Los Angeles, 1935 After several years of adventure, ex-soldier of fortune Clint Griffin was trying to settle into an ordinary life. He worked a respectable job. He owned a nice bungalow in the hills. He planned to spend his two week vacation relaxing on the beach. But then a friend asked for help. He had no idea this help would include a drive from Los Angeles to Chicago on Route 66, battles with Nazi agents, police accusing him of kidnapping, and one beautiful woman in need of a rescue. With friends like his, Clint should have expected life wouldn’t be ordinary. Research has taken geologist and college professor Nat Brandes on adventures around the world. From mapping lonely deserts and crossing arctic tundra to exploring ancient ruins and studying erupting volcanoes, Nat has found inspiration for stories in many unique places.