The Road to Nashville

Set during the Civil War in 1862, this prequel novella follows a young naval officer, Nathan Tower, as he navigates the dangerous world of espionage and deception. When a simple reconnaissance mission goes awry, he is swept into a web of lies involving Confederate secrets and strategic manipulations. Alongside a quick-witted innkeeper, Tower must master the arts of disguise and deception to influence the conflict's outcome, laying the groundwork for his later legendary spy career.