SET FOR a big American launch soon is a rock opera written by CCM veteran Eddie DeGarmo. Hero is described as "bringing the Gospel of Christ up to date" and will feature Michael Tait, Rebecca St James and Audio Adrenaline's Mark Stuart in leading roles. The stage version toured the US in November. A double CD was released by EMI Christian Music Group in October and a trilogy of novels and a comic book are also to be made available. CR

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