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

By Joe Looby

Book Overview

This is the story of the men who climbed.

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

In the dead of night, Johnnie Grey leads the legendary 10th Mountain Division up an ice cliff the Germans call unconquerable. One slip means oblivion. One victory could liberate Italy.

Johnnie's survival instincts--honed in the Adirondack wilderness, 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.

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 ★★★★★

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FG16PRHK
• ISBN13: 9798999130181
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: 10th Mountain Films, LLC
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"