In the spring of 1864. Gabriel Hamilton received his orders to move out of the desolate mountain gap in the north Georgia mountains. On that journey, Hamilton began his journey from Dunbar Gap, where he would find something unexpected. The Courier of Dunbar Gap follows the path of Dr. Gabriel Hamilton through his experiences as a surgeon in the Civil War and his eventual move to being a civilian again. He finds his heart continues to be affected by the mysterious courier who carries secrets. The story of The Courier of Dunbar Gap takes a different route than many Civil War stories. There are generals, and trains. Major Hamilton has his days intertwined with field hospitals and the wounded. His journey ends by the sea, where he has found what he's been searching for all along.

D. L Barnes lives near Atlanta, Georgia. The Coastal Sage Series was inspired by the natural beauty of the coastline of Carolinas and Georgia.