Warlord Metal

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Summary: Drugs! Sex! Rock ¿n¿ Roll!
Review: The band - Warlord - is looking for a new guitar player. Enter the most fantastic guitarist they've ever run across. She sings, she writes and she plays the guitar like a lover. The only problem is - not the fact that she is female - but that she is heavy into drugs, and "wham, bam, thank you ma'am" sex with every woman who comes along, and has an attitude of "if you talk the talk, you had better be able to walk the walk!" Hanging around and trying to be her friend, is the younger sister of the drummer - jailbait and a definite no-no as far as a relationship goes. As time passes, one begins to experience new feelings of love and sexuality. What happens when these feelings are focused on thoughts of a "seduction"? Exactly who is seducing whom becomes the age-old question. Will it be flight or fight when a secret from one's past begins to surface? And is the possibility of newfound love strong enough to withstand the impact?

The author of Tiopa Ki Lakota takes the reader on a terrific journey, weaving a thoroughly intriguing tale of life, love, heartbreak and dreams in the world of rock 'n' roll music

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Summary: Sex, Drugs, and Rock and Roll
Review: This is a very deep love story. The two main characters are from very different backgrounds, but find balance in each other. Sonny, the intelligent younger sister of the manager of the band Warlord, realizes she is a lesbian as she falls in love with Torrin. Torrin, who comes from a world of sexual and drug abuse, uses and disposes of women like toilet paper. Sonny must convince Torrin she deserves to be loved.

Do not read this book if you are sensitive to the darker side of society. However, if you enjoy a serious read this book is fabulous.

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Summary: A Winner!
Review: Tiopa Ki Lakota is one of my all-time favorite novels, making my gleeful acquisition of Warlord Metal a no-brainer. I couldn't wait. When one of your favorite authors writes another book, you have HIGH expectations. Turns out, the two stories couldn't be more different.

I was not disappointed.

D. Jordan Redhawk paints a vivid, sometimes stark portrait of the world of heavy metal music and a very troubled guitar player & songwriter, Torrin Smith. When Torrin joins the band Warlord she is introduced to Sonny Middlestead, the earnest teenage sister of a band member. Their lives will never be the same.

The tale takes the reader through Sonny's middle teen years and into young adulthood, chronicling Torrin and Warlord's exploits along the way. Sensitively and realistically addressing serious issues, such as child abuse, addiction, and self-hatred, Warlord Metal still managed to tug on my heartstrings in all the right places. The characters were interesting and believable. I found myself rooting for Sonny, enjoying her hopeful and eager outlook on life. I ached right along with her as she experienced the trials and growing pains that go along with youth and new love. I cheered for Torrin to move past the issues that haunted her and embrace all of what Sonny offered. Simply put, I was drawn into their world.

It's time and money well spent, folks. I'm anxiously awaiting the next offering from this talented author.