The story begins with the suspicious death of , the singer who discovered Sam Numit years earlier. While official reports suggest an overdose, accident, or suicide, Numit remains skeptical. His suspicion is confirmed by the disappearance of Powell's most prized possession: the guitar John Lennon used during his final live performance with the Beatles in 1966.
The novel centers on Sam Numit, a rock musician who doubles as a savvy private investigator. Sierra i Fabra, a prolific writer known for his deep ties to the rock music industry, uses this character to explore the darker, commercialized side of musical legends. Plot Summary: The Quest for a Relic
Numit’s investigation leads him through the high-stakes world of memorabilia, where three wealthy collectors are desperate to claim the instrument at any cost. Themes: Music, Greed, and Legacy La guitarra de John Lennon - Jordi Sierra i Fab...
Sierra i Fabra uses the hunt for the guitar to critique how musical icons are treated as "consumer merchandise". Key themes include:
: Numit’s drive to find the truth behind Powell's death highlights his loyalty to his mentor. The story begins with the suspicious death of
This book is part of a broader body of work by the author dedicated to Lennon and the Beatles, which includes the biographical novel El joven Lennon and the audio series Me llamo John . While those works focus on Lennon's actual life, La guitarra de John Lennon is a fictional mystery that uses Lennon's legacy as its central "MacGuffin". La guitarra de John Lennon (Sam Numit) (Spanish Edition)
La guitarra de John Lennon is a 1990 detective novel by Spanish author Jordi Sierra i Fabra , featuring his recurring character . Introduction: The World of Sam Numit The novel centers on Sam Numit, a rock
: The book provides an insider's look at the "secrets and intimacies" of the rock world, a subject Sierra i Fabra is uniquely qualified to explore. Connection to Sierra i Fabra's Other Works