Federal Government out of frustration with the Patriot Act. These 8 Virginians call themselves the Grandsons of Liberty after the Sons of Liberty. The book has received praise from such sources as The Washington Post journalist Joel Garreau and Julie Failla Earhart of Armchair Interviews. The cast of characters and unique literary style blur the lines between fiction and non-fiction created a recurring discussion theme among critics and readers about whether the book is purely a work of fiction or a warning of a pending revolution. The book has been featured on Military Times' website for supposedly containing hidden codes and foreshadowing specific real events. 2009 Virginia elections candidacy Matt Carson ran as an independent against the Republican incumbent Ed Scott in November’s race for the 30th District seat in the Virginia House of Delegates. In his first campaign for public office he gained 25% of the vote, losing to the incumbent. The main points of his political campaign were the support for a Patriot Act free state, fiscal responsibility at state level, protection of inalienable rights of individuals, and an environmentally friendly approach. Bibliography Matt Carson. (2007). On A Hill They Call Capital: A Revolution is Coming. Matthew Amick (original penname of Matt Carson). (1999). The Attic: A Christmas Story. References External links Publisher's Website 1975 births Living people 20th-century American novelists Novelists from Virginia People from Warrenton, Virginia West Virginia University alumni 21st-century American novelists American male novelists Fauquier High School alumni 20th-century American male writers 21st-century American male writers