Relentless Valor: Death Valley, Vietnam 1969, I Corps—the war's deadliest region. Over 300 veterans, from privates to generals, share stories of ... intrigue, and love, friends and foes alike. Paperback – May 27, 2025

Relentless Valor Drawing from first-hand accounts of soldiers—privates to generals—Relentless Valor delivers an unflinching portrayal of the Vietnam War. With historical accuracy and perspectives from all sides—American, North and South Vietnamese, Viet Cong, and civilians.In the unforgiving jungles of Vietnam, two young soldiers—one American, one North Vietnamese—fight for survival, loyalty, and love. Rick Hast, a 21-year-old from Ohio, never planned on war. But when he loses his college deferment, he accepts the draft, driven by duty and the legacy of his father, a D-Day veteran. He dreams of doing his time, returning home, and marrying his sweetheart.Nguyen “Van” Li, just 17, has his own mission: finding his missing brother, who serves in the North Vietnamese Army. Despite his mother’s fears, he answers the compulsory draft, not out of communist conviction, but out of love for his family. Along the perilous Ho Chi Minh Trail, he experiences war, brotherhood, and unexpected love.As Rick soldiers with Charlie Company, patrolling the mountains and valleys, Van and his comrades set deadly ambushes, ensuring the Americans never feel safe. Charlie Company’s infamous Zapper Squad is so lethal that the Viet Cong place a bounty on them. Both Rick and Van fight alongside their brothers-in-arms, forging bonds while witnessing unspeakable loss.Their fates collide in the Que Son Basin—aptly named Death Valley—during a brutal 14-day battle in August, as America revels in the peace and music of Woodstock, soldiers die on the battlefield, as anti-war anthems like "I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-to-Die Rag" echo back home.Meanwhile, in the shadows, Pham Thi Tiep, a Viet Cong widow, rises to prominence as the leader of the Sisters of the Cao Chinh Trung. She turns grief into vengeance, orchestrating a vast spy network and advocating for women to take up arms.This gripping novel immerses readers in the brutal realities of war, the resilience of the human spirit, and the stark contrast between the battlefield and the world left behind. Read more