Richie Dagger: Life & Times

by Chris Walter

Known as much for his wild performances as he was for his controversial lyrics and powerful vocals, Richie Dagger and his band Triple Negative were the top-selling Canadian punk artists of all time. Richie's tragic death at age fifty-three was a horrible blow to fans, and his sudden demise renewed interest into the life of the much-beloved but secretive singer. Dramatic yet often comic, this fictional biography probes deeply into the soaring highs and crushing lows of the scrappy punks that defied all odds to achieve massive stardom. Not until the last page is the mystery finally revealed.

217 pages, Paperback

First published August 24, 2015

Reviews

[Denis Maile · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favourite Chris Walter books, and I’ve damn near read all of them!

[Phil McCarthy · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you liked Hard Core Logo, you'll love this book. Chris Walter writes an amazing fictional biography using the third person perspective perfectly. I liked how he used enough real places and people to give the story authenticity, but not so much that it felt like a punk rock Entourage. This book needs to be made into a movie, and more people need to read Chris Walter's books.

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

Chris Walter reaffirms himself as The King of Snark. Not that I ever suspected that had fizzled out; rather, reading this book was a reminder of why I have kept reading his work. With Chris Walter's fiction, it's all about the endings!