Super Short Summary

In Out of the Night that Covers Me, John McMillan's life changes drastically after his mother's sudden death, leaving him orphaned and destitute. He moves to his aunt's tenant farm, where he faces harsh conditions under his abusive Uncle Luther. Hope arrives when Judge Byron Vance mentors John, leading him to meet Tuway, who helps Black people escape to Chicago. Together, they plan a journey north, as John becomes embroiled in a local controversy that impacts many lives. The book addresses themes related to systemic oppression and racial injustice in the Jim Crow South.