The Armageddon Rag

"The Armageddon Rag" is a book by author George R. R. Martin, published in 1983. Unlike his later novels in his A Song of Ice and Fire series, it is a mystery novel rather than fantasy. [cite web|url=http://www.sfsite.com/05b/ar248.htm |title=The Armageddon Rag: A review by Katharine Mills |author=Katharine Mills |accessdate=2008-02-03] Martin has described it as probably his most ambitious and experimental novel but "a total commercial disaster" that almost destroyed his career. [cite web |title=PW talks with George R.R. Martin of hybrids and cliches |url=http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-11411936_ITM |publisher=Publishers Weekly |date=2005-10-05 |accessdate=2008-02-03]

Plot summary

Frustrated, ex-hippie novelist Sandy Blair he becomes involved in the investigation of the murder of rock promoter Jamie Lynch. Lynch had managed several bands, including the legendary rock and roll group, the Nazgûl. Lynch was found dead in highly suspicious circumstances on the tenth anniversary of the Nazgûl breaking up: at a concert at West Mesa, New Mexico, the Nazgûl's lead singer Patrick Henry Hobbins was murdered. The death of Mr. Lynch opened the door for a Nazgûl reunion tour, which begins to mirror the events of the previous tour. Sandy Blair is swept up in the frenzy of the hugely successful rock band, and must make choices that could affect the whole world.

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