The Dead Rock Stars - A Novel

Jay Watson

Summary

Meet the heroes we never knew we had—famous rock stars who died tragically young, but who actually faked their deaths to become secrets agents. 
 
The Dead Rock Stars is a tale about Cole Denton, a young tech genius who discovers the secret world of rock star secret agents. He is tasked with saving the world from an unknown threat—one that’s closer to home than either Elvis Presley or the team can imagine. But can they beat the clock before it strikes midnight on December 31, 1999? 
 
In a twisting and nostalgic story, The Dead Rock Stars is an alternate history, placed squarely in the realm of real-world events, that happened without anyone knowing. Brimming with pop culture references for music lovers of every generation, the novel’s fast and hilarious plot will keep readers guessing at every turn.

Available since: 11/14/2023.

Print length: 355 pages.

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