Imagine being a rockstar, traveling with your band and striving to outdo the Beatles. For Ravynn St. John, lead singer of Phoenix Rising, reality is complicated. The year is 1968, and as the band’s world tour kicks off , Ravynn must handle fame while hiding his true self.
The twenty-year-old frontman struggles to keep his lie intact. Behind the sold-out shows and the adoring fans, he’s hiding the truth—he’s homosexual, disowned by his family. The family he has left is his band and management team, the only ones who know the real Ravynn.
During the tour, Ravynn’s secrets are threatened. His guitarist, Benji, wants to take their relationship beyond bandmates, and a reporter from his past shows up, snooping. Will Ravynn keep his secrets hidden and secure his shot at greatness, or will everything collapse?
For fans of coming-of-age stories and music, “Band on the Run” is a must-read. You’ll love this captivating tale of fame, love, and identity.
Global Book Awards 2026 Bronze Medal in LGBTQ+ Literary fiction
All proceeds will be donated to the Matthew Shepard Foundation and The Trevor Project.
A week-long 17th birthday celebration in and around New Orleans for the youngest member of the group. Join Benji Travers with his family and his bandmates for food, fun, and festivities in and around "The Big Easy!"
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