JACKLEG BOYS by Mark G. Wentling (Honduras/Togo)

A a new book — 

Jackleg Boys
by Mark G. Wentling (Honduras 1967-69), (Togo 1970-73)
Vanguard Press
506 pages
August 2024
$19.99 (Paperback)

Jackleg Boys unfolds with a gripping tale of survival, transformation, and the bonds forged in the crucible of adversity.

Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War’s aftermath, Henry and Randy, once privileged sons of an aristocratic Virginian family, find themselves grappling with the ruins of their past.

As they navigate the harsh realities of a war-torn landscape, life becomes a catalyst for a perilous journey westward. In a quest for survival, the duo must shed their former identities and confront the moral complexities of their choices.

This historical novel explores the lengths individuals go to endure and adapt in the face of calamity, challenging notions of privilege, identity, and the pursuit of a new beginning.

Jackleg Boys is a riveting narrative that explores the transformative power of desperation and the indomitable human spirit.