Dark Star: Confessions of a Rock Idol (Rock Star Chronicles, #1) in Creston Mapes Hosts Q&A

Jul 23, 2012 Kia rated it it was amazing

Total page turner! I especially loved this book because I am a metal fan and was in bands and went to plenty of concerts "back in the day." I was lucky enough to outgrow that lifestyle without serious mishap, and many musicians I admired had to change their ways at some point or face tragic fates. The protagonist of "Dark Star," Everett Lester, is an all-out rock star, living the life and selling the libertine message. The story is told in the first person, with the back story interwoven with sc Total page turner! I especially loved this book because I am a metal fan and was in bands and went to plenty of concerts "back in the day." I was lucky enough to outgrow that lifestyle without serious mishap, and many musicians I admired had to change their ways at some point or face tragic fates. The protagonist of "Dark Star," Everett Lester, is an all-out rock star, living the life and selling the libertine message. The story is told in the first person, with the back story interwoven with scenes from the murder trial in which Everett has currently found himself. Because of the author's plain-spoken prose style and excellent story-telling, I was cheering for Everett - a despicable person, by all outward appearances - to open his eyes and wake up before it was too late. The people around him seem typical of show business; they don't care about Everett himself, they just want to fix him up enough to keep the gravy train rolling. Even when it's plain that Everett is self-destructive and sick from drug use, no one is interested in getting him help. Self-abuse is apparently a normal part of the show business lifestyle.

As the book goes on, Everett's handlers' motives are clarified and the story takes a creepy, downright evil turn. It's worth noting that I am not a fan of "Christian" entertainment because it's really dorky. I do consider myself to be a Christian and I love the idea of the Spiritual Thriller genre because, when done right, the battle for souls between Good and Evil can be the most intense suspense there is. (Think "The Exorcist.") "Dark Star" is eminently readable. Yes, there is some Christian-speak in it but it is limited, appropriate, and not jarring or tedious. The superb narrative is hurt not one bit by it. In fact, I found it comforting. I am lucky enough not have the addiction gene but I know plenty of people who do. The ones who beat it have invariably turned to God for help, even if He wasn't their thing before. So this story rang true to me on many levels. Can't recommend it enough! I'm already 90% through the even more intense sequel... ...more

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Dec 13, 2017 Karen rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

One of the best books I have ever read, especially as a Christian book. I do not know why I had not added this way back when I read it. Maybe it was not on here then? I love rock music and all aspects spiritual in this book are there and though it is fiction you can still learn about depravity, violence. dangers of the occult, behind the scenes of many rockstars concerts, and how a conscience with the Love of Christ can be pulled in to salvation and change. So many great aspects. I have found ma ...more

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Feb 11, 2011 Karen rated it it was amazing

Shelves: christian-fiction

There a re a lot of fiction christian series. I have 4 series favorites. This series -of which this one is the first of 2 in the series is in my list at # 3. I am hard to please when it comes to christian fiction, so this has to be extremely good.

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