Edition: First Edition, 2014
Available in: Kindle, Paperback
ISBN: 978-1497341890
Resistance Music
She came to Spain in grief. She found a truth she may not survive….
“Mikele, tell me.” Sancia clutched the housekeeper’s hands.
“Sancia.” The sharpness in Mikele’s voice surprised her. “Leave this alone, hija.”
“Mikele, please, I have to know.”
“It’s Danel’s doing. She loved him…. So she helped him… and his thugs.”
“Thugs? Who?”
“Euskadi Ta Askatasuna.”
“ETA? But… they’re violent. They’re… terrorists, no?”
Mikele shrugged. “I don’t know what they are, hija. There are good and bad, maybe. But it’s a bad business and you must leave it alone.”
A gripping international suspense novel filled with betrayal, political secrets, and unforgettable European settings
Set against the turbulent backdrop of Basque culture and Spanish history, RESISTANCE MUSIC delivers a gripping tale of secrets, loyalties and survival.
When a celebrated American rock star is murdered in northern Spain, her sister Sancia is thrust into a hidden world — one of radical separatist movements, dangerous allegiances and violent betrayals. With no knowledge of her family’s involvement or the forces closing in, she must navigate treachery and deceit to uncover the truth.
Haunted by her family’s past and hunted by men who will kill to keep their secrets, Sancia learns that some truths are more dangerous than lies, and some loyalties more deadly than betrayal.
From a castle perched on rugged Cantabrian cliffs to remote villages in the Spanish Pyrenees, RESISTANCE MUSIC explores the price of loyalty, the resilience of the human spirit, and the courage it takes to stand alone.
Perfect for fans of historical suspense, spy-thriller intensity, European political intrigue, and emotionally charged drama.
A powerful story of grief, courage, and the deadly cost of uncovering forbidden truths
Praise for Resistance Music
“A fantastic piece of writing, seizes the reader’s attention from cover to cover. The author brings out the joys and sorrows of the Basque people, and makes the reader want to know more…. there are moments in this book that are sheer genius in composition. For anyone traveling to the Basque region, it is a must buy. The ethical issues mentioned in terrorism and regional conflict are real-world, and the author portrays clearly how people arrive at these kinds of motivations, as well as the brutal realities of fighting back.” —Amazon review
“The author presents a suspenseful, tightly-woven plot, enhanced by well-researched facts and very real characters.” —Amazon Review
“The story is timely and provokes thoughts in any reader about contemporary struggles for self-rule and ideologies of sovereignty worldwide. Readers will get caught up in the changing rhythms of T.A. Barnes’ writing style; from racing across moonlit cliffs to melancholic starry nights and cavernous haunts.” —Amazon Review
“…a thrill ride with a history lesson attached.” —Goodreads Review
“This book grabbed my attention from the beginning, and it never let go. I loved the variety of characters and the opportunity to see events from so many different perspectives. The suspense was high throughout, and for much of the book it was unclear whether any of the characters could be trusted.” —Goodreads Review
