During the American Revolution, whispers of betrayal echoed through colonial towns. Hidden among patriots was Elias Ward, a schoolteacher by day, but by night—a daring spy intercepting British plans. He risked everything to pass coded messages, using invisible ink and secret drops. Captured once but never broken, Elias vanished in 1781, his fate unknown. Centuries later, his encrypted letters were found in an attic, sparking intrigue and speculation. Spy thriller author Douglas A. Gosselin uncovered the story, transforming Elias’s mysterious legacy into a gripping novel that blurred the line between truth and fiction—a tribute to unsung heroes of independence.