Tales of the Madman Underground

Tales of the Madman Underground: An Historical Romance 1973

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Tales of the Madman Underground

Tales of the Madman Underground: An Historical Romance 1973

Written by John Barnes
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Wednesday, September 5, 1973: The first day of Karl Shoemaker’s senior year in stifl ing Lightsburg, Ohio. For years, Karl’s been part of what he calls “the Madman Underground”—a group of kids forced (for no apparent reason) to attend group therapy during school hours. Karl has decided that senior year is going to be different. He is going to get out of the Madman Underground for good. He is going to act—and be—Normal. But Normal, of course, is relative. Karl has fi ve after-school jobs, one dead father, one seriously unhinged drunk mother . . . and a huge attitude. Welcome to a gritty, uncensored rollercoaster ride, narrated by the singular Karl Shoemaker.

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Pages 532
Language Eng
Published June 25, 2009
ISBN 4906766
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John Barnes writes contemporary fiction and has always been fascinated by character-driven stories. They hold a degree in English Literature and previously worked as an editor before transitioning to writing their own books. John Barnes lives with their spouse and a very vocal rescue cat.

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