I realize that I never announced that my novel Black Adagio is finished and on sale at Amazon.
Black Adagio is my love letter to the art of dance. It weds two of my loves: horror and ballet. While every ballet class I ever took was filled with horror, what my protagonist goes through is much worse than a broken shank on a pointe shoe.
Having been inspired by the central idea years ago, completing Black Adagio is a dream come true. Drawing on my rich dance background, I infused Melissa Solange with the deep-seated emotions that drive someone towards seeking perfection. While still keeping the tale submerged under shroud-like layers of the macabre, the combination is delectable—and I couldn’t be happier with the result.
While those familiar with dance will recognize the terminology, those that are not will be allowed a glimpse into the inner workings of the very insular world of an aspiring ballerina. A mystery soaked in a Gothic atmosphere, Black Adagio makes a great read for anyone desirous of a trip into the supernatural.
So for all you aspiring ballerinas and professional dancers, it’s your turn to get lost in a story you’ll fully appreciate.
Black Adagio is suitable for both adult and a YA audience — anyone 14 and up. The genre is horror so be aware there are some terror-filled moments.
DESCRIPTION OF BLACK ADAGIO:
Melissa Solange is presented the chance of a lifetime. Chosen as a member of a new dance company, she works tirelessly perfecting the one element of ballet she’s never mastered–the adagio. As she rehearses, a dark force watches. Resurrected by the surprise addition of a classic ballet to the repertoire, the sinister work is thought to be cursed–destroying anyone who attempts to dance it.
When the production’s lead dancers begin to disappear, the old warning is taken more seriously. A death worshipping cult called The Innocents is blamed, but she is not so sure. They may be the scapegoat for an ultimate evil living in the woods of Holybrook. Desperate for an answer, she searches for what lurks in the shadows of the old trees before she becomes the next victim of the Danse Macabre.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
“If you love reading high-quality mysteries and horror fiction, you owe it to yourselves to add Wendy … to your ERDs!” — Catch the Wave #15, newyorkertimes.com
“Wendy Potocki knocked it out of the park. I see the memory of this story haunting my dreams every Halloween. Her writing style combined for her obvious respect for the genre make this book a must read. ” — Jenna of Books to Get Lost In
“the ending, wow! That was not what I was expecting in the slightest. The plot was paced well all the way through, but the ending itself kind of just crept up on me, and was suddenly right in front of me.” — Trips Down Imagination Road
“I had a really hard time putting it down … I found myself hooked by this dark supernatural tale about a sinister force lurking at Holybrook … a story with subtle dark forces and a plot that made me want to stay up … Creepy story, beautifully written prose” — Zombie Girl Shambling Blogspot
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The Official Black Adagio Book Trailer:
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