Set in the 1950s and '60s, this novel explores the themes of the nature of illusion and enthralment. A successful Australian folk group, the Rhymers, are haunted by the shadow of Broderick, their long-dead eccentric guitar teacher - the doubleman. The magic that has been the group's strength leads ultimately to nightmare and death.
"'How do we pierce the skin? Did they teach you that at University?' Clive Broderick, guitar teacher and occultist - the Doubleman of the title - is speaking of power, and of a realm beyond reality. The Rymers are an electric folk group enjoying mounting success in Sydney. Their producer, Richard Miller, came under Broderick's spell during his youth in Tasmania; so did the guitarists Brady and Burr. Now, years after his death, Broderick's presence remains with all three. Through his disciple, Burr, it will lead to nightmare."
"Set in the 1950s and '60s, this novel explores the themes of the nature of illusion and enthralment. A successful Australian folk group, the Rhymers, are haunted by the shadow of Broderick, their long-dead eccentric guitar teacher - the doubleman. The magic that has been the group's strength leads ultimately to nightmare and death."@en
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