The Rascals of Stafford Street: Laughing and Losing During the Remarkable Summer of '62

by John J. Quick

This is a short novel loosely based on the lives of six actual children growing up in a small southern town during the summer of '62.This book has been incorporated as Part I in the author's next novel, "The Neighbor We Never Knew." The narrative is filled with humor wrapped around a thread of darkness based upon a disturbing event which actually occurred during the author's childhood. An act of extreme violence soon follows, as the rascals become ensnared in a life and death mystery.

110 pages, Paperback

Published November 6, 2015

About the author

The author grew up in a small southern town in the 60s. I taught biology for 13 years before making hand carved Windsor chairs until my retirement in 2016. I live among the wooded hills in a rural part of Tennessee in a small rustic home I built myself. I have spent much of my writing time during the past two years completing a series of books loosely based upon my childhood in the early to mid-sixties. This series is known as "The Rascals of Stafford Street."

Reviews

[Tony Parsons]

615 Greenwood Ave. Johnny “John” Paul 7, son, nephew, narrator), & Jim (6, younger son/brother, John’s BMF), found out somebody had killed Samantha (45+, colored, housekeeper).
Ms. Sotheby had called the police.
Previously; Virginia (Mama, Aunt Gi) had told Papa about the butcher knife she carried in her handbag & she was fired.
7/20/1962, what happened to Remy Lind “Mail Man”?
What about Remy Lind “Mail Man”?

Warning: This book contains graphic adult content which is only suitable for mature readers. It may be offensive or have potential adverse psychological effects on the reader.

I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one. All thoughts & opinions are entirely my own.

A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written mystery (short story) book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great mystery movie, or better yet a mini TV series. It was just OK for me so I will rate it at 4/5 stars.

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Tony Parsons (Washburn)

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