Robert McCammon’s first contemporary novel in nearly two decades, <I>The Five</I> tells the story of an eponymous rock band struggling to survive on the margins of the music business. As they move through the American Southwest on what might be their final tour together, the band members come to the attention of a damaged Iraq war veteran, and their lives are changed forever. This is a riveting account of violence, terror, and pursuit set against a credible, immensely detailed rock and roll backdrop. It is also a moving meditation on loyalty and friendship. Written with wit, elegance, and passionate conviction, <I>The Five</I> reaffirms McCammon’s position as one of the finest, most unpredictable storytellers of our time.