Fighting Byng: A Novel of Mystery, Intrigue and Adventure

Howard Byng bursts onto the scene like a storm, riding a frantic gray mule that careens into a makeshift camp of surveyors working deep in the turpentine woods of Georgia. His wild appearance—long hair, patched trousers, a voice that rattles the trees—immediately sets him apart from the disciplined men accustomed to the swamp’s quiet. When the mule crashes through the tent, scattering supplies and threatening disaster, Byng’s raw strength and quick thinking turn chaos into an unexpected rescue, pulling a fallen comrade from the wreckage.

The incident sparks a fierce clash of personalities: Byng’s brash, profanity‑laden charm meets the seasoned crew’s skepticism and resentment. Yet beneath the bickering lies a hint of something larger—a mystery tied to the forest’s hidden resources and the purpose of the surveying party. As the men regroup and rebuild their camp, listeners are left wondering what drives this larger‑than‑life newcomer and what secrets the Georgia woods might conceal.