Random In Death - J D Robb

Sep 20, 2026

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A novel excerpt centered on a teenage music fan, Jenna Harbough, attending an intimate summer club night where the band Avenue A performs twice yearly at Club Rock It. The story captures her excitement as she dances, dreams of sharing a demo disc with guitarist Jake Kincade, and experiences an intense, awkward turn when she is hit by an unknown person and then suffers sudden physical discomfort. Meanwhile, Jake steps away behind the scenes, searching for a missing Nadine.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages298

Reading Time7 h 39 min

AccessFree to download

Prologue

Club Rock It night and Jenna’s plan

Jake Kincade and backstage movement

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FAQs

Who is Jenna Harbough and what does she hope to do at Club Rock It?

Jenna is a sixteen-year-old fan attending Avenue A’s performance. Her goal is to get her demo disc into Jake Kincade’s hands.

What happens to Jenna during the club night?

After some excitement from a look Jake gives her, Jenna is suddenly stung on her arm by a stranger. Later she feels floaty, her stomach cramps, and she heads toward the bathroom.

What is Jake Kincade doing when the scene shifts from the crowd?

Jake steps away from the stage, gets water from Renn, and looks out at the crowd while trying to find Nadine, who he suspects has gone to the bathroom.

Sep 20, 2026

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