Heart in the Jungle: Mountain City

By Fred J. Lauver

In the mountain city of Altoona, Pennsylvania, 19-year-old Frank Davis straddles the cusp of manhood in the tumultuous year of 1966. His tranquil middle-class neighborhood, adorned with streets named after poets, stands in stark contrast to Altoona's industrial landscape, where coal-blackened remnants of once-mighty railroad repair shops loom. Frank's life pulses with the energy of his rock 'n' roll band, The Mountain City Rockers, and a picture-perfect family reminiscent of Leave it to Beaver.

Yet, amidst the music and romance of the era, the ominous cloud of the Vietnam War hovers over young men like Frank. Determined to shape his destiny, he enlists in the US Air Force, battling a local draft board's dubious practices. Affluent parents resort to extreme measures, ensnaring Frank in violence to protect their sons from the draft.

Love, too, weaves through Frank's journey. From a tragic would-be romance with lifelong admirer Jeanette Wiley whose life is cut short, to the patient courtship of Brandi Jo Pulinni, guided by her changing Italian family's perceptions. The lingering allure of unattainable Sarah Meade complicates his heart, could shatter Brandi's heart.

Heart in the Jungle unfolds a rich narrative of love, dreams, courage, and facing one's fears. In this world where romance, music, and life's intricacies converge, Frank's emotional odyssey shapes a future of unforeseen consequences. Delve into this captivating tale, where Frank's choices will forever define his path.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0D7HRG8KH
• ISBN13: 9798888192030
• Release Date: June 2024
• Publisher: Brown Posey Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"