About
the Book:
He
is the worshiped frontman for Cherry Hill, the hottest act in
country music. Trent Davis is a superstar. And he's about to blow his
brains out.
We
each have our own story – the personal path that led us to
salvation. But for country music sensation, Trent Davis, his journey
just might kill him first – too much success, too young, too soon.
At
age 22, Trent no longer is the naive Midwestern church boy who wrote
songs in science class to his high school sweetheart, Tracy. Adored
by legions of fans worldwide, he now has become a delusional,
greed-driven, drug-addicted alcoholic with a raging ego.
Trent's
life spirals further out of control after he is exposed in a torrid
affair with the wife of powerful and vengeful businessman, Richard
Moore. He's soon forced from his world of sold-out concert
appearances, backstage pampering and luxury tour buses, and into a
desperate life on the run – an unfamiliar place where his fame and
fortune are of no value.
Embracing
the drug-hazed perception that is his own marriage and career have
been irreparably destroyed, and fearing the certainty of Richard's
fatal wrath, Trent attempts to seal his own fate by “finishing the
job” himself. But just as he cocks the trigger of the loaded .44
magnum revolver buried in his mouth, Trent's phone rings suddenly.
Could his guardian angel be on the line?
You can find out more about the book and read reviews here.
My
Review:
Long's
experience in the music entertainment industry is evident as he takes
us through the world of the music superstar. It is not a pretty
world. I had no idea about the sacrifices one has to make to be a
success and the pressures that come along with that success.
Remaining a moral person must be nearly impossible. Seeing Trent
spiral down was heartbreaking but very realistic.
Long
has included a secondary issue of fatherhood. Trent's father
was an absent one. Trent resented it fiercely but then became an
absent father himself.
This
is a good novel for readers who dream of being successful in the
music industry. It is also a good one for readers in general as Long
gives us an inside view of a superstar musician and then the amazing
restoration that comes through the grace of Jesus Christ.
My
rating: 4/5 stars.
About
the Author:
Christopher
Long is an author, show biz analyst, award-winning musician,
entertainment personality, radio host and missionary. Known for his
conversational, common sense writing style, Long is passionate about
sharing the “Good News” of Jesus Christ through his unique and
compelling stories. He is the author of three non-fiction titles. He
also contributes lively content to such entertainment news outlets as
MuenMagazine.net, Ink19.com and PureGrainAudio.com. As a popular
special events DJ, Long often can be found in an array of party
settings throughout Florida's east coast, and on various concert
stages rocking out with his wild, award-winning hard band, Dead
Serios and his country combo, The Blue Diamond Band. When not writing
or performing, Long also enjoys an active role in missions work and
youth ministry. His new classic rock radio show, Power Rock 2.0 is
expected to launch in 2019. Raised in Missouri's rugged Ozark
Mountains and on Florida's sunny Space Coast, Long currently lives
near Cocoa Beach. You can find out more at https://christopherlongshowbizguru.blogspot.com/.
Moonshine
Cove Publishing, 254 pages.
I
received a complimentary digital copy of this book from the author.
My comments are an independent and honest review. The rest of the copy of this post was provided by the author.