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In the tradition of Charles Bukowski and Herman Hesse, David M. Carew writes dark, searing novels set in the “underground” of a great city: Nashville. Carew’s 2001 debut, "Voice from the Gutter," was hailed “a minor masterpiece . . . an existential novel you will not soon forget” by Tennessean book reviewer Roy E. Perry.
Now Carew returns with "Everything Means Nothing to Me," an impassioned new tale of love, loss, betrayal, and redemption. When the sad, lonely, half-mad writer John Werrick meets mysterious singer/songwriter Eva Downing in a Nashville club, it sparks a tragic, haunted love. Obsessed with Eva, Werrick burns to answer the riddles surrounding her:
Why does she so passionately yearn to perform—then make sure few know about it?
Why does she go through a strange, dark ritual before performing?
What is the explosive secret she is hiding?
As Werrick struggles to unravel the mystery, he discovers the brutal secret enshrouding Eva’s life—as events surge to a shattering climax.
What the critics are saying about his latest novel:
"As in Voice from the Gutter, Carew offers, in Everything Means Nothing to Me, a work of beautiful poetic prose. This powerful existential work contains, as the author puts it, "mysteries within mysteries" and "fictions within fictions." - "The Tennessean" September 23, 2007
"Fresh and edgy fare . . . Nashville author David Carew covers scenes, characters, and aspects of Music City that aren’t always noticed . . . an intriguing [novel] that offers an insider’s view of Nashville’s club scene.” - - “The City Paper,” September 21, 2007
About the Author:
David M. Carew is a novelist, songwriter, copywriter, journalist, and publicist living in Nashville, Tennessee. He also was an independent candidate for the U.S. Congress in Nashville in 2000. One of the first novelists to emerge from Nashville’s underground rock music/literary scene, Carew debuted in 2001 with the acclaimed novel "Voice from the Gutter," which one critic proclaimed “a minor masterpiece.” Originally from New England, Carew graduated magna cum laude from The University of Maine, and moved to Nashville in 1983.
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Rave review from "Dish Magazine"

Rave Book Review by "Dish Magazine" (half a million readers worldwide) - - May 2008 - - Dishmag.com EVERYTHING MEANS NOTHING TO ME: A Novel of Underground NashvilleBy David M. Carew$22.95 Col...
Posted by on Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:45:00 GMT

Rave review from a reader

Underground Nashville by David M. Carew, Author of "Everything Means Nothing to Me: A Novel of Underground Nashville" and "Voice from the Gutter" In the past six months, it's been very gratifyi...
Posted by on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:44:00 GMT

My interview with "The Vanderbilt Hustler"

Underground Nashville by David M. Carew, Author of "Everything Means Nothing to Me: A Novel of Underground Nashville" (available at Amazon.com) and "Voice from the Gutter" (XLibris.com) After th...
Posted by on Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:55:00 GMT

Underground Nashville--In Defense of Reading

Underground Nashville by David M. Carew, Author of "Everything Means Nothing to Me: A Novel of Underground Nashville" (available at Amazon.com) and "Voice from the Gutter" (XLibris.com) Almost inv...
Posted by on Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:14:00 GMT

Underground Nashville--Advice for Obama and McCain

Underground Nashville by David M. Carew, Author of "Everything Means Nothing to Me: A Novel of Underground Nashville" (available at Amazon.com) and "Voice from the Gutter" (XLibris.com) Since tomo...
Posted by on Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:37:00 GMT

Underground Nashville--Is McCain losing in Tennessee?

Underground Nashvilleby David M. Carew, Author of "Everything Means Nothing to Me: A Novel of Underground Nashville" (available at Amazon.com) and "Voice from the Gutter" (XLibris.com) In my novel...
Posted by on Sat, 04 Oct 2008 10:48:00 GMT

Gram Parsons Hall of Fame Nomination Proposal

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Posted by on Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:23:00 GMT

Underground Nashville--Gram Parsons event a success

Underground Nashville by David M. Carew, Author of "Everything Means Nothing to Me: A Novel of Underground Nashville" (available at Amazon.com) and "Voice from the Gutter" (XLibris.com) Although t...
Posted by on Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:05:00 GMT

Final reminder--Gram Parsons Tribute Concert!

Underground Nashville by David M. Carew, Author of "Everything Means Nothing to Me: A Novel of Underground Nashville" (available on Amazon.com) and "Voice from the Gutter" (XLibris.com) One final ...
Posted by on Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:19:00 GMT

Underground Nashville--Gram Parsons Publicity Update

Underground Nashville by David M. Carew, Author of "Everything Means Nothing to Me: A Novel of Underground Nashville" (available on Amazon.com) and "Voice from the Gutter" (XLibris.com) As you may...
Posted by on Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:20:00 GMT