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Country Roads #5
From the Top
Playing it Again
After the loss of both his parents and his music career, Charlie gets a second chance when he lands a spot on a hit music competition, The Stage. But his journey of redemption is paved with heartbreak, betrayal, and ambition.
Charlie must navigate the cutthroat competition and a ruthless music industry, all while maintaining relationships with friends and family, meeting his responsibilities to his band, fostering a blossoming new relationship, and confronting the ghosts of his past.
Will Charlie’s talent and heart be enough to conquer The Stage?
After the loss of both his parents and his music career, Charlie gets a second chance when he lands a spot on a hit music competition, The Stage. But his journey of redemption is paved with heartbreak, betrayal, and ambition.
Charlie must navigate the cutthroat competition and a ruthless music industry, all while maintaining relationships with friends and family, meeting his responsibilities to his band, fostering a blossoming new relationship, and confronting the ghosts of his past.
Will Charlie’s talent and heart be enough to conquer The Stage?
784 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 25, 2024
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About the author
Travis Starnes
42 books89 followersTravis writes science fiction, fantasy, and thriller novels (and the occasional coming-of-age story), with the hope of transporting and enthralling readers. Publishing novels since 2015, Travis’s passion is creating worlds and characters that live and breathe, and experiencing the joy of those stories with his readers.
When not writing, Travis enjoys connecting with readers and other writers, managing the popular Complete Marvel Reading Order website, where he works on his other passion for comics and graphic novels, and spending time with his family.
When not writing, Travis enjoys connecting with readers and other writers, managing the popular Complete Marvel Reading Order website, where he works on his other passion for comics and graphic novels, and spending time with his family.
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May 5, 2024
Another great installment
This series consistently does a great job of delivering on both highs and lowes, with this book being nondifferent.
The development of Charlie's character and the layers of people around him is very well done.
I am looking forward to the next installment.
This series consistently does a great job of delivering on both highs and lowes, with this book being nondifferent.
The development of Charlie's character and the layers of people around him is very well done.
I am looking forward to the next installment.
August 25, 2024
Very good story
The story of the young singer prodigy continues, with an artistic contest; lots of suspense and strong emotions. Lots of action too, only not the shooting type; different fights, life changing, not life ending. I also liked the subtle but pervasive emphasis on education.
The story of the young singer prodigy continues, with an artistic contest; lots of suspense and strong emotions. Lots of action too, only not the shooting type; different fights, life changing, not life ending. I also liked the subtle but pervasive emphasis on education.
February 27, 2024
Interesting Stuff
This story of a young musician who is trying to balance finishing school and a musical career was fascinating and inspiring. I really appreciate having one PoV because it lets you live the story unlike other series.
This story of a young musician who is trying to balance finishing school and a musical career was fascinating and inspiring. I really appreciate having one PoV because it lets you live the story unlike other series.
June 5, 2025
Great Story Line
I am enjoying the story line. The book is a very good read. It explores “the behind the scenes” of the entertainment industry. I also enjoyed seeing Charlie and Kay begin to find success after the utter devastation of the previous book. Very well done!
I am enjoying the story line. The book is a very good read. It explores “the behind the scenes” of the entertainment industry. I also enjoyed seeing Charlie and Kay begin to find success after the utter devastation of the previous book. Very well done!
February 25, 2024
slooow
Just too slow. It’s a sweet story but moves very slow. Writing is well done and editing is solid. Not worth the time
Just too slow. It’s a sweet story but moves very slow. Writing is well done and editing is solid. Not worth the time
February 26, 2024
Great story
An amazing story from a very talented author. Can't wait for the next book, just hope it is published soon.
An amazing story from a very talented author. Can't wait for the next book, just hope it is published soon.
March 26, 2024
Best of the Series So Far
I’ve enjoyed every book of this series. In my opinion this is the best written and most interesting of the five.
I’ve enjoyed every book of this series. In my opinion this is the best written and most interesting of the five.
May 1, 2024
Always A Pleasure
Your stories never disappoint. Looking forward to the next book in the series. Thank you so much.
Your loyal fan
Your stories never disappoint. Looking forward to the next book in the series. Thank you so much.
Your loyal fan
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