Brooklyn's Song

Sydney Arrison

Jun 2017 · Lilactyme Productions · Narrated by Daniela Acitelli

About this audiobook

Brooklyn’s Song is a suspenseful mystery. That features a multi-ethnic cast of characters. This “absorbing story” begins with the lead character, Brooklyn Pierce, witnessing the attempted assassination of her father, the first elected African-American Governor of New York, Sage Pierce.

Leading the ensuing investigation is Korean-American Detective Song Kai. He’s immediately thrust into a perceived web of political conspiracy. Forcing him to delve into Governor Pierce’s past and the apparent suicide of his wife 23 years prior. After developing feelings for Brooklyn and unearthing dark tragic secrets. Song is plagued by the memory of his own wife’s death, and the possibility of taking down the father Brooklyn loves and admires. Twists turn into a heart-wrenching and shocking climax that reveals a profound love.

Ratings and reviews

Brooklyn’s song is carefully woven, beautifully crafted crime thriller. The story opens with the introduction lead character, Brooklyn Pierce, a teacher and philanthropist. Her father Sage Pierce, a self-made billionaire is the first elected African American Governor of New York. Brooklyn witnessed the attempted assassination of her father and his fiancé in the announcement ceremony for seeking next term. A grueling investigation leading by detective Song Kai is underway. With the culprit freely roaming in public, can Brooklyn go back to her normal life? What will be the outcome of the investigation? Crime thrillers always hold high interest in my reading list. We are following the detective and the whole story is seeing through his perspective. How he analyses and put each piece of the puzzle to solve a larger mystery determines the course of the story. This single point of view itself creates suspense. In this crime drama, we can experience everything, a heartwarming romance, love, family bond, betrayal, heartbreak and greed. Every little piece of emotion is carefully included and woven together with perfect moments in the story. The story quickly gets its pace from the second chapter itself. The author takes just enough time to introduce the lead characters. The mysteries are suddenly unveiled and the plot gets twists and turns at regular intervals. The narration is simple and free-flowing. We can easily follow the narratives of Brooklyn and Song. What makes this thriller a perfect one is there are no loose ends left at the end. Every mystery is solved and the puzzle is cracked in the climax. Even the author included a beautiful epilogue too at the end to bring completeness to the story.