Elizabeth M. Garner’s Encore does not indulge the fantasy of revival; it dismantles it. Set against the ruthless music industry and the quieter reckonings of middle age, this novel explores what happens when the past demands attention and the truth refuses to stay backstage.
The story follows Disturb the Universe, a cult band dismissed as a footnote in alternative music history. Garner focuses not on nostalgia or applause, but on cost, the cost of returning, of being remembered incorrectly, of reopening doors closed for survival, not failure. Addiction, fractured loyalty, and unresolved silence collide as former bandmates face a question more dangerous than obscurity: Who are you when the world decides you are relevant again?
At the center is Lucy Davenport, a woman who has built a life beyond the spotlight. Her return is a choice, not desperation, and it is this distinction that gives the story its power. Fame is no prize; it is a pressure reapplied, and creativity must survive clarity.
Provocative, grounded, and quietly devastating, Encore asks what it costs to play again. And when the final note fades, the real reckoning has only just begun…
About The Author
Elizabeth M. Garner is a writer, musician, and ceramic artist based in Northern California. Her work explores the intersections of music, memory, and human connection. Garner’s debut novel, Love, Music, Murder (2013), introduced readers to her sharp storytelling and richly drawn characters.
Encore is her second novel. It follows the unexpected revival of Disturb the Universe, a band whose 1990s hits once captivated the world. Now, decades later, a rising new band invites DTU to open for them. The music industry has changed, the world has changed, and so have the band members. Garner’s novel asks whether they can reunite, confront their past, and capture a new generation of fans, and the answer is a thrilling yes.
Early reviews describe Encore as “nostalgic,” “charming,” and “infinitely engaging.” It’s a vibrant, uplifting story about friendship, resilience, and the ways we shape our own legacies. Pull out your chokers, denim-on-denim, and neon bike shorts, and ride along on DTU’s unforgettable comeback tour.
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Book Name: Encore
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