It’s the 80s and the Cold War is at full freeze, and that freeze is pretty literal for Corporal Chris Talworth and his two friends, Private Legg and Specialist Jablonski. They have been tasked with the mundane job of guarding a Christmas fair in the sleepy village of Langemarck. It should have been an easy (albeit cold) gig, but then Fate throws them a curveball and they find themselves in deep trouble, not to mention probably stripped of rank and dishonorably discharged from the Army. Their only hope at this point—and it’s a longshot—lies with an ancient map one of them found while on field maneuvers. It may lead to untold riches. Or deep into the bowels of the Abyss.
Author
Joseph Hirsch's books Ohio at Dusk and Flash Blood were both published by Damnation Books. His novel War-Crossed Eyes was published by Mélange Books, and his novels Rolling Country and The Last Slice of Pizza were published by Moonshine Cove Publishing. He has sold work to Underground Voices and Zahir Tales. His novella House of Crystal was published by Silverthought and his novella Orphan Elixir was serialized in The Western Online. His short stories were also featured in 3 AM Magazine. He previously worked as a sports correspondent for Fight Hype covering boxing matches around the globe, and he was also a finalist in a Glimmer Train Short Story Award Competition for New Writers. His novels Kentucky Bestiary and The Dove and the Crow were published by Paragraph Line Books. His novels Veterans' Affairs, The Bastard's Grimoire, and Touch No One were published by Black Rose Writing. His novel, My Tired Shadow, is available from Underground Voices. More information can be found here: www.mytiredshadow.com He served four years in the U.S. Army, wherein his travels took him to Iraq and Germany. He currently lives in Cincinnati, Ohio. He can be found online at: www.joeyhirsch.com
