New Historical Novel Brings Untold WWII Conflicts in Alabama to Life

Crescent Spring, KY, USA – WEBWIRE – Monday, November 3, 2025

In a gripping new release, “Pride’s Landing” by Jerry Adams, readers are taken into a rarely told chapter of World War II history—one that unfolded not overseas, but in the heart of North Alabama.

After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, fears of Nazi-Italian sabotage on American soil ran high.

Hidden among the Tennessee Valley’s vital TVA dams and nitrogen plants lay a new battleground. Small squadrons of Coast Guard counter-guerrilla troops were formed to protect these critical resources and stop enemy saboteurs before they could strike.

This little-known mission brought together unlikely allies: President Franklin D. Roosevelt, General Bill Donovan, and Senator Lister Hill organized the project, while Ensign Billy Ray Coleman enlisted the help of Reverend Ples and the men of his church. What followed was a story of courage, unity, and determination that changed lives—and history.

About the Book
“Pride’s Landing:” A Story of Two Conflicts from World War Two shines a light on a hidden theater of the war: America’s own soil. With rich historical detail and compelling narrative, Jerry Adams brings to life the sacrifices of ordinary men called to do extraordinary things. The novel reveals both the physical battles against potential saboteurs and the moral conflicts faced by those who served.

This is not just a war story—it’s a story about community, patriotism, and the resilience of the human spirit when the home front becomes the front line.

About the Author Jerry Adams, a retired athletic supervisor, coach, and lecturer, grew up in Northwest Alabama.

He earned his education at the School of Sports Management at North Carolina State University, the Nashville Film Institute, and the Dov Simons Film Producer’s School. His passion for storytelling and history combines with his Southern roots to bring “Pride’s Landing” to vivid life.

What happens when war comes not across the ocean—but to your own backyard?