Joplin's Ghost

In Joplin's Ghost, acclaimed author Tananarive Due weaves a haunting narrative centered on Phoenix Smalls, a promising R & B singer whose ascent to fame is jeopardized when she becomes intertwined with the spirit of legendary ragtime composer Scott Joplin. After a mysterious encounter at a historical St. Louis site, Phoenix is thrust into a world of bizarre and erotic experiences that blur the lines between her modern ambitions and Joplin's tragic past. As violence erupts in her current life, Phoenix must summon her inner strength and the support of a music writer who believes in her, all while battling the specter trying to claim her future.