The book has been out a month and I’m pleased by the reviews and reception for Revolution Calling. This time, an unexpected but welcome comparison from Rough Edge.com writer and Editor, R. Scott Bolton:

Revolution Calling, by entertainment writer Ray Van Horn Jr, is the story of two high school-aged metalheads, circa 1988, and their journey through bullying, love and growth. The story is semi-autobiographical and that much is evident in the depth of character that Van Horn brings to every person in the book, especially his main duo, Jason and Rob. Their heavy metal-fueled relationship feels real, and natural, and their band-name-dropping banter is a highlight.

The story itself may seem familiar to many. It’s like the classic movie, Dazed and Confused. Everyone who’s seen that movie recognizes people from their past, no matter what their era. Seems like all high schools have the same cast of characters, just with different labels. As it did in Dazed and Confused, however, the story works well here. An engaging coming of age story with a heavy rock ’n roll theme, Revolution Calling will entertain and enrich readers, especially if their life paths are similar to Van Horn’s (as was my own). 

Thank you, Scott!

–Ray Van Horn, Jr.