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Rockapocalypse: Disharmony of Justice
1974
It started out as a typical summer in a small southern town for 15-yr old Pete Travers and his friends, until the real rock stars showed up.
Real dead that is.
When bizarre occurrences, unexplained disappearances, and outpourings of prejudice become frequent in Harper's Mill, the four friends discover they've been destined for a gig far more challenging than anything they ever imagined.
The rockers join forces with the four teens to rid the town of a hatred so intense, it has bred its own evil in the most unlikely of places. But will they succeed?
2011
Thirty-seven years later, record industry mogul Peter Travers lies in a coma as the result of a horrific auto accident. As he teeters between life and death, he relives the life-changing events from the past in his mind.
When his friends reunite to stand watch and offer their support, they realize Peter's auto crash was no accident. They also discover that the powers that saved them all those years ago have returned. But the question that burns in their hearts is: Why?
The power of music's timeless message, the bonds of friendship, and a gift from God culminate in a cataclysmic battle that reaches to the gates of heaven.
Is their faith strong enough to protect Peter and his family from the evil force that struggles to claim what he deems rightfully his - Peter's very soul?
It started out as a typical summer in a small southern town for 15-yr old Pete Travers and his friends, until the real rock stars showed up.
Real dead that is.
When bizarre occurrences, unexplained disappearances, and outpourings of prejudice become frequent in Harper's Mill, the four friends discover they've been destined for a gig far more challenging than anything they ever imagined.
The rockers join forces with the four teens to rid the town of a hatred so intense, it has bred its own evil in the most unlikely of places. But will they succeed?
2011
Thirty-seven years later, record industry mogul Peter Travers lies in a coma as the result of a horrific auto accident. As he teeters between life and death, he relives the life-changing events from the past in his mind.
When his friends reunite to stand watch and offer their support, they realize Peter's auto crash was no accident. They also discover that the powers that saved them all those years ago have returned. But the question that burns in their hearts is: Why?
The power of music's timeless message, the bonds of friendship, and a gift from God culminate in a cataclysmic battle that reaches to the gates of heaven.
Is their faith strong enough to protect Peter and his family from the evil force that struggles to claim what he deems rightfully his - Peter's very soul?
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312 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 4, 2012
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About the author
Byron Suggs
5 books34 followers Byron Suggs is the author of the highly acclaimed paranormal/adventure novel ROCKAPOCALYPSE, and the mystery/thriller, COLD CURRENTS. His third novel, THE LAYERS BENEATH (the follow-up to Cold Currents and second book in the Detective Bobby Taylor series), is expected in the Fall of 2016.
His short works of fiction have appeared in publications such as Aries: A Journal of Arts and Literature and Black Heart Magazine (e-zine). In 2014, he released the short farcical comedy, ANYTHING BUT, under his own publishing imprint.
Byron resides in the rural Piedmont of North Carolina, where he divides his time between family, writing, and domestic labor.
His short works of fiction have appeared in publications such as Aries: A Journal of Arts and Literature and Black Heart Magazine (e-zine). In 2014, he released the short farcical comedy, ANYTHING BUT, under his own publishing imprint.
Byron resides in the rural Piedmont of North Carolina, where he divides his time between family, writing, and domestic labor.
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January 12, 2015
Rockapocalypse: A Disharmony of Justice by Byron Suggs is a fantastical story of good versus evil set in time about early 70s when the KKK was very active in rural America. Buddy Holly was killed in a plane crash in 1959. He's immediately born into a baby boy. His mother names him Peter Traverse. The story treads present time to the past. It mentions several issues from Peter's past the influence his circle of friends. His friends are Arlo, Martin, black Percy and his future wife Marcie. Present day Peter is in a car accident and on life support. Mr. and Mrs. Traverse arrive. Then Percy shows up. He's a minister and has six fingers on his left hand. Marcia's two children, come to the hospital from their respective colleges. Then Martin arrives. Arlo calls from the airport and he comes over. The old gang is back together and they will be needed to save Peter.
August 20, 2015
During the summer of ’74 in Harper’s Mill, a small southern town, Pete and his friends have been destined for a time they won’t forget. Shedding innocence as they watch demonstrations by KKK members, experience strange disappearances, and even kidnapping. These group of friends have been fated together for such a time as this.
From beginning to end, from ’74 to 2011 it is a life changing ride for them all (Pete, Arlo, Martin, Percy, and Marge) including Buddy, Mojo, Pearl and Jimi. Yes, on a journey such as this you have to have help from some very famous and very much dead musicians if you are to soothe the savage beasts that are roaming.
Rockapocalypse encompasses the innocence of youth, coming of age, ignorance, hate and blind faith in something larger than a single human being. There are no two ways about it, they all had been chosen, at that time, for their purpose to fulfill.
From beginning to end, from ’74 to 2011 it is a life changing ride for them all (Pete, Arlo, Martin, Percy, and Marge) including Buddy, Mojo, Pearl and Jimi. Yes, on a journey such as this you have to have help from some very famous and very much dead musicians if you are to soothe the savage beasts that are roaming.
Rockapocalypse encompasses the innocence of youth, coming of age, ignorance, hate and blind faith in something larger than a single human being. There are no two ways about it, they all had been chosen, at that time, for their purpose to fulfill.
April 27, 2017
Rockapocalypse by Byron Suggs is a surprising book where nothing is at it seems. This book reminded me of the early writings of Stephen King.
The very first chapter is intriguing, and leads the reader down a path of present and past, bizzare encounters that leave the hair on the back of your neck standing up.
The story is fascinating and keeps the reader glued to the very end.
I won this book through Goodreads. Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this book.
The very first chapter is intriguing, and leads the reader down a path of present and past, bizzare encounters that leave the hair on the back of your neck standing up.
The story is fascinating and keeps the reader glued to the very end.
I won this book through Goodreads. Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this book.
November 24, 2012
The moment Peter Travers was born, the soul of Buddy Holly was ascending into Heaven. Fifteen years later, Peter was having a wonderful summer with his friends, and his girlfriend, Margie. That dreamy summer turned into a nightmare as their small town of Harper’s Mill learned what hate and evil could do. As people start disappearing and the Ku Klux Klan make their presence known, these five children discover their true destiny. Four famous dead rockers and five teenagers combine forces in order to rid their town of hatred. However unbeknownst to Peter’s friends, a plan is in motion that will have them all reuniting thirty-seven years later, while Peter lies close to death in a coma. As Peter relives his past, will his friends and the rockers be able to save his soul in the present, or will it cost them everything?
Byron Suggs has created a superb and flawless tale of love versus hate. Two stories and two time periods combine into one powerful adventure. A classic coming-of-age story with a magical rocker twist will introduce a new set of readers to the genre of Southern Literature. For fans of Southern Lit, this book will be a must-read! Suggs demonstrates an unbelievable talent as he flawlessly changes dialect between the characters and the time periods. This book will surely give readers goosebumps. I highly recommend this book to everyone.
Notes:
Byron Suggs provided a copy of this book for me to review. To learn more about this author and his books, please visit his website: http://byronsuggs.com
This review was originally posted on my website, Ariesgrl Book Reviews: http://ariesgrlreview.com
Byron Suggs has created a superb and flawless tale of love versus hate. Two stories and two time periods combine into one powerful adventure. A classic coming-of-age story with a magical rocker twist will introduce a new set of readers to the genre of Southern Literature. For fans of Southern Lit, this book will be a must-read! Suggs demonstrates an unbelievable talent as he flawlessly changes dialect between the characters and the time periods. This book will surely give readers goosebumps. I highly recommend this book to everyone.
Notes:
Byron Suggs provided a copy of this book for me to review. To learn more about this author and his books, please visit his website: http://byronsuggs.com
This review was originally posted on my website, Ariesgrl Book Reviews: http://ariesgrlreview.com
October 5, 2012
Review - Rockapolypse by Byron Suggs
Born with the small strangeness of gripping something foreign, Peter lives what many would deem to be a normal life... until he is 15 years old, then life gets... interesting. Thankfully he doesn’t go into it alone and has friends among him who battle the craziness that has taken over his small town. What happens that summer brings all of them closer together and leaves a lasting impression on each of them which carries them into their adult lives.
A story within a story the 15 year old friends tale is told through the memories of Peter who is laid up in bed in a coma. Each of the old friends know something is up and is brought back together in this dire time of need. Not only friends from that age, but friends who were not from that era, but still from that time when they were only 15 years old.
An interesting story with music, an orangoutang, spirits, and a few other off the wall dealings. You learn about each friend in the current time, but then also back in the 60’s. The description of the era and the people are very well done and the story flows very well even with the jumping of time periods.
The ending will take you for a spin as there are things you would not have guessed as you were going along. This is a piece that was easy and enjoyable to read. I highly recommend it to anyone.
Born with the small strangeness of gripping something foreign, Peter lives what many would deem to be a normal life... until he is 15 years old, then life gets... interesting. Thankfully he doesn’t go into it alone and has friends among him who battle the craziness that has taken over his small town. What happens that summer brings all of them closer together and leaves a lasting impression on each of them which carries them into their adult lives.
A story within a story the 15 year old friends tale is told through the memories of Peter who is laid up in bed in a coma. Each of the old friends know something is up and is brought back together in this dire time of need. Not only friends from that age, but friends who were not from that era, but still from that time when they were only 15 years old.
An interesting story with music, an orangoutang, spirits, and a few other off the wall dealings. You learn about each friend in the current time, but then also back in the 60’s. The description of the era and the people are very well done and the story flows very well even with the jumping of time periods.
The ending will take you for a spin as there are things you would not have guessed as you were going along. This is a piece that was easy and enjoyable to read. I highly recommend it to anyone.
January 23, 2013
Peter Travers was born by gripping a piece of guitar pick. That is what the first sign that he is special. He is not the same with other babies. When he is 15 years old, the adventure begins. When he is having a wonderful summer with his friends and his girlfriend named Margie, hate and evil covers Harper’s Mill, a little town where he lives. They join forces with the spirits of four famous dead rock stars to battle hatred and evil. Unpredictably, the adventure comes back thirty years later, when Pete lies in a coma after getting an accident. The only thing that can change it is just the power of music.
Byron Suggs combines the life of Pete in 1974 and 2011 perfectly. He mixes up fantasy, imagination, and adventure in a good way. I highly recommend this book to those who loves music.
Notes:
I am so glad that the author gave me the digital copy of this book to review.
Well, I am not from English-spoken country (but I studies English Literature at Brawijaya University), so I am sorry because it took a long time to finish reading the novel. Sorry if I made mistakes in writing the review :)
Byron Suggs combines the life of Pete in 1974 and 2011 perfectly. He mixes up fantasy, imagination, and adventure in a good way. I highly recommend this book to those who loves music.
Notes:
I am so glad that the author gave me the digital copy of this book to review.
Well, I am not from English-spoken country (but I studies English Literature at Brawijaya University), so I am sorry because it took a long time to finish reading the novel. Sorry if I made mistakes in writing the review :)
February 13, 2013
I made the mistake of trying to read Rockapocalypse before bed. It was such a page-turner that I lost quite a bit of sleep. Though Rock is author Byron Suggs' debut novel, he charges from the gate like an old pro.
The action is divided between hero Peter Travers' childhood in 1970s-era Harper Mill and present day where a grown Peter is hospitalized after a terrible traffic accident. In their youth, Peter and his friends faced a great evil that corrupted the small town from within—an evil that manifested itself in acts of hate and violence. Now adults, the strange events of their past have begun to affect their present-day lives. Fate and divine intervention play big parts in the tale, primarily through the appearances of iconic—and long-deceased—Sixties rock stars.
Suggs is a good writer. He has an effective command of imagery and detail, the kind of detail that immerses the reader in the story. Rockapocalypse is funny at times, unpleasant at times, but interesting always. I encourage you to read it...all the way to The End (sorry...I couldn't resist a shameless Doors reference).
The action is divided between hero Peter Travers' childhood in 1970s-era Harper Mill and present day where a grown Peter is hospitalized after a terrible traffic accident. In their youth, Peter and his friends faced a great evil that corrupted the small town from within—an evil that manifested itself in acts of hate and violence. Now adults, the strange events of their past have begun to affect their present-day lives. Fate and divine intervention play big parts in the tale, primarily through the appearances of iconic—and long-deceased—Sixties rock stars.
Suggs is a good writer. He has an effective command of imagery and detail, the kind of detail that immerses the reader in the story. Rockapocalypse is funny at times, unpleasant at times, but interesting always. I encourage you to read it...all the way to The End (sorry...I couldn't resist a shameless Doors reference).
May 12, 2014
The Day The Music Died And Was Reborn :)
I picked this up because it was in the top 100 free at the same time as mine and the heading jumped out at me. The cover is a little bit bland but sometimes, the title can pull the weight and this one does.
This is a beautifully written story. If Stephen King, Stephen Spielberg, Dean Koontz and Kevin Costner formed a band this would be their song :) Told through a Coma victim's memories, the entire concept of this novel is HIGHLY original, creative and lyrically beautiful without becoming maudlin.
I love any stories set in the Deep South in its Iconic hey day and Rockapocalypse manages to re-use a setting used by so many wonderful writers and directors before, stays true to that stereotype and yet adds a brilliant new perspective to it all. If this is a self-published author than he hides it well ;)
Would recommend highly to anyone who is into classic music, the 60's or is just looking for something new, different and sentimental :)
I picked this up because it was in the top 100 free at the same time as mine and the heading jumped out at me. The cover is a little bit bland but sometimes, the title can pull the weight and this one does.
This is a beautifully written story. If Stephen King, Stephen Spielberg, Dean Koontz and Kevin Costner formed a band this would be their song :) Told through a Coma victim's memories, the entire concept of this novel is HIGHLY original, creative and lyrically beautiful without becoming maudlin.
I love any stories set in the Deep South in its Iconic hey day and Rockapocalypse manages to re-use a setting used by so many wonderful writers and directors before, stays true to that stereotype and yet adds a brilliant new perspective to it all. If this is a self-published author than he hides it well ;)
Would recommend highly to anyone who is into classic music, the 60's or is just looking for something new, different and sentimental :)
November 1, 2012
In 1974, Pete Traver's and his four teenage friends join forces with the spirits of four famous dead rock stars to battle hatred and evil in a little town named Harper's Mill. In 2011, the same group reunite to help God battle evil in an attempt to save Peter Traver's soul. This book slowly draws you in deeper and deeper to get to the heart of the mystery, evil and hatred that has plagued the town of Harper's Mill. The author carefully balances the story between 1974 and 2011 to show how a predestined mission has thrown the group together in times of need. They share their undying love, faith and support for each other as the battle rages. Sure to be loved by fans of Stephen King and Peter Straub. The music lives on!
April 29, 2014
Another Child of the Sixties
Another Child of the Sixties
At the beginning of the tale, I was not sure I would finish it. After the first thirty pages I was hooked. I am giving this book a four star rating and encourage everyone to give this book a chance.
Another Child of the Sixties
At the beginning of the tale, I was not sure I would finish it. After the first thirty pages I was hooked. I am giving this book a four star rating and encourage everyone to give this book a chance.
October 18, 2013
Wow! One of the best books I have ever read. From the 1st page to the last I read it in like 4 days. It grabbed me and held on. The story, the characters, the time period. Wow! Wow! Wow!
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