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Rocker from the Rez
There are worse places to live than the rez. Still, family distractions make it almost impossible for Ray Smith and his three bandmates to rehearse every day. So, fresh from high school, the four move to Wakeville, Manitoba to pursue their passion for music.
A half-year later, gigs come fast and thick, with the group touring the northern province. However, too much partying and fighting leads to a bitter split between the band and their volatile bass player, Butch. Bad luck and sabotage from Butch causes gigs to dwindle, and with encouragement from his best friend and guitarist, Ray decides to join a new, well-known band, where his music career takes off. Soon he’s recognized on the street, has spots on TV, and back home he’s hailed a hero.
But success has a dark underbelly. A girl goes missing, and Ray’s loved ones are terrorized by a faceless, vengeful stalker. The question isn’t the culprit’s identity—Ray’s almost positive he knows who’s responsible. But stopping the killer before someone else is murdered…that’s a whole other story.
A half-year later, gigs come fast and thick, with the group touring the northern province. However, too much partying and fighting leads to a bitter split between the band and their volatile bass player, Butch. Bad luck and sabotage from Butch causes gigs to dwindle, and with encouragement from his best friend and guitarist, Ray decides to join a new, well-known band, where his music career takes off. Soon he’s recognized on the street, has spots on TV, and back home he’s hailed a hero.
But success has a dark underbelly. A girl goes missing, and Ray’s loved ones are terrorized by a faceless, vengeful stalker. The question isn’t the culprit’s identity—Ray’s almost positive he knows who’s responsible. But stopping the killer before someone else is murdered…that’s a whole other story.
235 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 1, 2023
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November 20, 2023
This is a fabulous story about a young, Indigenous man working hard to make it in the music world. Ray's band starts to struggle due to Butch's temper. Ray eventually leaves the band for a better opportunity. It is at this point that Ray's family is threatened, and a girl goes missing. Ray thinks he knows who is behind it. Can he stop the killer? Should he stop the killer or leave it to the police? Very well written characters and a unique plot. This is a great first novel by this author. I hope to read more stories by him soon.
July 12, 2024
I enjoyed this one for several reason: interesting characters with backstories woven in, realistic situations, and a great twist at the end. I would've loved to see more description of the rez and some of the characters, but overall an entertaining book.
Could've used better editing, but a solid first book for Chalmers.
Could've used better editing, but a solid first book for Chalmers.
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