Review: A great read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 20, 2013
This is the story of the `Bluebirds', a small-town blues band with big ambitions.  Meet the members of the band: singer Charley, heartbroken but motivated to propel the band to success, guitarist and old friend Rupert, devious and focused on conflicting plans of his own, bass player Anne-Marie, committed but yet struggling to keep up with the tempo, thanks to the demands of a toddler and a husband whose getting his kicks elsewhere, and drummer Oliver, questioning his whole `Rock God' image.Charlie thinks he's hit the jackpot when his attempt to contact famed Texas Blues star `Coyote Jack' on his MySpace page is successful, and the artist agrees to come to their hometown and play a gig with the Bluebirds.  However, there's more to Coyote than meets the eye and, coupled with a series of dramas unfolding within the band themselves, all hell is set to break loose.Charlie soon finds his plans for the Bluebirds in tatters as, one by one, his band-mates appear to turn their backs on him.  Can Charlie save the event, so kindly supported by bar owners Leonard and Myrtle, the lovely couple who have entrusted him with their reputations, their venue and their night?  What will become of the Bluebirds?Determinedly, Charlie decides that, Bluebirds or not, the show must go on, with the story following a number of twists and turns in the gradual lead-up to what is a great conclusion.The novel is split into three parts; Part One, which sets the scene, and where we are familiarized with each of the characters in the book, Part Two, which details the arrival of Coyote and the dramas that unfold in the lead-up to the big event, and Part Three, where the highly anticipated show takes place (with quite unexpected results!).  It is easy to follow, enjoyable, and absorbing, and well-worth the small kindle price.  Get reading!