By Rob Vollmar and Pablo G. Callejo (2006)
A Graphic Novel
“Even after I bought and paid for one with my own money, he
never allowed me to play it in the house. We had a well house out back where
I’d go and practice. Every second you spend with your fingers on the strings is
another second worth of better that you get.” – Lem Taylor, p. 127
All Lem Taylor ever dreamed of doing was playin’ music –
even if it meant sleeping in barns and moving from town to town trying to find
a gig. He and traveling partner, Ironwood Malcott, finally hit it big and are
promised a recording deal if they can make it to Memphis by Friday. But a
series of unfortunate events leads to a triple murder and suicide, leaving
Ironwood dead and Lem wanted for murder.
The intricate illustrations in this graphic novel tell more
of the story than the dialogue itself. They will draw you in with their tale of
friendship, overcoming racism, and fighting for your dreams.
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