The novel 'Destroyer' by Kiss is a wild ride blending rockstar chaos with a supernatural twist. It follows the band Kiss as they stumble into a battle against an ancient demonic force threatening to unleash hell on Earth. The story kicks off with their usual backstage antics, but things take a dark turn when they discover a cursed artifact hidden in their tour equipment. Suddenly, their music becomes a weapon, and their iconic personas—Starchild, Demon, Spaceman, and Catman—unlock hidden powers to fight the darkness. The pacing is frenetic, like a guitar solo on overdrive, with plenty of fan-service moments for Kiss Army devotees.
What makes it fun is how it leans into the band’s mythos. The Demon’s makeup isn’t just stagecraft here—it’s a literal shield against evil. There’s a scene where Gene Simmons breathes fire to torch a swarm of shadow creatures, and Paul Stanley’s voice shatters a possessed audience’s trance. It’s cheesy in the best way, like a B-movie with a platinum soundtrack. The book doesn’t take itself too seriously, but it nails the larger-than-life energy Kiss embodies. If you ever wondered what ‘Detroit Rock City’ would look like with a 'Supernatural' crossover, this is it.