Thieves of Mercy

In Thieves of Mercy, set during the tumultuous Civil War, Captain Samuel Bowater and his crew must navigate the challenges of a half-built ironclad while facing the advancing Union forces. After hitching a ride with the unpredictable Captain "Mississippi" Mike Sullivan, they rally aboard the makeshift gunship General Page to confront overwhelming odds. The novel mixes vibrant characters with intense action, culminating in the formidable naval battle of Memphis as the Confederates fight valiantly against the Northern threat.