Mattock

"Mattock" is a compelling work of American realism that explores the psychological and moral complexities of military life during the First World War. The novel follows the experiences of Parvin Mattock, a young man from Kansas whose strict religious upbringing clashes violently with the grit and moral ambiguity of service in the American Expeditionary Forces.

Stationed in France, Mattock finds himself caught between his desire to maintain his moral standing and the overwhelming social press...