When a punk band's big break turns deadly, can they clear their names-and get out alive?
It's 1986, and the struggling punk band Bombs Away! spends their free time playing for all forty of their adoring fans. That is, until they're booked to headline the biggest club in town. Is it possible that, just maybe, this might be their big break?
But when the band members Sticks, Tom, and Sam arrive to rehearse for the big show, they find a gruesome scene. Someone has murdered their manager, Charlie. And with all evidence pointing to them, the band members become prime suspects.
Suddenly faced with more than just empty clubs and forgotten lyrics, Bombs Away! sets out to prove their innocence. As they dig deeper into Charlie's past, they uncover a tangled web of secrets that ties their manager to a dangerous underworld-one that has been watching their every move. Now, faced with a determined detective, a shadowy figure lurking in the city's underbelly, and their last hope to turn their careers around fading, Bombs Away! is in way over their heads. And the closer they get to the truth, the more they realize that Charlie's death was only the beginning-and if they aren't careful, they'll be next.
Grab your copy of Backbeat now and dive into a heart-pounding punk rock thriller where every note could be your last!
Review :
In a wonderful display of mystery and charm, Sargent crafts a cozy, pulp fiction gem that captivates readers from the first page. The story follows a ragtag band of relatable, quirky misfits as they embark on an adventure to solve a murder in their town.
The dynamic between the group members is heartwarming, funny, and personable. Sargent masterfully weaves a "whodunnit" with the quick-paced, light reading experience expected of a pulp fiction.
For fans of cozy mysteries and those looking for a nostalgic escape, this novel is an absolute must-read. Sargent has delivered a story that is not only entertaining, but deeply satisfying. I eagerly await more adventures from this talented author and his lovable cast of characters.
-Larissa Antonioni, A Realm of Lies and Power
"Dirty money, drugs, murder, and three punks trying to make it big or die trying!"
- Jaymie Wagner, author of the Sing For Me trilogy
