Mercykill, a three man band, is making their way to the top with the help of their manager.  The four of them are a very tight-knit team with a very special relationship between them.  Tragedy strikes however when their manager is brutally mudered before their very eyes during a concert.  Now, the rest of the band, Hana, Kei and Maki need to pull themselves out of the depth of sorrow and find out why the detectives assigned to the case think that they are the ones who killed her, and find the real killer.  Their only comfort at first is the relationship these three very different men have between each other that strengthens them and holds them together.  Through the things they experience at the hands of their enemies and friends they are brought closer to each other, until even in the depths of deepest despair a way out is offered to them.  But is it worth it?  Through all the hardships and hurts, Kita, their dead lover and manager, is with them, guiding and helping. 

Michael Barnette has written an epic story of wide emotional depth that will fascinate and hold the reader until the very last page.  This reviewer was glued to her monitor devouring every single word.  He gives his reader a glimpse into the world of manga and yaoi and has written emotional, realistic characters that are multi-dimensional and who leap off the pages.  He gives his reader a story that is as brutal as it is emotional and engaging.  It is a story that will have the reader holding her breath, scrolling frantically, and sighing with relief at its end.  It is also a story that will have the reader begging for more, and more there will be as this is the first in a series of stories involving the music band, Mercykill.  Mr. Barnette holds nothing back.  He writes emotional love scenes between his characters, high action, and he manages to squeeze every emotion out of the reader.  This reviewer bows to Mr. Barnette’s awesome talent and waits somewhat impatiently for the next story.

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