Rain Dogs

by Travis E. Hughes

In a remote cabin deep in the Olympic Mountains, a man wakes up with no memory, and no clue who he is, except for a mysterious cassette tape filled with hauntingly familiar songs sung in his own voice. His wallet claims his name is Jack Strawhaus. The year is 1985. As communism and religious institutions crumble, Generation X is growing up and their voices are starting to be heard. Cooped up indoors for days on end, weaned on punk and metal, the youth of the Northwest pass their time by forming bands in each other's basements. Lost and afraid, Jack ventures into Seattle to join an endless string of drug-addled parties and decade defining concerts, with nothing but the bewitching music on his demo tape to serve as his guide.

226 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 26, 2018

Reviews

[Leslie Ronish · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a copy of this book for my honest review. Being that I'm from Tacoma, WA I actually really enjoyed the setting being on Bainbridge. The background and info about the area was pretty accurate so that was enjoyable. I also enjoyed the mystery, thrill, and suspense of this plot. The first chapter felt very dystopian the way it was written, very catching and eye grabbing. Then the novel moves on into a very well spun tale that's quite realistic for the time frame. You real feel apart of the story and the time when you're following the main character through their paces. Its also some what of an emotional rollercoaster but I wouldn't want anything less considering its a book about rock and roll bands in the greater Seattle area. Overall I definitely recommend this book.

[CAROL · Rating 5 out of 5]

Blew me away

From the moment I read the first page, I was hooked. Felt a little like I was along for the ride and,I can tell you I had no plans to deplane. Not sure if there really is a part two, but I will get it if one materializes. Now I'm gonna get anything else by this author.

[Meredith Bass · Rating 4 out of 5]

Who wouldn’t want to imagine what their teen years would be like if they could go back and do them again, but as a rock god?? Fun and entertaining read with a mystery mixed in. At times, the plot felt a little distracted and the ending left something to be desired but I’m hoping the questions I’m left with will be answered in the sequels.

[Adam Mahler · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting

Book was a decent read. I personally read this as a memoir with some mystery thrown in. I think the message was lost through the book though.