{"product_id":"the-beethoven-sequence-9781947915848","title":"The Beethoven Sequence","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if the president was a political outsider with no experience in government? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if he was mentally unstable?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat if he started eliminating his political opponents, one by one?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat if the President of the United States was insane?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt was as terrifying as it was implausible. Layton Stolz, a humble laborer, concealed a burning core of monomania and suppressed violence. Against all odds, Stolz is swept into the presidency of the United States. Coverup leads to murder as he consolidates authoritarian power. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBallard Whitmore, a young teacher falsely imprisoned for sexual misconduct, narrowly escapes assassination. Will high-spirited female reporter Sandy Duckworthy's desperate exposé, laying bare the corruption of a president who lost his grasp of reality, save him in time? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eElias, Gerald:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Gerald Elias leads a double life as a world class musician and critically acclaimed author. His award-winning Daniel Jacobus mystery series takes place in the dark corners of the classical music world. Devil's Trill, his debut novel, was a Barnes \u0026amp; Noble Discover: Great New Writers selection. Elias's prize-winning essay, War \u0026amp; Peace. And Music, excerpted from his memoir, Symphonies \u0026amp; Scorpions, was the subject of his TEDxSaltLakeCity2019 presentation. Many of his short stories and essays have appeared in prestigious journals ranging from Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine to The Strad. A former violinist with the Boston Symphony and associate concertmaster of the Utah Symphony, Elias has performed on five continents and has been music director of Salt Lake City's popular Vivaldi by Candlelight chamber orchestra series since 2004. He divides his time between Salt Lake City and West Stockbridge, Massachusetts, maintaining a vibrant concert career while continuing to expand his literary horizons.","brand":"Level Best Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50495047958802,"sku":"9781947915848","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_08dd3ede-aae3-4a95-9d1a-79db7c9e8a5d.jpg?v=1730670760","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-beethoven-sequence-9781947915848","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}