Dawnie Walton – The Final Revival of Opal and Nev
The Final Revival of Opal and Nev is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of a duo on the verge of stardom with one night that will define their story forever. Opal is a fiercely independent, Black, female punk artist, and Neville is the British singer/songwriter who discovers her. Set first in the early seventies in New York City, just as Opal is finding her footing in the scene, a rival band raises a confederate flag at a promotional concert and Opal’s bold protest sets off a chain of events. Decades later, as Opal considers a reunion with Nev, music journalist S. Sunny Shelton jumps on the opportunity to curate an oral history about her idols.