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From the author of New York Times bestseller and Reese's Book Club pick Lucky-a "fiercely visceral and exquisitely written" (People) story of rock 'n' roll and star-crossed love-comes a captivating novel about grunge-era musician Jane Pyre's journey to unravel the secrets behind her husband's mysterious disappearance.
He was the troubled face of rock 'n' roll…until he suddenly disappeared without a trace.
Jane Pyre was once half of the famous rock 'n' roll duo, the Lightning Bottles. Years later, she's perhaps the most hated-and least understood-woman in music. She was never as popular with fans as her bandmate (and soulmate), Elijah Hart-even if Jane was the one who wrote the songs that catapulted the Lightning Bottles to instant, dizzying fame, first in the Seattle grunge scene, then around the world.
But ever since Elijah disappeared five years earlier and the band's meteoric rise to fame came crashing down, the public hatred of Jane has taken on new levels, and all she wants to do is retreat. What she doesn't anticipate is the bombshell that awaits her at her new home in the German countryside: the sullen teenaged girl next door-a Lightning Bottles superfan-who claims to have proof that not only is Elijah alive, he's also been leaving secret messages for Jane. And they need to find him right away.
A cross-continent road trip about two misunderstood outsiders brought together by their shared love of music, The Lightning Bottles is "both a page-turning mystery and a love letter to the grunge era" (LitHub) that captures a searing portrait of the cost of fame. Marissa Stapley is the New York Times bestselling author of the Reese's Book Club pick Lucky, soon to be an Apple limited series starring Anya Taylor-Joy, The Lightning Bottles, The Last Resort, Things to Do When It's Raining, and Mating for Life. Her journalism has appeared in newspapers and magazines across North America. She lives in Toronto with her family. Follow her on X and Instagram @MarissaStapley or like her page on Facebook (Facebook.com/MarissaStapleyAuthor) for updates and contests! Praise for The Lightning Bottles "A fiercely visceral, exquisitely written ode to rock and roll, the 90s, and the power of music to hurt and heal in equal measure . . . both a beautiful love story and a singularly unique mystery . . . The Lightning Bottles [will] take up permanent residence in your head, and in your heart."
- LAURIE ELIZABETH FLYNN, author of Till Death Do Us Part and The Girls Are All So Nice Here "It's hard to write a rock'n'roll novel that's both authentic and entertaining. Marissa Stapley has nailed it with this one."
- ALAN CROSS, radio broadcaster and writer Praise for Lucky "A wild and deeply satisfying rollercoaster ride through the world of a con artist with a heart of gold. Propulsive and affecting, Lucky is the most fun I've had reading a book in quite a while."
- TAYLOR JENKINS REID, New York Times bestselling author of Daisy Jones & the Six "A fun page turner."
- Toronto Star "Stapley's gorgeous writing cuts to the bone, and her grifter heroine, both vulnerable and fierce, is driven by a genius premise. With equally compelling alternate timelines, Stapley takes readers on a gripping, heart-wrenching journey of resilience, hope, and redemption. A stunning read!"
- SAMANTHA M. BAILEY, #1 bestselling author of Woman on the Edge "Meet Lucky Armstrong, an unconventional heroine who is on the run from her past with a winning lottery ticket that could change her future. A story of survival, redemption, and forgiveness, Lucky explores the power of second chances. A riveting caper full of heart, I loved this book!"
- KARMA BROWN, bestselling author of Recipe for a Perfect Wife "A grifter on the run who wins the lottery is only the opening gambit of this high-fueled twisty tale through the life of Lucky, daughter of a
He was the troubled face of rock 'n' roll…until he suddenly disappeared without a trace.
Jane Pyre was once half of the famous rock 'n' roll duo, the Lightning Bottles. Years later, she's perhaps the most hated-and least understood-woman in music. She was never as popular with fans as her bandmate (and soulmate), Elijah Hart-even if Jane was the one who wrote the songs that catapulted the Lightning Bottles to instant, dizzying fame, first in the Seattle grunge scene, then around the world.
But ever since Elijah disappeared five years earlier and the band's meteoric rise to fame came crashing down, the public hatred of Jane has taken on new levels, and all she wants to do is retreat. What she doesn't anticipate is the bombshell that awaits her at her new home in the German countryside: the sullen teenaged girl next door-a Lightning Bottles superfan-who claims to have proof that not only is Elijah alive, he's also been leaving secret messages for Jane. And they need to find him right away.
A cross-continent road trip about two misunderstood outsiders brought together by their shared love of music, The Lightning Bottles is "both a page-turning mystery and a love letter to the grunge era" (LitHub) that captures a searing portrait of the cost of fame. Marissa Stapley is the New York Times bestselling author of the Reese's Book Club pick Lucky, soon to be an Apple limited series starring Anya Taylor-Joy, The Lightning Bottles, The Last Resort, Things to Do When It's Raining, and Mating for Life. Her journalism has appeared in newspapers and magazines across North America. She lives in Toronto with her family. Follow her on X and Instagram @MarissaStapley or like her page on Facebook (Facebook.com/MarissaStapleyAuthor) for updates and contests! Praise for The Lightning Bottles "A fiercely visceral, exquisitely written ode to rock and roll, the 90s, and the power of music to hurt and heal in equal measure . . . both a beautiful love story and a singularly unique mystery . . . The Lightning Bottles [will] take up permanent residence in your head, and in your heart."
- LAURIE ELIZABETH FLYNN, author of Till Death Do Us Part and The Girls Are All So Nice Here "It's hard to write a rock'n'roll novel that's both authentic and entertaining. Marissa Stapley has nailed it with this one."
- ALAN CROSS, radio broadcaster and writer Praise for Lucky "A wild and deeply satisfying rollercoaster ride through the world of a con artist with a heart of gold. Propulsive and affecting, Lucky is the most fun I've had reading a book in quite a while."
- TAYLOR JENKINS REID, New York Times bestselling author of Daisy Jones & the Six "A fun page turner."
- Toronto Star "Stapley's gorgeous writing cuts to the bone, and her grifter heroine, both vulnerable and fierce, is driven by a genius premise. With equally compelling alternate timelines, Stapley takes readers on a gripping, heart-wrenching journey of resilience, hope, and redemption. A stunning read!"
- SAMANTHA M. BAILEY, #1 bestselling author of Woman on the Edge "Meet Lucky Armstrong, an unconventional heroine who is on the run from her past with a winning lottery ticket that could change her future. A story of survival, redemption, and forgiveness, Lucky explores the power of second chances. A riveting caper full of heart, I loved this book!"
- KARMA BROWN, bestselling author of Recipe for a Perfect Wife "A grifter on the run who wins the lottery is only the opening gambit of this high-fueled twisty tale through the life of Lucky, daughter of a
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Bahni Turpin's performance takes listeners to that time in the early 1990s when the world was changing and the latest alternative rock bands were everything. Jane meets burgeoning rock star Elijah in an Internet chat room, a connection that leads to a deep professional and personal bond. They form The Lightning Bottles and amass a devoted fan base, with Jane providing the backbone of their hits. E
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