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Leader of the Pack
Overview
This anthology presents ten original tales inspired by the Shangri-Las' 1964 classic, 'Leader of the Pack'. In each short standalone story, every Betty and every Jimmy are different. Remaining close to the song, each story imagines lives that might have existed behind the lyrics. Who were Betty and Jimmy? Was Jimmy truly the bad influence everyone believed him to be, or simply misunderstood? What became of Betty after Jimmy was gone?
Written for a mature audience, this anthology delves into themes of love, loss, grief, loyalty, social divide, rebellion and hope. From candy stores at the height of summer to rain-swept streets and roaring motorcycles, it pays tribute to one of the most iconic teenage tragedy songs.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781917969277
- ISBN-10: 1917969279
- Publisher: Iridescent Toad Publishing
- Publish Date: October 2026
- Dimensions: 7 x 4.25 x 0.31 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.22 pounds
- Page Count: 132
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