Christy Starr is a washed up 80’s icon, occasionally remembered ironically for his one hit wonder by his dwindling fanbase. With his looks fading, his career gone and his sanity in the departure lounge, Christy desperately needs a little love in his life.
When Christy’s manager offers him one last chance at a comeback, Christy grabs his shot of redemption with both hands. Until he realises he is playing second fiddle in a duet with the exotically beautiful and equally mysterious Jessica. The tour launch also proves to be a disaster for Christy when he is confronted by a couple of dozen of his allegedly estranged children. Yet despite his initial jealousy of Jessica’s obvious talent, half a dozen requests for his bodily organs and claims worth millions in patrimony, Christy feels that things may finally be looking up. Especially when he finds himself falling head over heels in love with Jessica...
What can possibly go wrong for Christy now?
The New Romantics is the second novel from David Cowzer, with particular appeal to a Black Mirror audience. Due out shortly.