Fighting Byng: A Novel of Mystery, Intrigue and Adventure

The turpentine forests of early 20th-century Georgia are no place for the faint-hearted. When Howard Byng crashes into a surveyor's camp astride a runaway mule, he brings chaos in his wake and defiance in his eyes. Part wild man, part pirate, Byng is exactly the kind of trouble the camp doesn't need: a Georgia Cracker with fists like hammers and a reputation for standing against any man who dares to push him. But there's more to this rough-edged drifter than brute strength. When he stands his ground against the camp bully named Jake, something unexpected emerges: intelligence, loyalty, and a capacity for growth that transforms him from troublemaker to indispensable. The adventure unfolds as Byng leaves behind his rootless existence and joins the surveying team, where his exceptional work ethic quickly sets him apart. Yet the novel's title promises mystery and intrigue, hints that beneath this tale of transformation lie secrets waiting to be uncovered. This is a story about what happens when raw, uncivilized force meets purpose, and which one ultimately wins.