Running in the Dark
Running in the Dark
Cleverly Written, Dynamic Story Telling
John survived Vietnam, but first, he survived Detroit
This collection of short-story memoirs depicts growing up in 1960s Detroit, capturing the author’s childhood adventures — alone or with friends — often marked by both fear and excitement. Vivid descriptions bring his experiences to life, revealing the innocence of boys who chase adventure despite the consequences.
From the terror of monsters in the basement to a severe case of the yips after watching Night of the Living Dead — the first day at camp, a diving challenge into dangerous waters, the invasion of a cemetery after hours, and investigating a haunted house — these are adventures many readers will recognise from their own childhood. Filled with humor, loyalty, bravado, and the universal experience of boys being boys on the edge of not growing up.
Readers may recall their own childhood moments, especially those spent running from danger in the dark.