Terminal Lucidity

By: Piper, Auburn C.

Danny Johnson, a retired teacher and legendary coach, lives in the hazy twilight of Alzheimer's, his days a blur of fragmented memories and confused identities. But one crisp morning, a startling clarity breaks through the fog: a fleeting window of his former self. He remembers everything, including an urgent, long-forgotten promise he made years ago-a promise that requires an immediate journey to a distant location. Knowing this lucidity is temporary, a fragile bubble about to burst, Danny is desperate. His expired license and unpredictable state make self-travel impossible. Enter Tasha, a sharp, resourceful former student of his, often overlooked but drawn to Danny's quiet desperation. Intrigued, she agrees to be his chauffeur on a road trip that quickly becomes a desperate race against time. As Danny's wife and family desperately search for him, and as his memories resurface and fade, Tasha must navigate not only the physical roads but also the labyrinth of his fragmented past, deciphering cryptic clues and protecting him from the encroaching illness, all while safeguarding the crucial promise he needs to fulfill.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GNMW6QXK
• ISBN13: 9798261906612
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"