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The Band
Because of Johnny, I went with the band. Because of Kate, I stayed. They played anywhere, all through Appalachia. They were the best show for miles around. But even I didn鈥檛 expect Oakville to be the end.
Oakville, WV. It was supposed to be a quiet to catch our breaths, to fall in love. It was a chance to know each other completely. As long as Johnny didn鈥檛 find out.
It would also be the last show they ever played.
In a foggy Appalachian town, one of us wouldn鈥檛 make it home. And everyone else would never be the same.
Oakville, WV. It was supposed to be a quiet to catch our breaths, to fall in love. It was a chance to know each other completely. As long as Johnny didn鈥檛 find out.
It would also be the last show they ever played.
In a foggy Appalachian town, one of us wouldn鈥檛 make it home. And everyone else would never be the same.
337 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 4, 2025
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About the author
David Duane Kummer
19听books224听followersMy name is David Kummer. I'm a young writer who leans towards horror, mystery, thrillers, and young adult fiction. My books are fast-paced, easy-to-read, with shocking twists and unpredictable endings.
My new series is The House on the Hill, a new type of haunted house trilogy focusing on one family and the small town under attack. It's creepy enough for horror readers, but character-focused and plot-driven, so it's perfect for anyone who enjoys a good mystery novel.
I grew up in Madison, Indiana, a small town on the Ohio River, with lots of history and settings around here that influence my books. Now I live in New Albany with my fantastic wife. When I'm not writing, I'm a full-time English teacher for 9th graders and I enjoy spending as much time as possible outdoors.
You may have read some great authors before and some fascinating books, but this is the first time you've had an experience like this. Try something and let me convince you.
Email: davidkummer7@gmail.com
Twitter @DavidKummer7
Facebook: @davidduanekummer
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My new series is The House on the Hill, a new type of haunted house trilogy focusing on one family and the small town under attack. It's creepy enough for horror readers, but character-focused and plot-driven, so it's perfect for anyone who enjoys a good mystery novel.
I grew up in Madison, Indiana, a small town on the Ohio River, with lots of history and settings around here that influence my books. Now I live in New Albany with my fantastic wife. When I'm not writing, I'm a full-time English teacher for 9th graders and I enjoy spending as much time as possible outdoors.
You may have read some great authors before and some fascinating books, but this is the first time you've had an experience like this. Try something and let me convince you.
Email: davidkummer7@gmail.com
Twitter @DavidKummer7
Facebook: @davidduanekummer
Instagram: @davidkummer3
Get a free book and sign up for my newsletter here:
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April 7, 2025
3.5 stars
The Band is a conventional story with a mild horror theme.
Set during the last weeks of the band鈥檚 summer tour, this tale is told from the point of view of Aiden, the sound man. The group of five young adults鈥擩ohnny, River, Pistol, Echo and Aiden鈥� are all running away from their own problems, but the band gives them a focus and a reason to live their lives. They travel in a big van and get by in a hand-to-mouth way, camping or living cheaply and passing through small towns performing where they can.
We meet the band when their situation is getting desperate; they鈥檙e fed up with camping, have little money and are always on the move. Summer is fading and they are all concerned about how much longer they can go on. Band leader Johnny persuades them to stop in Oakville, where he promises to find accommodation and a gig, however, his headstrong and unpredictable nature is beginning to worry the others.
While the majority of the narrative is from Aiden, there are a couple of chapters that relate to sinister events from a different narrator; Oakville has its own history of unsolved crimes and Aiden hears stories old and new while he hangs out in town. There is a creepy, dark element to this tale which silently inches in like a fog rolling into the valley.
The Band is a conventional story with a mild horror theme.
Set during the last weeks of the band鈥檚 summer tour, this tale is told from the point of view of Aiden, the sound man. The group of five young adults鈥擩ohnny, River, Pistol, Echo and Aiden鈥� are all running away from their own problems, but the band gives them a focus and a reason to live their lives. They travel in a big van and get by in a hand-to-mouth way, camping or living cheaply and passing through small towns performing where they can.
We meet the band when their situation is getting desperate; they鈥檙e fed up with camping, have little money and are always on the move. Summer is fading and they are all concerned about how much longer they can go on. Band leader Johnny persuades them to stop in Oakville, where he promises to find accommodation and a gig, however, his headstrong and unpredictable nature is beginning to worry the others.
While the majority of the narrative is from Aiden, there are a couple of chapters that relate to sinister events from a different narrator; Oakville has its own history of unsolved crimes and Aiden hears stories old and new while he hangs out in town. There is a creepy, dark element to this tale which silently inches in like a fog rolling into the valley.
April 4, 2025
This author鈥檚 writing will capture your soul and take you on a deep dive into the minds and hearts of the shattered, the lonely, the lost, and the hopeful. His characters are explosive and his storytelling is brilliant. The Band is a journey. A motley crew of musicians trying to escape life and find meaning at the same time. Much like any band, each character plays an integral role and their personal stories make their music come to life. It鈥檚 beyond just the performances. It鈥檚 trying to learn, grow, and cope with what life hands them, as well as find their own tunes鈥ope, humanity, and love.
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