Through the Death-Dark Valley

Though there is no biographical information about the author A.J. Barlanti, it becomes obvious after reading this book that he is a sensitive poet of great significance. The short but profound THROUGH A DEATH-DARK VALLEY is one of the most impressive and realistic depictions of war, a book that recalls the writing of Wilfred Owen! Poetically and lyrically, Barlanti steps onto Iwo Jima: 'Since Iwo Jima was an island of volcanic ash with no shrub or vegetation for cover while fighting combata...