Ungrateful Dead: Murder at the Fillmore (The Rock & Roll Murders)
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Turn on, tune in, drop dead...The Rock & Roll Murders.
Reporter Rennie Stride is the Angel of Death's groupie: wherever she goes, murder follows, in this loaded-with-atmosphere mystery series written by a notable Sixties rock insider. The Fillmores, Woodstock, NY and LA music clubs: all the hippest scenes of that legendary time...only with murder in the mix.
"Ungrateful Dead: Murder at the Fillmore." It's March 1966: not quite the Summer of Love.
When Rennie's best friend, rock singer Prax McKenna, is busted for being at two savage crime scenes---one of them backstage at the newly opened Fillmore Auditorium---despite her own problems (her failed marriage and getting established in the rock biz),Rennie sets out to clear her friend's name.
But nobody expects what happens next. Especially not Rennie.
Patricia Kennealy Morrison is a retired rock critic and editor, a fantasy novelist (The Keltiad) and was married to rock star Jim Morrison. She lives in New York City.
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"The Lizard Queen Knocks 'Em Dead...Literally!"
If you're a serious fan of science fiction and fantasy, the name Patricia Kennealy Morrison will not be a stranger to you. Her incredibly successful, brilliant series, The Keltiad (The Copper Crown, The Throne of Scone, etc) told the story of the long lost Atlanteans who left Earth and created a Celtic world of magic and intrigue in the stars. If that name still doesn't ring any bells and you're a fan of the rock band, The Doors, then the title of Strange Days: My Life With and Without Jim Morrison will definitely ring a bell. Ah, yes; that Patricia.
After a self-imposed hiatus from writing, the Lizard... More >
If you're a serious fan of science fiction and fantasy, the name Patricia Kennealy Morrison will not be a stranger to you. Her incredibly successful, brilliant series, The Keltiad (The Copper Crown, The Throne of Scone, etc) told the story of the long lost Atlanteans who left Earth and created a Celtic world of magic and intrigue in the stars. If that name still doesn't ring any bells and you're a fan of the rock band, The Doors, then the title of Strange Days: My Life With and Without Jim Morrison will definitely ring a bell. Ah, yes; that Patricia.
After a self-imposed hiatus from writing, the Lizard... More >
"A new take on the murder mystery genre."
I was so excited when I heard that Patricia Morrison was publishing a new book, and I must say, this one did not disappoint! What an original idea -- murder in the hippy-dippy, "all you need is love" era. This book combines a detailed look at the music scene in San Fran in the late 60s with a classic whodunit murder mystery. Just don't expect this murder mystery to be of the James Patterson/CSI type -- Mrs. Morrison relies more on finely woven narration than blood and guts. The insight, descriptions and humor she uses when dealing with her characters and the rock scene are refreshing and entertaining, and I love the mix of historical and fictional people. It kinda makes me feel like an insider.
"Rock On, Indeed!"
...G. Adair
I loved, loved, LOVED this book!
The characters are smart and funny and well thought out; the plot was fun and intriguing with many twists and turns. It was not at all predictable, and I loved that - so many mysteries are (frustratingly so).
A very engaging story, all against the backdrop of 1960s San Francisco, and chock full of rock history tidbits!
I am SO champing at the bit for the next one!
I loved, loved, LOVED this book!
The characters are smart and funny and well thought out; the plot was fun and intriguing with many twists and turns. It was not at all predictable, and I loved that - so many mysteries are (frustratingly so).
A very engaging story, all against the backdrop of 1960s San Francisco, and chock full of rock history tidbits!
I am SO champing at the bit for the next one!
"Rennie Stride is splendid!"
Ungrateful Dead: Murder at the Fillmore is a treat, a well-crafted mystery punctuated with music and life from the 1960's. Mrs. Morrison has created loveable, believable and memorable characters and put them in a story that is both fresh and very clever. I can't wait to read more of Rennie's adventures.
"Spend some time with Rennie and friends: you'll enjoy it"
As a longtime fan, I was delighted to see a new book by Patricia Morrison. I have just one warning, though: don't start the book unless you have some uninterrupted reading time available. You're not going to want to put this one down quickly.
The plotting, as usual for Morrison, is well done, with lots of twists you didn't see coming. The characters are people you care about, so you really want to know what happens to them. I enjoyed spending time with her heroine, Rennie Stride, and Rennie's friends, acquaintances and even enemies -- I look forward to the next chance.
As a journalist, I appreciate... More >
As a longtime fan, I was delighted to see a new book by Patricia Morrison. I have just one warning, though: don't start the book unless you have some uninterrupted reading time available. You're not going to want to put this one down quickly.
The plotting, as usual for Morrison, is well done, with lots of twists you didn't see coming. The characters are people you care about, so you really want to know what happens to them. I enjoyed spending time with her heroine, Rennie Stride, and Rennie's friends, acquaintances and even enemies -- I look forward to the next chance.
As a journalist, I appreciate... More >
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