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Rock Star Chronicles

By: Creston Mapes

Narrated by: Troy Klein

You Can't Outrun Your Past, Even If You Were A Superstar

Everett Lester, former front-man for the heavy metal band DeathStroke and one of the world's most recognized celebrities, has turned over a new leaf. The Living Water Tour will take Everett back on the road as he performs his music for a new cause—but he quickly learns that outrunning his dark and tumultuous past will be impossible.

Everett's wife, Karen, has received news that has rocked their world. Everett's gambling-addicted brother Eddie and the rest of his deteriorating family greet Everett's new ambitions with hatred and disdain. And when the Mob closes in on Eddie, Everett and Karen are dragged into a nightmare-like world of unthinkable threats and diabolical intentions.

As if that wasn't enough, Eddie's son Wesley blames Everett for his brother's death. When Wesley hooks up with psychotic Tony Badino, the two meth-heads and their gang will stop at nothing to bring Everett down—and whoever else stands in their way.

With tension in every chapter, Amazon #1 Best-Selling author Creston Mapes demonstrates why he is a "Top Pick" among Christian suspense fans and those who love religious mysteries.

If you enjoy books by Charles Martin, Terri Blackstock, Frank Peretti, Robert Whitlow, DiAnn Mills, and Stephen James, you will love this thriller from award-winning and bestselling author Creston Mapes.

©2010 Creston Mapes, Inc. (P)2026 Creston Mapes, Inc.

Enjoyable but not fantastic

It took awhile to get through this book. I did enjoy it (Creston Mapes is superb), but I wasn’t compelled to keep listening because I was enraptured with the story. The narrator wasn’t as good as others, but I thought the way he said “Mr. Lestah” was funny. I hope the prequel has all this one lacked.

Multiple plot twists

Ovetall good, but, not as realistic as his other novels. Too preachy with long prayers, Bible verses, song lyrics.
Also would have made more sense for Wesley to have died in the fire.

Nice Conclusion To "THE ROCK STAR CHRONICLES"

In the sequel to DARKSTAR, Ev and Karen's saga continues but much of the story is about their nephew Wesley. Wes has many problems~his parents, drugs, and even mobsters. Like the previous story, this too has a Christian theme~thoroughly enjoyed listening.

Audiobook provided for an honest review.

Enjoyed the story - narrator unable to voice many

Enjoyed the story - narrator unable to voice many of writer's expressions, etc. It was frustrating to hear because it was obvious how it was intended to be read, but narrator obviously was unable to say it that way. I don't get it ...

It was okay.

I did really appreciate the Christian aspects of the book and wanted to like it a lot more but ended up just getting through it. I struggle with books where the plot depends on the stupidity of the protagonist. Bad luck I can accept, but when every shred of tension comes from yet another stupid decision I will eventually start rooting for the bad guys. This book didn't go that far, but Everett did make a number of decisions that no reasonable person would make. I also noticed a few things like a Honda becoming a Hyundai, a character pushing himself in a wheelchair only days after a severe injury that would have prevented that action, etc. So for me, two stars is "ok" three stars would be "good".