Rock Critic Murders

Martin Fender #1

by Jesse Sublett

The legendary Austin band called True Love plans a one-night reunion, but when the band starts playing musical beds, a band member is assassinated, drugs are missing, and local rock critics are being murdered, bassist Martin Fender decides to investigate

Genres: Mystery, Fiction

240 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published May 29, 1989

About the author

Jesse Sublett is an Austin, Texas musician, painter and author of 13 books, including crime fiction, true crime and history.

Reviews

[Mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

Comparable to early Pelecanos. Well worth tracking down.

[Toby Galloway · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you love hard-boiled noirish mysteries, happen to play a little guitar, or have ever been to Austin, this is required reading. Martin Fender is the antihero/protagonist. The live music clubs and surrounding environs of Austin, Texas supply the setting. Check it out.

[Micky Parise · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice little murder mystery. A little hard to get into the characters and a little technical for the average reader. The plot and ending was rather good. Enjoyable.