Super Short Summary

Published by Simon and Schuster in 2016, Matt Gallagher’s novel Youngblood follows newly minted lieutenant Jack Porter, who grapples with asserting his authority and maintaining peace in Ashuriyah, Iraq as the U.S. plans to withdraw, while his efforts are continuously undermined by the reckless veteran sergeant Daniel Chambers, leading to escalating violence. The book contains depictions of war, violence, and the death of civilians.