Leaping-Off the Village is Mr. Smyth’s first novel. The book explores the ways in which diverse characters (An African -American serviceman, an Iraqi soldier and an American businessman) deal with the approach of the most recent war in Iraq.

Having lived in nearby Kuwait for the two years leading-up to the conflict, Mark Smyth brings a unique perspective to his story telling.

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