Rock Star Superstar

A sixteen-year-old bassist gets the chance to live his music dreams, but authenticity clashes with real-world pressures in this captivating coming-of-age novel.

“Nelson gives an entertaining and realistic insider’s view.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review

“A mesmerizing road to increasing fame and glory as the Tiny Masters’ energy and emotion grab fans despite their somewhat inept musicianship.”—Kirkus Reviews

Music is Pete’s life. He’s happiest playing his guitar, a Fender P-Bass. Pete doesn’t care about prestige or getting girls; it’s the quality of the music that matters.

Then he meets the Carlisle brothers. They can’t sing and they can barely play their instruments, but somehow they have a following. And they desperately need a bass player. Pete can play circles around these amateurs, but there’s a raw power to their sound that’s surprisingly appealing. He can’t resist and joins The Tiny Masters of Today.

When the band gets a chance at real superstardom, Pete wonders if he’s ready for the big leagues. He knows the quality of the music should come first . . . but who knew selling out could be so much fun?

Blake Nelson’s riveting novel shows the realities of life in a band, and all the temptations that come with it.