In The Hollow Composer, a haunting sequel to The Animist's Violin, silence is the deadliest note of all. Elias Vale, a once-celebrated composer, lives in self-imposed exile after a catastrophic performance left the world fractured. But when a mysterious music box arrives at his doorstep-playing a warped version of his final masterpiece-he's drawn back into a symphony of shadows. The melody carries the voice of Leonie, the woman he loved and lost, and a warning: The Song is waking. Beneath London's streets, the Hollow Orchestra gathers, their conductor wielding a baton that bends memory into music. As statues weep ink and children hum tunes no one taught them, Elias must confront the truth-the Song isn't just sound. It's alive. And it remembers him. From the ruins of Vienna to the hidden archives of forbidden scores, The Hollow Composer weaves a tale of love, grief, and the power of a single note to unravel reality. Perfect for fans of Piranesi and The Night Circus, this darkly lyrical novel will leave you listening for the echoes long after the final page. Praise for The Hollow Composer: "A masterpiece of gothic fantasy-where music is magic, and every silence hums with secrets." "Unputdownable. The prose sings, the horror lingers, and the ending will haunt you." "Unlock the Echoes of a Forgotten Melody." "Turn the page. Hear the Song. Remember."