Conquering Heroes

Conquering Heroes is a story taking place mostly in the jungles of Laos and Cambodia during the Vietnam War. Caveman, the main character, enjoys his work. He also cares deeply about his colleague Te. Caveman develops into a killing machine, primarily works alone and in the darkness, and loves what he does. This is a war novel with twists and turns that culminate in Caveman learning a secret about his parents. If you have ever wondered about the Vietnam War and the covert missions that many brave men and women undertook, then this is the book for you.

-- Rick McElroy