A WWII STORY OF COURAGE AND LOVE

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

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

"A sweeping historical novel... 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 ★★★★★