Mayluna: A Novel
Written by Kelley McNeil
Narrated by Amanda Leigh Cobb and Kevin Kemp
4/5
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About this audiobook
A legendary band, an iconic lead singer, and their mysterious connection to a woman whose love helped create the music of a generation. Timing is everything in a powerful novel about fate, regret, and moving on by the author of A Day Like This.
In the 1990s, Carter Wills was the lead singer of the English alt-rock band Mayluna, securing his place among music legends. His tortured-heart lyrics struck a chord. And so did his secret connection to a woman whose love changed all their lives. Who was she?
Evie Waters’s two grown children discover an iconic photo in an old magazine of a “mystery girl” with Carter: their mother. It all started in a wistful time and place for Evie, her twenty-fifth summer. A young columnist forging her career. Backstage euphoria. A long-shot interview. And an almost cosmic connection with an enigmatic musician on the rise.
What happened between them is a hidden story no one, not even Evie’s family, knows. Until now. Worlds apart, Carter and Evie finally reveal the story—joyful, regretful, and unforgettable. It was a time when the stars aligned for a love so profound the whole world felt it. It was as if it would last forever.
Kelley McNeil
Kelley McNeil worked in the entertainment industry promoting concert tours and theatrical events for more than a decade before turning her attention to writing. She loves telling stories with a good pen and good music on hand, often with her two daughters bopping along nearby. She’s a native of Pittsburgh, but you can find Kelley living in South Florida most of the time and in London the rest of the time. For more information, visit www.kelleymcneil.com.
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Reviews for Mayluna
25 ratings2 reviews
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5
Apr 20, 2025
The Bridges of Madison County meets Daisy Jones and the Six. - Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5
Apr 9, 2024
In the present day, after the death of their father, Evie’s children discover an old magazine of a mystery girl with rockstar Carter Wills. Evie begins telling the story of her relationship with Wills and the band Mayluna. Interspaced with her story, Carter finally decides to tell his story during an interview while he travels to his next gig.
This book was extremely nostalgic and felt sad. I wished it had been written in the present day rather than having both narrators telling us a story about the past. The story itself was interesting, but the pace was very slow. Overall, 3 out of 5 stars.