The Tenth Trail Mark
FOR FANS OF BAND OF BROTHERS, UNBROKEN, AND BENEATH A SCARLET SKY
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 in the brutal Gothic Line. One slip means oblivion. One victory could rip the German front wide open and help liberate Italy.
His survival instincts—honed hunting through blizzards and the Great Depression—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 bet everything on a wild, audacious plan.
Inspired by true events, The Tenth Trail Mark is a gripping tale of mountain warfare, impossible courage, and a love strong enough to light even the darkest ascent.
Drawing on his father’s firsthand experience—wounded in action and awarded the Bronze Star during the brutal assault on Mount Belvedere—author Joe Looby brings this harrowing battle to life with heartfelt realism and historical depth.
What readers are saying:
“Captivating from start to finish—I couldn’t put it down.”
“A deeply personal and meaningful read.”
Join Johnnie on the ascent—order your copy today and experience a story of unbreakable courage.