In the Hearts of Soldiers - Paperback

by Douglous D. Clampit (Author)

In the Hearts of Soldiers is a story of one young man's journey during one of history's darkest times. Vincent (Vince) Conroy is desperate to escape his overbearing father and difficult farm life in Louisiana. With the Second Great War approaching and with little options, he decides to enlist in the Army National Guard. With his days of innocence numbered-Vince meets new friends, a possible lover, and enemies before departing for Europe to participate in the most historic invasion in US Military history. What Vince never expected was to find himself in the middle of a living nightmare. Now, some years later, this World War II veteran keeps a lock-box hidden away in his closet. Its contents contain a secret that he doesn't want to get out-ever. But the traumatizing events of the war have seeped back into his subconscious as he's forced to relive his nightmares and dark secret in his sleep. Now, afraid to close his eyes at night, Vince calls for the help of the unreserved, and yet, devoted local medical doctor for help. Together, the two will unravel the mysteries of the lock-box as Vince shares his troubling story. Will Vince ever be free of the dark secret that has haunted him for years?