Nirvana Blues

by Chris Corbett

The '70's are here again! The fun times, colorful characters and groovy feelings come alive in an often humorous, sometimes heartbreaking quest for love, truth and the California Dream. Three friends try to make sense of the changing times while pursuing their idealistic visions supported by dynamic, liberated women, also intent on finding their place in the shifting culture. James Montage (inspired by the true-life story of Steve Jobs) believes his inventions will benefit humanity but runs into trouble after falling for the daughter of a farmer fighting the high-tech companies transforming the land into Silicon Valley. The art student daughter provides a reality check for James as he tries to balance his desire for success with his spiritual ideals. His best friend, Stephan Collins, is an aspiring writer trying to share some wisdom with the world. On the fast track to success in Hollywood, he experiences the ups and downs of life when a film producer steals his story while a yoga teacher actress distracts him from his goals by challenging him with his definition of love. Their mutual friend Greasy Greg, a hipster auto mechanic, lives a freewheeling life as epic as his yoga classes, trying to hang onto the good vibes from the Sixties. Relive this historic and lively time, the start of many significant changes that are still evident and fondly remembered today. Included in the text is a 3.5-hour playlist of all the songs in the story, with everything from disco to classic rock to accompany you on your trip down memory lane.

392 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 10, 2020

About the author

Chris Corbett was born in the UK and grew up in Northern California. After attending university, he moved to Los Angeles, where he worked for Playboy Magazine, Walt Disney, and on an Academy Award-winning film. For eight years, he ran a publishing business with a unique connection to music history - his business partner was a brother-in-law of one of The Beatles.

Now based in Switzerland, Corbett has worked as a corporate storyteller for CEOs at various global headquarters, crafting narratives that shape finance and pharmaceutical empires. This gift for storytelling runs deep in his blood—his grandfather not only penned bestsellers in London's literary heyday but was also the BBC's first Artistic Director.

In his debut novel "Nirvana Blues," Corbett reimagines literature's greatest love story against the backdrop of Silicon Valley's dawn, where ambition and innovation collide with matters of the heart. His latest venture, the "Double Trouble" series, introduces readers to an irresistible mother-daughter duo who prove that wit and charm can be the perfect weapons for justice. These women don't just solve problems - they do it with style.