The Tenth Trail Mark: A WWII Novel of Courage, Sacrifice, and the 10th Mountain Division

A WWII STORY OF COURAGE AND LOVE

For fans of Band of Brothers, The Nightingale, and Beneath a Scarlet Sky

In the dead of night, Adirondack woodsman Johnnie Grey leads the legendary 10th Mountain Division up an ice cliff the Germans call unconquerable--a linchpin of the brutal Gothic Line. One slip means oblivion. One victory could rip the German front wide open and help liberate Italy.

Johnnie's survival instincts--honed hunting through blizzards and the Great Depression to feed his family--are his greatest weapon. But his heart belongs to Ellie, the West Virginia farm girl who slips a silver St. Andrew's Cross around his neck: a trail mark of love meant to guide him home.

Now, under a relentless "ring of fire" artillery barrage, Johnnie must gamble everything on a wild, audacious plan.

Inspired by true events, The Tenth Trail Mark is a sweeping novel of courage, sacrifice, and a love strong enough to light even the darkest ascent.

Praise for The Tenth Trail Mark

"The prose balances rugged realism with lyrical detail... the ending is intense and resonant." --Foreword Clarion Reviews

"This deeply researched and beautifully written book shows how an Adirondack boy... becomes an expert and courageous mountain soldier... A must-read for historical fiction lovers." --Elizabeth, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★

"More than just a war story; it's a deeply moving tribute to the human spirit... This isn't just a book you read; it's one you feel." --ADK 46, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★