The Armageddon Rag: A Novel

Revolution, rock ’n’ roll, and apocalyptic murder converge in this gripping tale from #1 New York Times bestselling author George R. R. Martin. Described as “the best novel concerning the American pop music culture of the sixties” by Stephen King, it delivers a stunning portrayal of the end of an era—and perhaps, the end of the world as we know it.

As onetime underground journalist Sandy Blair investigates the bizarre murder of a rock promoter linked to the band Nazgûl, he is thrust into a chaotic journey that rekindles the fiery passions of his youth. Faced with a new messiah resurrecting the band, Sandy must navigate a dark labyrinth of demonism, mind control, and death. Time is running out as he races to alter the apocalyptic tune before everyone succumbs to the relentless beat.

This electrifying narrative weaves nostalgia with suspense, hailed by Publishers Weekly for its “hallucinatory” quality and recognized for capturing the essence of a crucial American generation by outlets like the Chicago Sun-Times. Readers are in for an unforgettable ride that resonates with the spirit of the sixties.