

The Art of Mystery
Writing is my passion, but I have an abiding appreciation for other art forms. This weekend, I attended a breathtaking performance of Mahler’s No. 2, his “Resurrection” symphony in Denver. I’m planning how to weave this music into my second Riley novel. After all, Riley is a lover of classical music—a cultured exterminator being a character with enchanting dissonance. And Mahler’s symphony touches on the meanings of life and the mysteries of death (the latter being Riley’