An Uncertain Peace

The year is 1866. In Civil War-ravaged Atlanta, Allan Ramsey, a former captain in Sherman’s Army, has returned to the city, a place he hopes his past and future will intersect. Writing for Atlanta’s leading newspaper, The Intelligencer, Ramsey functions as an informal liaison between the city’s leaders and the U.S. Army. A body turns up on the railroad tracks—an accident? Abigail Maynard arrives seeking her sister—a coincidence? Additional deaths bring the city to the boiling point, as Allan Ramsey, Abigail Maynard, and a rich cast of characters navigate a maze of questionable motives and conflicting loyalties amid the uncertain peace.

Check out James Craig Tucker on Substack!

“An Uncertain Peace brings post-Civil War Atlanta to life in an atmosphere of murder, greed, and deceit. A must-read for history buffs and mystery fans alike! “
 —Robert Roth, Bagels to Biscuits

“Grabs the reader from the first page! Caught in the turmoil of the war’s aftermath, its characters face events that will change them forever. “
—Carol Lannon, Signal Mountain Mirror

“Not only a great mystery, but written with the history of Atlanta close by! I found the scenes evocative and true to place and time. The descriptions are vivid and engaging. An excellent first novel….”
—M. Kent Anderson

Available Wherever Books Are Sold!

Read a selection

At the time the action takes place, Ramsey has been helping Deputy Marshall Ed Sprague investigate events surrounding a man who was run down on the railroad tracks. The victim was clearly dead before being left there. In the midst of their investigation, he receives a request for his help.

From An Uncertain Peace