First published 1656
American troops move through the dense Vietnamese jungle, their boots sinking into mud as mortars explode in the distance. Lieutenant Danny Morrison leads his platoon through hostile territory, knowing that each step could trigger an ambush or landmine. The men under his command come from different backgrounds but share the same fear and determination to survive another day. As the war drags on, Morrison struggles to keep his soldiers alive while questioning the purpose of their mission. Enemy fire tests their courage daily, and the tropical heat wears down their bodies as much as combat wears down their spirits. The bonds between the men grow stronger even as the conflict threatens to destroy everything they believe about duty and honor.
Genres: american-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, american, military-fiction, american-history
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, war
Setting: Vietnam, Vietnamese Jungle
Period: 20th Century
Leather Bound · Barnes & Noble, inc (2012-01-01)
Content warnings: violence, war