Unimaginable and incredible, a true story of a life laced with true grit, perseverance, and the courage of a warrior.

A Shot in the Dark by Joe Dukester Duke is a true life story of a modern day legend. This book endeavors to highlight and showcase the many trials, tragedies and triumphs of one mans indescribable life, from the back woods of a farm country upbringing to the ultimate success of achieving the recognition of his peers for being the best at what he does and everything in between. The author tells of his lifetime of hard fought tenacity amid the immeasurable odds of ever gaining even ground. A Shot in the Dark brings to light the tale of a sad man who stands tall with valor and humility, a man searching for a stronghold in a cold and callous world that engulfed him, the relentless battle of a lone wolf crying in the night. It’s a saga of his hardship merged with unexplainable mishap and his undying resolve to rise above it all. It’s about his state of mind, a mind that runs mysteriously deep. And it’s about his soul, a soul immersed in a resurrecting glory, an unshakable confidence, and his perpetual stronghold on life. Chances taken, successes gained and accomplishments achieved, having had fun thru it all and able to still smile at the end. Come along and follow the journey of a boy wearing a coat of many colors along his path leading to a man who wears his heart on his sleeve, touching the lives of so many in countless different ways and be sure to enjoy the adventure with a smile...and a tear.

Author Joe Dukester Duke chronicles a large portion of his life from childhood thru adulthood sharing his personal experiences and numerous oddities of his career as a professional mover. His chosen line of life work made for some truly interesting, exciting and very hilarious stories that he felt compelled to share with the world through this book. Joe Dukester Duke is the youngest of three brothers and the third youngest of a total of eleven siblings. Currently he enjoys a life of retirement with those few closest to him.