Roger is a black boy in South Central Detroit in the heart of the urban community. His studies of the black movement in America are constant, but he is fascinated with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His interest in the black struggle leads him to a black awareness group called The Righteous Movement. Soon afterward, a more radical group called The Revolution comes into the community. Roger is bombarded with many hardships including the death of his father and more recently, the death of his brother, Chris. Roger loses his mind and seeks comfort in The Revolution. Then the real revolution begins.

James Mitchum Oates is the pen name of Brian Steven Curtis. He was born in Chicago, IL. on Oct. 19, 1975. At a young age, he moved with his family to Kansas City, MO. He received his Associate's Degree from Penn Valley Community College in 2004. From there, he obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice/Corrections. He is the author of 8 published books, one of which is being screened for a movie adaptation, and has also been nominated to win the Eric Hoffer award. His marital status is single and he has no children.