Told by an ensemble of musicians, lovers, producers, and hangers-on, this brief first novel in a series of five, The Rise and Fall of Bram Z and The Tribe follows the enigmatic Bram Baptiste; half-American Indian, Cordon Bleu chef, rock frontman, and born saboteur—through four chaotic incarnations of his band, Bram Z and The Tribe.

From the sun-filled boardwalk of Venice Beach in 1979, to the smoky rocking clubs of 80’s Los Angeles; from the wild and arty parties in the Hollywood Hills, to the cocaine-laced backrooms of Sunset Boulevard recording companies; the story—as told by a variety of narrators—unfolds in an electric tangle of obsession, betrayal, murder, and music. All within the fascinating cultural milieu of the 1980’s.