Irate - by Alexis Johnson (Hardcover)

About the Book

A Thrash Metal bassist fights to keep his engagement to his House Songstress fiancé while seeking counseling for his abusive family past.

Book Synopsis

A hot-headed thrash metal bassist struggles with his abusive family history that's affecting his future with House Songstress girlfriend. World-renowned, Ramiro Espinoza, the bassist/vocalist of the Heavy Metal band "IRATE" seemed to have it all on stage. But backstage, his life was far from perfect. Ramiro grew up in home, where his Jesus-freak father constantly tried to put the fear of God into him, his sister, and mother. At the same time, they endured physical and emotional abuse at the hands of this mad man. Rock/Heavy Metal was an outlet for Ramiro, where he learned to play bass guitar and finally found his voice to sing. He wrote lyrics about his bad relationship with his father and other things in the world that vexed him. He and two bandmates formed a trio with an aggressive, fast sound that captivated listeners in the millions. His fiance, Noelle, an African-American House Songstress gave up gigs singing in small venues in New York to tour with Ramiro around the world. While on their journey, Ramiro repeated the same abusive patterns that his father projected on him to Noelle. He'd belittle her before everyone and even got physical. Without hesitation, she left Ramiro right in the middle of his tour. He knew he couldn't fight his demons alone, so his management arranged for a counselor to tour with this Metal god, holding sessions between shows. Ramiro had to make things right, so Noelle would walk down the aisle. But the man His father) who made his life a living hell as a child, resurfaced to annihilate his future. Ramiro must confront this demon in human form.

Review Quotes

"Our love is dying. just look at how the flower is deteriorating. I can't marry Ramiro. I can't help him and I'm not going to. It's not my job. Whatever's going on with him, he has to work it out. I'm gone," Noelle exited the RV.