investor Inez Stannert. A science writer by day, Ann lives in the San Francisco Bay area and is a member of Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, and Women Writing the West.
"""Meticulously researched and full of rich period details, Mortal Music is a gripping read. Nineteenth century San Francisco springs to life in Ann Parker's capable hands, and her characters will stay will you long after you've finished the last page. Highly recommended."" - Tasha Alexander, New York Times bestselling author of the Lady Emily series ""Richly nuanced period details and vivid characters enhance a plot that takes some surprising turns."" - Publishers Weekly ""The detailed and devious plot makes this book difficult to set aside."" - Historical Novel Society"