Sherred 's stories were often set in Detroit .
Sherred 's stories were often featured the down - to - earth laborers with whom the author was acquainted through his career in the automotive field , where he advanced from tool rooms to technical writing and public relations .
Sherred 's stories were often set in Detroit and featured the down - to - earth laborers with whom the author was acquainted through his career in the automotive field , where he advanced from tool rooms to technical writing and public relations .