Charleston, 1775 The dawn of revolution hides a deadly betrayal.
Archivist-turned-reluctant time traveler Nora Halewell never expects to find herself in Charleston on the cusp of the American Revolution. But when a ciphered diary surfaces among colonial papers in Greystone Manor, reading its final coded entry transports her to a city brimming with tension, loyalty, and treachery.
In Charleston's crowded taverns and shadowed print shops, Patriots whisper of liberty while British soldiers patrol the cobbled streets. Hidden in plain sight are coded pamphlets and smuggled gunpowder shipments, secrets that could tip the balance of the Revolution. But someone is twisting the truth, altering messages, and feeding the Crown information from within the Patriot cause.
Nora must unravel the diary's cipher, navigate a city divided by loyalty and fear, and uncover the traitor whose betrayal could silence the Revolution before it begins. Every clue brings her closer to the truth... and to danger. When fire consumes a printer's shop and betrayal is unmasked in the heart of Charleston, Nora must risk everything to ensure history stays its course.
A time-tangled historical mystery full of suspense, coded secrets, and the fight for truth. Perfect for fans of historical fiction, cozy mysteries, and time-travel adventures.
✔ A richly atmospheric setting: candlelit print shops, bustling colonial taverns, and Charleston's smoky harbor.
✔ A layered mystery of codes, betrayal, and survival at the edge of revolution.
✔ A strong, determined heroine who bridges past and present.
✔ A story of truth versus treachery-where ink can be as dangerous as gunpowder.
The Rebel's Codex is the eighth installment in The Nora Halewell Mysteries, but can be enjoyed as a standalone. Step into the past and uncover the secrets history tried to erase.