A Boy. A Summer. A Secret That Changes Everything. Step into the unforgettable summer of 1969, where adventure, heartbreak, and courage collide.
Twelve-year-old Mike expects a boring summer at a remote Michigan lake with his eccentric, elderly aunt and uncle. But the woods and water quickly become his kingdom, and days are filled with reckless joy and wild escapades alongside his fearless friends. They idolize Mike's cousin -- a Marine fighting in Vietnam -- dreaming of glory and heroism.

Then the letter arrives: MIA. And everything changes.

Suddenly, the games feel hollow. The world feels darker. But when Mike uncovers a disturbing truth about a neighbor's secret past, he's thrust into his own real-life test of courage. This summer will demand more than imagination. It will require real bravery -- the kind that comes not from muscle or medals, but from standing up for what's right.

Told through Mike's raw, heartfelt journal and laced with tall tales, wild humor, and aching truths, this coming-of-age story is a nostalgic love letter to a time and place when life was simpler -- but no less profound.

Whether you grew up chasing fireflies at the lake or just long to, this novel brings back the magic of endless summer days, the wonder of the natural world, and the bittersweet sting of growing up.

Inspired by real events -- though a few stories have been stretched for fun -- this is a tale for anyone who remembers life before screens, when the biggest adventures began just past the porch light.

Rediscover the power of innocence, the ache of loss, and the joy that comes only after tears.

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• Publication Date: January 14, 2023
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• Print Length: 246 Pages
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