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Most people know Nathan Hale failed as a spy.

Few know about the Culper Ring, the network that worked.

Revolutionary War espionage
📖 Jan 2026

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The CIA calls them "America's first spy ring." George Washington called them his secret weapon. History barely remembers their names. Time to change that. 🧵

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Yesterday the Nathan Hale story went public.

Thank you to everyone who read, shared, or reached out. Your reactions have been incredible!

For those who haven't read it yet: it's still live, still free, and we'd love to hear what you think!

https://t.co/mwKTPM7QJ9

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If you're looking for something to read tonight:

The Nathan Hale story is 18,000 words (about 70 minutes of reading)
History. Spy craft. A young man's idealism collides with brutal reality.
Early readers spent 15+ minutes with it and couldn't put it down.
https://t.co/UFKCwV7gY1

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Most people learn about Nathan Hale from a single quote: "I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country"

Except he probably never said that.

Here's what actually happened - and why his story matters more than the legend:

https://t.co/mwKTPM8oyH

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The Nathan Hale story is officially public. Early readers said:

"I couldn't put it down."
"This is a hit."
"I thought it was fiction—then realized it's all true"

18,000 words. Two years of research. The story of America's first spy.

Read it here: https://t.co/UFKCwV7gY1

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Some of you are reading the Nathan Hale story this weekend. THANK YOU!

Hope you're enjoying it.

Public launch is Jan 15. If you're not subscribed yet and want early access to the next three stories (March, May, July):
https://t.co/Ga0CPhRauS

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Sent the Nathan Hale story to subscribers this morning!

Already seeing people read and sharing it!

Public launch is Jan 15th. If you want early access, you've got 2 weeks to subscribe!

https://t.co/fnhqnR4F6V

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As 2025 ends, America stands just months from her 250th anniversary. The Founders didn’t inherit liberty, they defended it. This is our moment to remember who we are, do our duty, and rise as citizens, not spectators. 🇺🇸 #AmRev

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Weekend reading recommendation:

"Washington's Spies" by Alexander Rose

The definitive account of the Culper Ring. Meticulously researched. Comprehensive.

It's my primary source for the stories I'm writing.

If you want to understand Revolutionary War intelligence, start here.

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The rope was new.

That's how Nathan Hale's story begins in 1776. It's not how it ends.

"The Rope" — the true story of America's first spy and the friend who made sure his death changed everything.

Dropping January 16, 2026.

Sign up early at https://t.co/Ga0CPhQCFk

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A little over a month away from the first short story! If you're interested in it early, sign up for the newsletter at https://t.co/Ga0CPhRauS. Thank you to everyone who already signed up, the response has been amazing! #hiddeninkpress #americanrevolution #AmericanHistory

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History class taught you about the battles.

It didn't teach you about the farmers who smuggled invisible-ink letters through British checkpoints for 5 years without getting caught.

Washington called them "the source I most depend on."

January 15th
https://t.co/fnhqnR4F6V

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Thanks for the shoutout!

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Macungie Resident Launches Independent Publishing Project Focused on Revolutionary War Espionage https://t.co/BXsomeGSWL

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Fun fact: Folks who sign up for the newsletter get the stories 2 weeks early!! Get on over to https://t.co/Ga0CPhRauS and get on the list! #HiddenInkPress #AmericanRevolution #CulperRing #spies #espionage #history

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Most people know Nathan Hale—"I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."
Almost no one knows about the spy network that succeeded where he failed.

The Culper Ring:

Washington's secret weapon.

Story drops January 15: https://t.co/Ga0CPhQCFk 🕵️

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Thanksgiving 1776 looked very different.

Washington's army was in retreat. Morale was collapsing. The revolution seemed lost.

Two months later, the tide turned—thanks in part to intelligence gathering.

That's the story we're telling: https://t.co/Ga0CPhQCFk 🕵️

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The website went live this week. The response has been overwhelming! Nathan Hale story drops in January, sign up at https://t.co/Ga0CPhQCFk to get it early and a few other perks! #RevolutionaryWar #AmericanHistory #espionage #hiddeninkpress #nathanhale #shortstories

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@KenBurns American Revolution is fantastic. What a masterpiece. Check it out on @PBS

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In 1780, Benedict Arnold's treason was discovered because
of intelligence from the Culper Ring.

The spy network Washington built after Nathan Hale's
execution literally saved the revolution.

First story drops January 2026: https://t.co/Ga0CPhRauS 🕵️

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The Culper Spy Ring operated behind enemy lines for 5 years during the Revolutionary War.

Their identities stayed secret for 150 years.

We're bringing their story to light.

Hidden Ink Press is live: https://t.co/Ga0CPhRauS

First story drops January 2026. 🕵️

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Visited @IntlSpyMuseum this weekend and had an amazing time! Highly recommend and they even had a section on the Culper Ring! #hiddeninkcomics #history #spy #espionage #internationalspymuseum #CulperSpyRing #RevolutionaryWar #LibertysInvisibleInk