"Irish folklore comes to vivid energetic life as a band tour the US and discover their music comes at a cost."
This entertaining and engaging novel captures the essence of the joy and thrill of music, poetry, and folklore. Author Randee Dawn has set this novel in the 90’s as three childhood friends form a band blended of traditional Irish music and rock. With music in their soul, they snare the attention of three sidhe from legends past and their lives begin to fracture. From the beginning I was aware of an otherworldly echo, which became louder and more vibrant as I turned the pages. The musical component felt so authentic, the depth and lifeblood of music could be felt, I could reach out and touch, and believe. Focusing on the bond of friendship as it came under assault ensures this novel holds an element of suspense. The three beings from folklore feel wild and true, balancing on the edge of another world, they are written with a sharpness that cuts through any thoughts of children’s fairytales. Both the magic, and the realism could stand on their own in the centre of the stage which ensures a balance runs true. The places sing with intensity, with both Ireland and the USA, showing their musical roots. Dynamic and provocative, The Only Song Worth Singing sets friendship in its sights as it plays a captivating tune from the otherworld.
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Childhood friends Patrick, Ciaran, and Malachi would've been happy to play music for coins on the streets of Dublin, but when their sound – a blend of traditional tunes and rock styling – lands them a record deal, they also get their first tour of America. As they gather fans, however, they also get the attention of three sídhe, fairies straight out of Irish tradition who play by their own rules.
Mal finds himself beleaguered by a prankster whose malicious tricks make him think he's losing his mind, while Ciaran falls hard for a hanger-on whose primal sexuality saps the life from him. Patrick can save them – if he's willing to trust the superstitions he learned during a painful childhood he thought he'd left behind long ago.
But the only thing that matters more than music to Patrick? His friends.
The Only Song Worth Singing is an upmarket mythic novel about blood, craic, and rock and roll. Set in the 90s at the height of the Celtic rock boom, it should appeal to fans of Alex Bledsoe and Alice Hoffman alike.
The Only Song Worth Singing features in the following genres: eBooks of the Month, Fantasy, Romance / Relationship Stories
The Only Song Worth Singing is available in Paperback
The Only Song Worth Singing was written by Randee Dawn and published by CAEZIK SF & Fantasy
