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about the book
A split-time romance from an award-winning author
When a choral composer and conductor falls victim to creative block, he resorts to his fallback plan of teaching high school choir. Callum Knight’s goal at Peterson High is simple: rediscover his muse, extract himself from teaching, and get back to Boston as quickly as possible.
As the long-suffering accompanist at the high school, Peterson-native Blair Emerson has watched the revolving door of choir directors and their negative impact on her choirs over the last few years. She is less than impressed when a disheveled Callum stumbles in on his first day.
But then they discover an unsigned, unfinished, and handwritten choral composition by a clear musical genius. Blair recalls rumors of Iris, a Peterson student from the 1970s who composed music but was found dead during her senior year. Blair and Callum work to determine if the piece is hers, and the truth they uncover shakes both of them to the core.
With rhythm and flair, Amanda Wen takes readers on an unexpected journey into the depths of a small town’s history in this riveting first book in the Melodies and Memories duology.
publisher: kregel publications
release date: october 21, 2025
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review
a story of music, secrets, and romance from amanda wen!
callum's inspiration for composing has been missing lately, so he's taken on the position of choir teacher at peterson high until his muse returns. of course, accompanist blair emerson's not happy to see another teacher planning to come and go from the lives of her students. they must still find a way to work together for the next year, though, and as they're digging through the choir library, they find a composition that just might change everything...
echoes of a silent song is quite the emotional story, as these characters find love and hope in unexpected places. it weaves past and present with great intrigue (and i couldn't help hoping, while getting to know iris, that the present story about her was just wrong), but also delivers great moments of trusting God, changing plans, and enjoying the beauty of music.
it's a lovely story, and i think fans of uplifting contemporary fiction are sure to love it, like i did.
considerations:
—language: none
—spice: kisses only
—faith: strong themes
—content: death (via suicide or murder), toxic relationships
about the author
Amanda Wen is a Carol– and Selah Award–winning and Parable best-selling author of inspirational romance and split-time women’s fiction, including Roots of Wood and Stone, The Songs That Could Have Been, and The Rhythm of Fractured Grace. She is also a professional musician. She lives in Wichita, Kansas, with her husband and three children.
Connect with Amanda by visiting amandawen.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.
giveaway
(1) winner will receive a signed copy of Echoes of a Silent Song and a $20 Amazon gift card!
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can't wait to read this one! thanks so much for sharing your thoughts :)
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