"Shades of Gray" is a historical fiction novel by Jessica James that takes place during the American Civil War. The novel follows the story of Captain Alexander Hunter, a Confederate cavalry officer who is captured by Union forces and sent to a prisoner of war camp. Hunter is forced to confront the realities of war and the moral ambiguity of his actions, as he struggles to maintain his integrity and honor in the face of increasingly difficult circumstances. Along the way, he meets other prisoners, including a woman who challenges his beliefs and forces him to reexamine his assumptions about the war and his place in it. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the complexities of war, and offers a nuanced and thought-provoking perspective on one of the defining moments in American history.