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Description
Put on some Zeppelin, pour yourself a glass of Tang, and get ready for
some hot sex, drugs and rock n' roll in this thrilling paranormal romance...
It’s the summer of 1974 and 21-year old Dawn Emerson has only three things she wants to do: compete one last time in the Ellensburg Rodeo, win back her ex-boyfriend Ryan, and become the best damn music journalist at Central Washington University. But all her plans are left in the dust when she’s contacted by Creem magazine to go on the road with one of her favorite groups, the up-and-coming metal band, Hybrid.
At first the assignment reads like a dream come true. Not only will Dawn land some much-needed credibility as a female music journalist, but she’ll finally get to experience life from the other side of the stage, and maybe crack the drunken, enigmatic code that is guitarist Sage Knightly. Instead, Dawn finds herself on an aging tour bus filled with ego-maniacs, band politics and a whole lot of sex, drugs and rock n’ roll. When monsters start showing up in dressing rooms and some of Sage’s groupies become increasingly strange and dangerous, Dawn discovers the band is not only going places – they’re going straight to Hell.
And Dawn has a backstage pass.
It’s the summer of 1974 and 21-year old Dawn Emerson has only three things she wants to do: compete one last time in the Ellensburg Rodeo, win back her ex-boyfriend Ryan, and become the best damn music journalist at Central Washington University. But all her plans are left in the dust when she’s contacted by Creem magazine to go on the road with one of her favorite groups, the up-and-coming metal band, Hybrid.
At first the assignment reads like a dream come true. Not only will Dawn land some much-needed credibility as a female music journalist, but she’ll finally get to experience life from the other side of the stage, and maybe crack the drunken, enigmatic code that is guitarist Sage Knightly. Instead, Dawn finds herself on an aging tour bus filled with ego-maniacs, band politics and a whole lot of sex, drugs and rock n’ roll. When monsters start showing up in dressing rooms and some of Sage’s groupies become increasingly strange and dangerous, Dawn discovers the band is not only going places – they’re going straight to Hell.
And Dawn has a backstage pass.
Book Review
I have to say this
was my first Karina Halle book, and there is no disappointment here. I am seriously screaming at my self for not
getting to this sooner...... Curse you my obnoxiously long TBR library (ok, ok
I secretly love it). This book falls into my rock star, paranormal romance, and
Terror category. It's the first one I've read in this category (cheers), but it
won't be the last! (Thank goodness there will be a book #2).
This is Dawn and Sage's story. The book is told from Dawn’s POV taking place in the 1970’s. Sex, drugs and rock-n-roll anyone? Dawn is a 21 year old, red head rodeo queen/ aspiring music journalist from the middle of no where. One day her life changes when she gets the job offer of her dreams, writing a piece on the band Hybrid for Creem magazine. Hybrid is introduced in this book as a band that has the potential to change the sound of rock one day (at least in Dawn’s mind).
This is Dawn and Sage's story. The book is told from Dawn’s POV taking place in the 1970’s. Sex, drugs and rock-n-roll anyone? Dawn is a 21 year old, red head rodeo queen/ aspiring music journalist from the middle of no where. One day her life changes when she gets the job offer of her dreams, writing a piece on the band Hybrid for Creem magazine. Hybrid is introduced in this book as a band that has the potential to change the sound of rock one day (at least in Dawn’s mind).
Once Dawn meets up
with the band on tour, she realizes she may have got more then she bargained
for. The band members kept me on my toes in this book. I loved some/hated
others, but there crazy personalities made this book one crazy ride. Sage is
the leader/musical mastermind of the band and Dawn’s crush.
“His gray green eyes were clear and piercing,
framed, dramatically by his low, strong brow. Black curly hair fell softly on
his forehead and onto the sides. His dimpled chin was strong and his bottom lip
was full with an upper lip that curved sweetly. His skin was bronzed and looked
more exotic in person, alluding to his rumored Hispanic ancestry.”--Dawn
I mean with this
description what’s not to love about this man…Except maybe the fact that strange unexplained things
(supernatural) keep happening around him and his band mates. I loved dawn’s
character (you guys know I love a strong female lead). When things got CRAZY,
she stayed the course. No matter how much others pushed her to leave/run away
she stayed and fought (you go girl fist pumps!!).
This book had a
little of everything, Sex, drugs, great music references, the devil’s soldiers,
and oh ya musical myths (my favorite). Sage/dawn’s relationship was a hot/cold
one. They both were stubborn characters, but the friendship/relationship that
eventually developed between them was great. Sage/dawn found a common ground
through there love of music and not so happy childhoods (the lose of there
mothers, heart breaking).
As the book continued to play out, we discover
that all the bad vibes and creepy/supernatural sightings dawn is witnessing are
for one reason…..Sage made a deal
with the DEVIL! My favorite part of this book was the musical myth reference.
Being a Louisiana
“Do you know the story of that song crossroads?
By the blues guy? Robert Johnson” – Sage/Dawn
At this point I’m
screaming I KNEW IT!!
Besides the musical
myth part, the ending of this book is what really had me turning the pages. I
mean WOW…Black Magic, sex, mental breakdowns, bus
crashes, all out fights with the devil’s soldiers, declarations of love and
another unexpected deal with the Devil (yup a crazy ride). I really liked this
book. Mrs. Halle took her readers on one crazy wild ride with this one. This
book left me wanting more, screaming this cant be the end of it (thank goodness
for the epilogue and there will be a book #2, lol). If you haven’t experienced
a terror read, I recommend this one.
Good job Mrs. Halle.
I can’t wait to continue this series and read book #2.
Book Rating: B/4
Cheers,
Dr. Books
