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A 2024 Michigan Notable Book

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An Immersive Story of Music, Struggle, and Starting Over from an Award-Winning Author

Michael Sullivan is a talented lyricist and a decent guitarist, but since he was kicked out of his band (and his apartment), hes not sure hell ever get a record deal. Living with his loser uncle in a beat-up trailer and working a dead-end job, Michael has little reason to hope for a better future. Until the invitation for a swanky New Years Eve party shows up in the mailbox. Its for his uncle, with whom he shares his name, but his uncle is going out of town . . .

On the effervescent night of December 31, 1989as the Berlin Wall is coming down, the Soviet Union is inching toward democracy, and anything seems possibleMichael will cross paths with the accomplished and enigmatic young heir to a fading musical dynasty, forever altering both of their futures.

Award-winning novelist Erin Bartels enchants with this story of two lonely souls who have exactly what the other one needsif they could simply turn their focus from what is ending to what is just beginning.

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Bartelss spirited writing enlivens the earnest tale. Readers will root for these characters as they chase their Weekly

I was completely absorbed in this book from the first chapter. I sat in my chair and did not get up until I finished it! . . . . Bartels smacks this out of the & Reviews

Author: Erin Bartels
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Fleming H. Revell Company
Published: 01/17/2023
Pages: 352
Weight: 0.7lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.70w x 1.50d
ISBN: 9780800741655
Language: English