The Curious Case of Commander Cole

A clerical error leads school superintendent Jack Cole, an untrained civilian, to be mistakenly activated for duty in the Navy at the onset of WWII. Facing the threat of imprisonment for evasion, he is taken to Washington, D.C., where he must choose between serving in the military or facing confinement at Portsmouth Naval Prison. The story explores themes of duty, misunderstanding, and the absurdities of war, as Cole navigates his unexpected and unwanted military journey.