"The Mekong Goodbye.": Love in the Margins of Time (Series 2, Book7)

By Wayne J. Gombar

Some goodbyes echo louder than gunfire.
In the heart of the Vietnam War, Marine Corps medic Mick Hanley thought he understood the boundaries of duty, sacrifice, and loss, until a near-fatal ambush on the Mekong Delta led him to Lan, a Vietnamese nurse who refused to flee or forget. Hidden in the highlands and healing the wounded on both sides, Lan showed Mick that mercy is its own form of rebellion, and love, its own battlefield.
From the chaos of the Tet Offensive to the hushed alleys of Da Nang and the mist-covered hills of the Central Highlands, The Mekong Goodbye is a sweeping, intimate story of two souls caught between worlds. As the war rages, their bond deepens, but in a land shattered by politics and pain, survival may require the ultimate surrender.
Spanning decades and continents, this unforgettable novel explores the cost of memory, the resilience of quiet courage, and the kind of love that leaves its mark long after the last helicopter leaves.
For fans of The English Patient and The Things They Carried, The Mekong Goodbye is a haunting and lyrical farewell to the war, and to the woman who never left.

About the Author
Wayne J. Gombar is a storyteller drawn to the spaces where history and humanity collide. A veteran and lifelong student of global conflict, his work explores the quiet courage of ordinary people caught in extraordinary times. With a background in homeland security, criminal justice, and military history, Gombar brings depth and authenticity to his narratives, blending lived experience with emotional resonance.
The Mekong Goodbye is part of his sweeping romance-through-history series, capturing love, loss, and resilience across the 20th century's defining moments.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FJRQ2XSN
• ISBN13: 9798293668397
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"