The Last Green Valley: A Novel

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"Mark Sullivan has done it again! The Last Green Valley is a compelling and inspiring story of heroism and courage in the dark days at the end of World War II." -Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times bestselling author From the author of the #1 bestseller Beneath a Scarlet Sky comes a new historical novel inspired by one family's incredible story of

Mark Sullivan is the acclaimed author of more than twenty novels, including the #1 Amazon Charts, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller Beneath a Scarlet Sky, which has been translated into thirty-seven languages and will soon be a limited television series starring Tom Holland. Mark also writes the #1 New York Times bestselling Private series with James Patterson. He has received numerous awards and accolades for his writing, including a WHSmith Fresh Talent selection, a New York Times Notable Books mention, and a Los Angeles Times Best Book of the Year honor. He grew up in Medfield, Massachusetts, and graduated from Hamilton College with a BA in English before working as a Peace Corps volunteer in Niger, West Africa. Upon his return to the United States, he earned a graduate degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University and began a career in investigative reporting. An avid skier and adventurer, he lives with his wife in Bozeman, Montana, where he remains grateful for the miracle of every moment. For more information visit www.marksullivanbooks.com.

An Amazon Best Book of the Month: Literature & Fiction "After his triumphant novel Beneath a Scarlet Sky, Mark Sullivan delivers another stunning tour de force. Based on interviews and careful research, The Last Green Valley is the novelization of an inspirational true story featuring human strength, faith, and endurance against all odds." -Authorlink "[Sullivan's] got an extraordinary imagination, paired with a real talent for creating realistic scenes, both hair-raising times of danger-like being strafed-and intimate moments of pain." -Historical Novel Society "Mark Sullivan has done a fantastic job reliving this harrowing story...If you're a fan of historical novels this is one of the best that will come out this year or any year." -Red Carpet Crash "Sullivan brings to life another little-known tale of perseverance and bravery in the face of incredible hardship." -She Reads "A simply riveting read from cover to cover, The Last Green Valley is a deftly crafted novel that showcases experienced author Mark Sullivan's exceptional narrative storytelling skills combined with exceptional originality." -Midwest Book Review "I hail Mark Sullivan for doing it again-taking very real, very human stories set during the most intense period in recent world history and providing us with a work of historical fiction that we will not forget anytime soon." -Bookreporter "Mark Sullivan has done it again! The Last Green Valley is a compelling and inspiring story of heroism and courage in the dark days at the end of World War II. Fans of Beneath a Scarlet Sky will savor this novel based on an extraordinary and little-known tale of the war and its aftermath." -Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Nightingale and The Great Alone "Mark Sullivan weaves together history and memory in an epic journey of love and resilience. One of the most riveting, page-turning books I've read in a long time." -Heather Morris, author of the #1 international and New York Times bestseller The Tattooist of Auschwitz "Sullivan again demonstrates his gift for finding little-known embers of history and breathing life into them until they glow and shine in ways that are both moving and memorable." -Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Girls of Paris "Mark is one of the most gifted and successful novelists of our generation. His ability to weave drama, morality, and emotion through wonderfully captivating stories of the human spirit puts him among the greats." -Tony Robbins, #1 New York Times bestselling author and the nation's #1 life and business strategist