ISBN 1-887714-47-2 Hard Cover 278 pages |
Top 10 list of books by South Carolina Authors William Starr. The State Newspaper "Carl Smith handles his material about music with the same smooth expertise Cornwell does her autopsies and Grisham his legalese. I COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN!" Charlotte Hughes, author of NIGHT KILLS "A terrific novel! The best insider's guide to Nashville and country music that I have ever read." Pat Conroy, author of THE PRINCE OF TIDES and MY LOSING SEASON "If you've ever wondered how the music business works, you'll find the answers here. An authoritative and compelling novel, tough and tender alike." Les Standiford, author of THE LAST TRAIN TO PARADISE and HAVANA RUN What the critics said about NOTHIN' LEFT TO LOSE PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY "This colorful debut picks and twangs its way through the world of late 60's country music as its sonwriter hero (who will remind readers of Kris Kristofferson) learns that the music business is no place for sissies. Well-made and smoothly told." FOREWORD MAGAZINE "Few novels and movies set within the music business ever take a look at the business itself. Carl T. Smith knows, however, that such gray minutiae is the breeding ground of glamour and intrigue. NOTHIN' LEFT TO LOSE is alluring in its narrative and absorbing in its characterization." THE POST AND COURIER, Charleston, South Carolina "This novel is a celebration of the South and its music. It is a Southern work through and through. The plot takes a backseat as Smith meanders through the story, slowly fleshing out details and characters with regional charm while telling a story that explores the music of Nashville and tugs at the heartstrings at times." THE CITY PAPER. Charleston, South Carolina "NOTHIN' LEFT TO LOSE is nothin' but impressive. Carl T. Smith is as brilliant as his protagonist John Ryan Stone, and reveals his own artistry and deep, heartfelt musings with profundity." |