Class of 1988
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Members of the Bradford High School Class of 1988. The Class of 1988 are the basis of the Bradford Exiles series.
The "Common Prologue to the Bradford Exiles series" introduces the series, as a speculation of future fate of the young people in the class. The Exiles are members of the class of '88 that needed to leave their hometown, whether willingly or not. While not all of the stories in the Bradford Exiles are about class members who have "taken the on-ramp", the majority of them are.
A significant milestone in the lives of many characters is the 10-year reunion in October 1998, which is covered in several books from various viewpoints.MC26GM2
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Relationship to Other Series
The Bradford exiles are part of the larger universe started in the Spearfish Lake Series and the Dawnwalker Series. Characters from Bradford meet and interact with characters in the other series. For instance, Jennlynn Swift is a close friend of Jon Chladek and his family, who are major characters in the Dawnwalker novels.
Class Members
There are approximately 80 members of the class of 1988, but these are the only ones that have been mentioned by name.PUTP7
Books
1. Magic Carpet
Jennlynn Swift, the class valedictorian who becomes an electronics engineer, pilot, and an expensive prostitute — all at the same time. In the book, she encounters Dayna Berkshire, whose life as a wondering musician sometimes touched prostitution. She also comes back for a 10-year reunion, and maintains somewhat tenuous contact with her hometown through Emily Holst. Magic Carpet covers several encounters with Jon Chladek and Tanisha Chladek, who are the major characters in Alone Together and Growing Together.
2. Hat Trick
Dayna Berkshire considers life as a musician more fun and rewarding. "This beats hell out of work!" It takes a while to learn the tricks, but she discovers a friend to explore where it might lead, both for good and bad.
