The Ground Between: A Soldier's First Day in the Trenches

By Simon Carter

The Somme, 1916: a maze of mud, rot, and sudden death.

James arrives at the Somme front, a newly conscripted soldier, only to find that the trenches are less a line of defense and more a suffocating maze of mud, rot, and sudden death. How can a man survive his first day in a place where every breath is rationed, every movement a gamble, and every moment brings the threat of annihilation?

The constant bombardment intensifies, and orders for a desperate raid arrive. James clings to his closest friend, Alfie, but their shared laughter is a fragile shield against the relentless terror. As the raid collapses under machine-gun fire, trapping them in No Man's Land, James faces an impossible choice: drag his injured friend through a hail of shrapnel or escape the open ground alone. The decision he makes will save his life, but it will haunt him, stripping away any pretense of clean victory and leaving him to grapple with an unbearable absence. The battlefield demands a price no man should have to pay, and the cost of survival is often far greater than the cost of dying.

Experience a gripping, visceral thriller that plunges you into the heart of the Great War's brutal reality. Follow James as he navigates the hellish landscape of the trenches, makes unthinkable choices, and struggles to find meaning amidst the chaos. This harrowing journey promises intense action, profound emotional depth, and a relentless exploration of the human spirit under extreme pressure. Prepare for a story that will stay with you long after the final page.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HN27ZGZ2
• ISBN13: 9798162431800
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"