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Synopsis
Follows an eponymous rock band struggling to survive on the margins of the music business as they move through the American Southwest on what might be their final tour together, where the band members come to the attention of a damaged Iraq war veteran, and their lives are changed forever.
The Five: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Parents should know this adult thriller contains strong violence tied to an Iraq war veteran character, likely strong language typical of rock band culture, and potentially disturbing psychological content related to PTSD and trauma.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include death, ptsd, and war (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers will find an intense thriller about musicians whose lives intersect with a damaged veteran on a transformative road trip.