“This gritty novel—from award-winning author W. Lance Hunt—chronicles the rise of legendary ‘80s band Mercurial Visions.
“Smartly written and sharply atmospheric” —Blue Ink.
“Hunt successfully conjures the story’s time and place in masterful detail” —Kirkus Reviews.”
When given a once-in-a-lifetime chance at a loft in Chicago’s edgy Wicker Park, best friends Jonathan and Scott abandon their old lives for their shot at the big time. Once Jennifer enters the mix, Mercurial Visions finds itself signed with Chicago’s famed Wax Trax Records and hurling toward the unexpected killing that brings about their end. SaveSave
A Perfect Blindness: A Gritty Rock’n’Roll Tale
The critics give their thumbs up:
“It’s 1988 in Chicago, and [the pages are] packed with references to the streets of Chicago, popular and underground music, and an insider’s knowledge of the technical side of the life of a musician.”
[This] “vivid look at Chicago’s delusion-driven electro-industrial music scene in the late 1980s showcases W. Lance Hunt’s gift for capturing the era’s often foolish dreams and grungy realities.”
Read in 1 day Glad I saw a recommendation for this on a Saturday because I couldn’t put it down. Such a beautiful way with words! Listening to the soundtrack now. Kris L. April 7, 2024
“If you enjoyed Less than Zeroand Rules of Attractionthis book is for you. I find myself having fond memories of the clubs and bands mentioned in this story. I miss my Joy Division poster and still listen to the bands spoken of here. So sit down with this book, crank up some Joy Division, and enjoy.” —Michel Kirby
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“Then turn me into a song. Or three. Preserve me. Preserve us.” These words would soon change everything. For all of us.
Get an interactive playlist of the nearly 60 songs that appear in A Perfect Blindness, created exclusively for subscribers. Links to YouTube, Spotify, iTunes, and 8-tracks radio so you groove along. Just click on the CD cover of Mercurial Visions’s Joie de Vivre below.
A limited number of softcover books are available at over 60% off, direct from the author’s Amazon storefront (while supplies last). Just choose paperback, and then look for the “Collectible – Like New” version for $9.75. Ebook free for Select Readers.
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