A band reunion, a crooked manager, and a gig that could cost you your life. Sure, it's over the top, but isn't living supposed to be more than just staying alive?
Would you go to South America and play one gig at a wealthy eccentric's ranch for one million dollars? Before you answer, know that you're going with a crooked manager, a bass player who's now wearing a monk's robes, and a drummer who's a paranoid hermit. Oh, and the rich eccentric? Perhaps I shouldn't tell you that although he seems like a harmless, crazy dude, he's not someone you want to trust with anything, especially your life. Still thinking about going? Then you need to read Smoking Jimi.
Professional Reviews
John. S. Hagewood, Hybernation
I don't give out many five-star ratings, but this one was really a gem. First of all, the author played bass with Steppenwolf, a band I have loved since I was 9 years old (and still listen to). This gave an incredible authenticity to the main character, a "has been" musician in 1999 who had been "almost famous" in the early seventies. There was a "jam scene" in this book that took me back YEARS and invoked the incredible and almost indescribable feeling of playing in a band and discovering the magic that comes with creative spontaneity. Aside from all that, the writing here was first-rate...very professional. The plot was clever and unpredictable, always keeping my interest. Looking forward to reading Chad Peery's other "Rock Fiction" book "Stealing Margo" soon.
Dan Barnett, Chico Enterprise Record.
Peery has produced a hilarious, improbable stew of oddball personalities enmeshed in music, madness and mystery, and love that rocks the world.
Lori, Durham CA
I wanted to write you to let you know that I couldn't put the book down! It was a thrilling trip and I love when a book can take me to a different place! You have a gift of writing, paying close attention to detail with excitement to keep the readers hands turning pages as quickly as they can! So, thank you, I really look forward to Stealing Margo.
