1994: Glimpses

Ray Shackleford is a middle-aged electronics technician who realizes that life is not what he always imagined it would be. His father died, and things between his wife are strained. One day, while sitting in his shop Ray has a daydream about a Beatles recording that could never have existed. For some reason Ray is able to record these dreams and share them with others. As life gets increasingly complicated, Ray becomes obsessed with re-imagining supposedly lost masterpieces. These attempts lead him down dark and twisted paths.Why it's on the listGlimpses will make you feel as if you had. Shiner's deep respect and affection for the music and creators of that time shines through in every aspect of his writing. Pick this vibrant, heartfelt, moving novel up immediately and learn first-hand exactly why it won a much deserved World Fantasy Award--you'll be glad you did.This is a thoroughly enjoyable read for fans of both rock & roll and fantasy. It is an engaging story of a man's search for meaning in his life by imagining unique meetings with the legends of rock like Morrison and Hendrix. Shiner's repertoire and extensive understanding of rock history is exceptional.Read if you likeRock and Roll, Nostalgic Fantasy