The Final Revival Of Opal Nev Dawnie Walton by Dawnie Walton 9781982140175, 1982140178 instant download after payment.

A kaleidoscopic fictional oral history of the beloved rock 'n' roll duo who shot to fame in 1970s New York, and the dark, fraught secret that lies at the peak of their stardom.

“Like the best fiction, [The Final Revival of Opal & Nev] feels truer and more mesmerizing than some true stories. It’s a packed time capsule that doubles as a stick of dynamite.”  -  The New York Times

Opal is a fiercely independent young woman pushing against the grain in her style and attitude, Afro-punk before that term existed. Coming of age in Detroit, she can’t imagine settling for a 9-to-5 job — despite her unusual looks, Opal believes she can be a star. So when the aspiring British singer/songwriter Neville Charles discovers her at a bar’s amateur night, she takes him up on his offer to make rock music together for the fledgling Rivington Records.

In early seventies New York City, just as she was finding her niche as part of a flamboyant and funky creative scene, a rival band signed to her label brandished a Confederate flag at a promotional concert. Opal’s bold protest and the violence that ensues set off a chain of events that will not only change the lives of those she loves but also be a deadly reminder that repercussions are always harsher for women, especially black women, who dare to speak their truth.

"Debut author Walton wields the oral history form with easy skill, using its suggestion of conversation and potential for humour to give her characters personality... An intelligently executed love letter to Black female empowerment and the world of rock music."  -  Kirkus Reviews

Provocative and chilling, The Final Revival of Opal & Nev features a backup chorus of unforgettable voices, a heroine the likes of which we’ve not seen in storytelling, and a daring structure, and introduces a bold new voice in contemporary fiction.