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Murder-a-Go-Go's - Crime Fiction Inspired by the Music of The Go-Go's by Holly West - Jane Wiedlin; Lori Rader-Day; Hilary Davidson; Susanna Calkins; Thomas Pluck; Lisa Brackmann; Nadine Nettmann; Diane Vallere; Eric Beetner; Patricia Abbott is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is Murder-a-Go-Go's - Crime Fiction Inspired by the Music of The Go-Go's about?
The Go-Go's made music on their own terms and gave voice to a generation caught between the bra-burning irreverence of the seventies and the me-first decadence of the eighties. Anthems like "We Got the Beat," "Our Lips Are Sealed," and "Vacation" are an indelible part of our collective soundtrack, but more than that, they speak to the power and possibility of youth. Inspired by punk but not yoked to it, the Go-Go's broke important musical ground by combining cheeky lyrics, clever hooks, and catchy melodies, perfectly capturing what it feels like to be young and female in the process. But beyond the Go-Go's effervescent sound and cheerful pop stylings, a darkness underlies many of their lyrics and melodies, hinting at the heartache and frustration inherent in growing up. In other words, plenty to inspire murder and mayhem. Net proceeds from Murder-a-Go-Go's benefit Planned Parenthood, a crucial provider of women's affordable reproductive healthcare. With a foreword by Go-Go's co-founder Jane Wiedlin and original stories by twenty-five kick-ass authors, editor Holly West has put together an all-star crime fiction anthology inspired by one of the most iconic bands of the eighties and
Who reads Murder-a-Go-Go's - Crime Fiction Inspired by the Music of The Go-Go's?
It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.
Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.
- Author
- Holly West - Jane Wiedlin; Lori Rader-Day; Hilary Davidson; Susanna Calkins; Thomas Pluck; Lisa Brackmann; Nadine Nettmann; Diane Vallere; Eric Beetner; Patricia Abbott
- Publisher
- Down & Out Books Online
- Published
- 2015
- Language
- EN
- Category
- work of fiction
- Subjects
- Mystery, Cozy Mystery, Cozy Mysteries & Amateur Sleuths