"A fast-paced, hardboiled tale with a warm heart. Jim Fusilli's protagonist is a man of integrity and passion, dedicated to music, underdogs, hard work, food, and the love of his life. It's impossible not to root for him." - Howard Fishman, author of To Anyone Who Ever Asks: The Life, Music, and Mystery of Connie Converse

"In A Song for Katy Shayne, Jim Fusilli has crafted a compelling blend of the world of journalism with the world of music. Fusilli brings us behind the scenes where we see for ourselves the seamier side of the music business. He's created a fascinating character in Jack Fiorello, a music critic on the cusp of being put out to pasture, who's drawn into a decades old suicide of a young, up-and-coming folk singer. Fiorello knows a good story when he sees one, as does Fusilli, who takes the reader on a wild ride, as he tries to get a handle on why a talented young woman might have taken her own life." - Charles Salzberg, a 3-time Shamus Award nominee, is a former magazine journalist and author of Man on the Run.

"Blending an evocative plot and an unrivaled understanding of the music industry, Jim Fusilli has crafted in A Song for Katy Shayne a mystery that captivates from start to finish and features one of the most unusual protagonists you'll likely ever meet. The story centers on aging, laid-off, music critic Jack Fiorello, who finds himself investigating the death of an aspiring, openly gay folk singer named Katy Shayne. According to the NYPD, Shayne committed suicide in 1977 by throwing herself off the roof of a Manhattan high-rise. The deeper Fiorello digs, however, the more he comes to be convinced otherwise. His journey to uncover the truth will lead him into the ghostly past of New York's once-burgeoning folk scene, and to the unearthing of secrets never meant to be found. Fusilli's writing talents, shaped by his many years as rock-and-pop critic for the Wall Street Journal, shine through on every page. His prose is sharp and heartfelt. With its richly authentic atmospherics, unforgettable characters, and a plot that will keep you guessing, A Song for Katy Shayne is a must-read for anyone who appreciates vintage music and a unique story well-told." - David Freed, Pulitzer Prize-winning former reporter for the Los Angeles Times and author of the best-selling Cordell Logan mystery series