The Last Days of the Midnight Ramblers: A Novel by Sarah Tomlinson

"The Last Days of the Midnight Ramblers" immerses readers in the glamorous yet turbulent world of a legendary rock band, reminiscent of the allure of Daisy Jones & The Six and Almost Famous. The novel follows ghostwriter Mari Hawthorn as she delves into the complicated legacy of the Midnight Ramblers, a band marked by scandal, romance, and tragedy.

At the heart of the story is Anke Berben, a former model and style icon, who embarks on a tell-all memoir revealing her relationships with three members of the band. As the only one privy to the band's backstage drama, Anke holds the key to unraveling the tangled web of relationships, betrayals, and suspicions that have shrouded the band's mystique for decades. Central to the narrative is the mystery surrounding the death of Mal, the band's founder and Anke's husband, in 1969.

Mari Hawthorn, tasked with assisting Anke with her memoir, is determined to uncover the truth behind Mal's death. However, as Mari becomes entangled in the world of the Midnight Ramblers, she finds herself drawn to the allure of the rock stars, despite her initial intentions to remain objective.

Filled with the glitz and glamour of the rock and roll lifestyle, "The Last Days of the Midnight Ramblers" offers a compelling blend of intrigue, romance, and tragedy. As Mari navigates the complexities of celebrity culture and personal demons, readers are swept up in a bighearted page-turner that explores the enduring allure of rock legends and the price of fame.