The Whyte Python World Tour

A Novel

De: Travis Kennedy

Narrado por: Wil Wheaton

Rikki Thunder, twenty-two-year-old drummer for the scorching new ’80s metal band Whyte Python, is about to have it all: absurd wealth, global fame, and a dream girlfriend. But an unwitting role as an international spy? That was definitely not part of the plan.

"A rock-n-roll thrill ride... Heavy Metal icon Rikki Thunder's satirical memoir is sweeter than Cherry Pie and better than a prescription from Dr. Feelgood! You need to read it."—Ernest Cline

It’s Los Angeles, 1986, and metal rules the world. For aspiring drummer Rikki Thunder, life is beautiful, just like his hair—even if he is sleeping in a condemned paint store and playing with a band that’s going nowhere. But when Rikki gets a shot to join L.A.’s hottest up-and-coming club band, Whyte Python, his young life takes a mind-blowing turn. Soon he and his new band mates have a hit single rocketing up the charts, Whyte Python is selling out major clubs, and Rikki has a gorgeous girlfriend in the audience and in his life. He literally could not ask for anything more.

But good fortune can be deceiving. As the band gets a deeper taste of success in the US, the late-80’s Cold War is breathing its last gasps around the world. American music is blasting through the Iron Curtain and a youth revolution is taking hold—with a hair band unknowingly playing host to the final battle for the hearts and minds of young people everywhere. Rikki Thunder soon questions the forces that are helping to propel Whyte Python, and he realizes the stakes of his musical journey—to spread peace, love, and epic shredding across the globe—might be far more dangerous than he had ever imagined.

Crafted on the satirical knife-edge between high-suspense and head-banging hilarity, The Whyte Python World Tour is a raucous, uplifting, and refreshing debut. Travis Kennedy’s adrenaline-charged novel is delightfully steeped in ’80s music and cultural nostalgia, delivering one of the most entertaining reads of the year.

80’s rock-anthem meets intrigue and spy storyline.

Wil Wheaton blends some of my favorite things from the 80’s. It reminded us of a time when “work-hard, play-hard” once ensured a fulfilling and exciting life - just by believing “You can do anything you set your heart and mind to do!” Wheaton takes us on the journey of a group of misfits who achieve not only fame and fortune, but also manage to champion the cause of winning the Cold War in the process. I love how a plumber saw through Ricky’s pain of a dysfunctional upbringing and helped him find a healthy obsession and a better emotional outlet. Wheaton also manages to tweak the heartstrings with a first-love story, contouring those butterfly feelings that we all experienced in our youth. I cannot wait to see where Wheaton takes us next!

Pure entertainment

Story and narrator were perfect. Thought back some fun memories. Looking forward to his next novel.

For those about to rock we salute you.

A surprisingly well structured story about a fish outta water looking to serve his country while rocking hard, doing some drugs, and taking groupies back to the tour bus.
Excellent narration, Believable characters. A rocking good time.

Rock On White Python

The story is refreshingly original, true 80s fun, as it weaves in and out of nostalgia and events in communist rule countries at that time. Wil Wheaton is always fabulous as a narrator, this story is no exception, and you can tell he had fun doing it which makes it fun for the listener.

What a trip!

I loved everything about this book! The characters were endearing, the plot was twisty-turny, and c'mon - revisiting the 80s? This Gen-X'er loved everything about it.

How could it possibly get any better?!?

I'll tell you how. Wil f'n Wheaton as the narrator, that's how! His enthusiasm is infectious, and it was an absolute joy to listen to him tell this story. His delivery of some of the singing was epic. :)

Thank you, 207, for bringing Travis Kennedy to my attention!

Musicians will relate to this

i laughed at the accuracy and detail of life as a musician during that time period. a really fun, easy read. i loved it.

I can listen to Wil's voice all day and I did

The story was fun and worth the time. I would love a Sequel on Ricky Thunder

Great Story, Great Narrator!!

This was such a great story! I love all the books Will Wheaton narrates. He adds such a great sense of humor to the words and the story. Can’t wait to read the next book from Travis Kennedy.!

Awesome

Great book and reading. Lots of fun. Loved using the historical points. Made me think about that time. Is Ricky going to show up at Live Aid next?

Oh the fun of it all!

Loved this fun and funny character-rich book! Rikki Thunder takes us on an epic rockin’ tour!
Whyte Python never dies!!!