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Sunday Book Review – Farewell: A Short Story by Stevie Turner

Published on by dgkaye

My Sunday Book Review is for women’s fiction writer, Stevie Turner’s new book – Farewell. A fun romp with an aging band, with a twist of detective story.

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Blurb:

Blurb:

Kickback have a problem; their manager Richard has booked a string of sold-out concert venues, but ageing has taken its toll on the band and now they’re not sure whether they can manage a long tour anymore. Seth will need steroid injections in order to sing, Rob has prostate trouble, Ethan has RSI and tennis elbow and cannot make his beloved Flying V guitar cry or sing, and years of being hunched over a drum kit has given Mick an arthritic back.

Ethan suggests calling his friend Baz to help play any guitar solos. Baz is willing to help, but has already checked himself into rehab. Baz meets a fellow alcoholic, Steve, in rehab, whom he discovers has more than a passable voice. He suggests bringing Steve along to the rehearsal sessions as a backing singer when both of them have dried out, and the rest of the band agree.

However, once Baz and Steve arrive at Seth’s mansion in deepest Wales, a tragic event occurs that none of the band could have ever foreseen and which threatens the commencement of what will now be the band’s farewell tour.

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My 5 Star Review:

I always enjoy Stevie’s books, and this one is no different. In this book five aging rock stars and their band named Kickback, are planning to do their farewell tour, but nothing is easy.

Every band member has health issues and are dealing with their issues while trying to get their jam sessions going. Seth is housing the band so they can practice their sessions and material for the tour. Baz finishes rehab and invites his new friend Steve, whom he met at rehab to join the sessions to fill in as backup singer for the tour because their regular fill in is Eddie who is already busy on a contract. But surprisingly, Eddie shows up with his girlfriend, dismayed to find Steve has become his replacement. All the band members like Steve, except of course, now Eddie, as well as Mick because he accuses Steve of hitting on his wife, which of course didn’t happen. And when a tragedy occurs at the house, the story turns into an interrogation by police to discover whether the tragedy was an accident or intentional.

©DGKaye2023

86 thoughts on “Sunday Book Review – Farewell: A Short Story by Stevie Turner”

  1. I’ve read several of Stevie’s stories, but not this one. Her plots are always engaging. I’ve seen a few aging rock bands before, and one never knows what you’re going to get. Some can still bring it, and others are just a shell of themselves. My wife and I went to see a well-known performer (since passed) maybe a decade ago. His voice was so shot. Anytime he got to a high note, he turned the microphone to the audience. That may be the only time we’ve left before a concert ended.

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    1. Hi Pete. I know what you mean. We have many of the iconic older bands play at casinos surrounding our city. And yes, most songs are either sung at lower octaves – or, the old, wave the mic to audience on high notes. Yes, Stevie always has interesting plots. 🙂

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  11. I’m immediately drawn to the characters and the idea of an aging rock band, Debby. I imagine a lot of the bands that are still around from my youth are experiencing similar health challenges. And you’ve intrigued me with the tragedy and investigation. Congrats to Stevie on the wonderful review. 🙂

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  12. Reading Stevie’s bio I found it interesting that this amazing author has received more than one Page Turner Writing Awards. I’d say she has made a name for herself but that would be taking the pun too far–ha!

    Though I’m familiar with aging, I know little about washed-up musicians. I’m sure this book would improve my knowledge of older rock bands with a little twist added.

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  24. An aging rock band ; it’s funny and sad at the same time.
    It sounds like a cool read.
    Thanks for the review Debby and Congrats to Stevie.

    HEY! Rob Reiner has made it official. “This is Spinal Tap” the sequel is happening, and many old rockers are in it.
    xo💖✨xo💖✨

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