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SCAM A-LAMA DING DONG: A Rock Star Humorous Dark Comedy
"Hilarious! I lost sleep because I kept wanting to know what happened next." Amazon Review ★★★★★
Slide into the sleazy side of Show Biz with legendary Rock Star Marc Charles as he uncovers a sneaky mafia-like scam to con him.With his sidekick Howie, and his tough-as-nails agent, Felicity, to help him, Marc stakes everything to outwit the crooked "pay-to-play" scammers. As the suspense builds, Marc must use all his cunning to turn the tables and beat them at their own game. With a cheeky plot twist that will leave you hooting and wanting more, he finally manages to demolish them. Now all he needs do is reboot his career, but he'll soon discover there's more trouble lurking in the wings, and an irresistible woman.
If you enjoyed Carl Hiaasen's dark humor in Star Island and Donald Westlake's crazy cons in The Hot Rock, you'll love this book. Grab your guitar and buckle up for a wild ride with Dinosaur Marc Charles in this dark comedy crime caper, Book #1 in the Con the Rock Star Series.
Slide into the sleazy side of Show Biz with legendary Rock Star Marc Charles as he uncovers a sneaky mafia-like scam to con him.With his sidekick Howie, and his tough-as-nails agent, Felicity, to help him, Marc stakes everything to outwit the crooked "pay-to-play" scammers. As the suspense builds, Marc must use all his cunning to turn the tables and beat them at their own game. With a cheeky plot twist that will leave you hooting and wanting more, he finally manages to demolish them. Now all he needs do is reboot his career, but he'll soon discover there's more trouble lurking in the wings, and an irresistible woman.
If you enjoyed Carl Hiaasen's dark humor in Star Island and Donald Westlake's crazy cons in The Hot Rock, you'll love this book. Grab your guitar and buckle up for a wild ride with Dinosaur Marc Charles in this dark comedy crime caper, Book #1 in the Con the Rock Star Series.
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Published February 24, 2021
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April 6, 2025
Ageing rock star attempting comeback does not want to change - 3 stars
Marc Charles was an Australian Rock and Roll star in 1970. Now, in 2015, he is a dinosaur with no new material and a desire to continue as is. His life is pleasurable. His body is not worn out and his voice is still capable. While there are still fans who remember him and occasional attend his occasional concerts, the money is no longer coming in. His marketing firm has been bought out by a California firm; the Americans want Mar's assets, expecting to have Marc pay for their marketing services.
There are over 5000 pages detailing the life of Marc Charles as he tries to continue the style, musically and physically after 45 years. .There are countless trysts and a few revival concerts. For the most part, Mark manages to dress and act the way he did decades ago with a huge number of consensual escapades. Marc is attracted by good looking women who are more than willing to spend time with him.
The plan to exploit Marc financially is mostly hidden by highlighting Marc's skirt chasing. Marc is not business oriented - he relies on his lawyer and accountant to deal with details. The new owner of the entertainment marketing firm is trying to get Marc to commit to a new contract which favors the management company.
Not washed up but rapidly approaching non relevance and a generation that likes golden oldies for occasional retrospection, the story focuses on short term planning. Marc seems to be dangerously close to trying to insult and embarrass the new American while continuing to live a sybaritic life of pleasure. There are follow-on books in the series which I will not pursue.
Marc Charles was an Australian Rock and Roll star in 1970. Now, in 2015, he is a dinosaur with no new material and a desire to continue as is. His life is pleasurable. His body is not worn out and his voice is still capable. While there are still fans who remember him and occasional attend his occasional concerts, the money is no longer coming in. His marketing firm has been bought out by a California firm; the Americans want Mar's assets, expecting to have Marc pay for their marketing services.
There are over 5000 pages detailing the life of Marc Charles as he tries to continue the style, musically and physically after 45 years. .There are countless trysts and a few revival concerts. For the most part, Mark manages to dress and act the way he did decades ago with a huge number of consensual escapades. Marc is attracted by good looking women who are more than willing to spend time with him.
The plan to exploit Marc financially is mostly hidden by highlighting Marc's skirt chasing. Marc is not business oriented - he relies on his lawyer and accountant to deal with details. The new owner of the entertainment marketing firm is trying to get Marc to commit to a new contract which favors the management company.
Not washed up but rapidly approaching non relevance and a generation that likes golden oldies for occasional retrospection, the story focuses on short term planning. Marc seems to be dangerously close to trying to insult and embarrass the new American while continuing to live a sybaritic life of pleasure. There are follow-on books in the series which I will not pursue.
July 22, 2021
Funny and Engrossing
The story is writing in unique and exciting. The characters are all unusual and keeps you enjoyed. I know the guitars giving different tones and techniques brings me many memories of my past. I didn't want to start the story.
The story is writing in unique and exciting. The characters are all unusual and keeps you enjoyed. I know the guitars giving different tones and techniques brings me many memories of my past. I didn't want to start the story.
October 16, 2023
Hillarious
A rolicking romp deep inside the life of an aging Rock Star dinosaur as told directly from his lips. You'll laugh out loud at all the hi-jinx. A great read with a very subtle plot woven throughout.
A rolicking romp deep inside the life of an aging Rock Star dinosaur as told directly from his lips. You'll laugh out loud at all the hi-jinx. A great read with a very subtle plot woven throughout.
November 16, 2022
Marco is not a likeable character but the story is amusing.
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