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Rock & Roll Homicide by R.J. McDonnell – Review
Rock & Roll Homicide by R.J. McDonnell
No TagYou’ve got to love (almost) anything that gets non-readers into a book.
A self-published mystery novel titled “Rock & Roll Homicide†was initially promoted through the MySpace site of the author, R.J. McDonnell. It’s the story of the murder of a rock star whose widow, suspected of foul play, hires a young detective who is also a former musician. As he investigates, he must delve into the world of the other band members and the music business itself.
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