About Richard Pyves Richard Pyves is an avid historian and genealogist. He grew up in Montreal and is a graduate of McGill University. He now lives near Toronto. Night Madness is the story of his father. Books by Richard Pyves Courage, Sacrifice and Betrayal The Story of the Victoria Rifles of Canada, 60th Battalion, in the First World War by (author) Richard Pyves Night Madness A Rear Gunners Tale of Love, Courage, Adversity and Hope In WWII by (author) Richard Pyves