Running With the Demon

About “Running With the Demon”

Running with the Demon is a 1997 novel by Terry Brooks that reimagines fantasy fiction by setting its story in the real world. The novel follows John Ross, a Knight of the Word who can see the future but struggles to change it. On the Fourth of July, Ross and a demon arrive in Hopewell, Illinois, where a steel strike has left the community angry and frustrated. A fourteen-year-old girl is mysteriously connected to both men, and the fate of the town and the country is at stake. The story blends family drama, innocence, and catastrophe, offering a unique and imaginative take on the fantasy genre.