The Original Shades of Gray: A Novel of the Civil War in Virginia, Or a Tale of the War for Southern Independence in the Old Dominion

The award-winning historical fiction novel Shades of Gray chronicles the clash of a Confederate cavalry officer with a Union spy as they defend their beliefs, their country, and their honor. This epic love story illuminates the fine line between friends and enemies at a time when traditions and principles were worth defending at all costs.

Shades of Gray was re-published as Noble Cause with a happily-ever-after ending. The original Shades of Gray was expanded and enhanced into the Shades of Gray Civil War Trilogy.

In its review, the Book Connection says "... explores the War Between the States in a way that will touch you like no other work of fiction."

The Book Review Journal noted, "You cannot leave this book unchanged in your understanding of the souls of the Civil War."

This is the tale of Colonel Alexander Hunter, a dauntless and daring Confederate cavalry officer, who, with his band of intrepid outcasts, becomes a legend in the rolling hills of northern Virginia. Inspired by love of country and guided by a sense of duty and honor, Hunter must make a desperate choice when he discovers the woman he promised his dying brother he would protect is the Union spy he vowed to his men he would destroy.

Readers will discover the fine line between friends and enemies when the paths of these two tenacious foes cross by the fates of war and their destinies become entwined forever.

Awards include: Top Five for Best Southern Theme in 2009 HOLT Medallion Contest; 2008 Indie Award for Best Regional Fiction 2008; Indie Award finalist for Best Historical Fiction; 2008 IPPY Award for Best Regional Fiction; 2008 ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year award finalist in Romance category. Named Favorite Book of 2008 across all genres by two book review sites.

"It is a book that I think could have the impact of a Gone With the Wind." - Jonathan A. Noyalas, Assistant Professor of History and Director for Civil War Studies, Lord Fairfax Community College