A young officer's disintegration in the chaos of the retreat from Burma during the Japese attack and how he survives an existence without faith.
Walter Baxter Books
Walter Baxter was a British author whose sole two literary works, the novels Look Down in Mercy and The Image and the Search, explore themes of war, faith, and societal taboos. His debut was lauded for its power, and his second work, despite legal entanglements, investigated daring claims. Baxter's prose is marked by a deep interest in the human psyche, often delving into the moral dilemmas and internal conflicts of his characters. His output remains a testament to his brief yet impactful career in literature.

