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1882—Gillian Hamilton, magic caster and Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Magic and Steam, has been stripped of his title, badge, and freedom. Gillian's true name and powers have been exposed, so now he's kept under lock and key. To make a tragedy worse, Gunner the Deadly has returned to his life out in the Wild West and has not been heard from since.
Rumors of a doctor, known only as Sawbones, with access to illegal magic have persisted into the new year. Gillian believes that violence, chaos, and certain death will befall New York City if this criminal isn't apprehended. And despite having lost his sense of purpose, Gillian knows he's the only one capable of confronting this new madman—with or without the backing of the FBMS.
But such dangers should never be undertaken alone. Gillian will need both Gunner's deadeye marksmanship, as well as his love, if he's to detain Sawbones before irreparable damage is done to the magic of his world.
Titles in the series (3)
- The Engineer: Magic & Steam, #1
1
1881—Special Agent Gillian Hamilton is a magic caster with the Federal Bureau of Magic and Steam. He's sent to Shallow Grave, Arizona, to arrest a madman engineer known as Tinkerer, who's responsible for blowing up half of Baltimore. Gillian has handled some of the worst criminals in the Bureau's history, so this assignment shouldn't be a problem. But even he's taken aback by a run-in with the country's most infamous outlaw, Gunner the Deadly. Gunner is also stalking Shallow Grave in search of Tinkerer, who will stop at nothing to take control of the town's silver mines. Neither Gillian nor Gunner are willing to let Tinkerer hurt more innocent people, so they agree to a very temporary partnership. If facing illegal magic, Gatling gun contraptions, and a wild engineer in America's frontier wasn't enough trouble for a city boy, Gillian must also come to terms with the reality that he's rather fond of his partner. But even if they live through this adventure, Gillian fears there's no chance for love between a special agent and outlaw. Based on the short story, "Gunner the Deadly." Entirely revised, newly expanded, and Book One in the exciting new steampunk series, Magic & Steam.
- The Gangster: Magic & Steam, #2
2
1881—Special Agent Gillian Hamilton, magic caster for the Federal Bureau of Magic and Steam, has recovered from injuries obtained while in Shallow Grave, Arizona. Now back in New York City, Gillian makes an arrest on New Year's Eve that leads to information on a gangster, known only as Tick Tock, who's perfected utilizing elemental magic ammunition. This report complicates Gillian's holiday plans, specifically those with infamous outlaw, Gunner the Deadly, who promised they'd ring in 1882 together. The two men stand on the cusp of a romance that needs to be explored intimately and privately. But when Gillian's residence is broken into by a magical mechanical man who tries to murder him on behalf of Tick Tock, he and Gunner must immediately investigate the city's ruthless street gangs before the illegal magic becomes a threat that cannot be contained. This might be their most wild adventure yet, but criminal undergrounds can't compare to the dangers of the heart. Gillian must balance his career in law enforcement with his love for a vigilante, or lose both entirely. The novel-length follow-up to The Engineer, in the exciting new steampunk series, Magic & Steam.
- The Doctor: Magic & Steam, #3
3
1882—Gillian Hamilton, magic caster and Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Magic and Steam, has been stripped of his title, badge, and freedom. Gillian's true name and powers have been exposed, so now he's kept under lock and key. To make a tragedy worse, Gunner the Deadly has returned to his life out in the Wild West and has not been heard from since. Rumors of a doctor, known only as Sawbones, with access to illegal magic have persisted into the new year. Gillian believes that violence, chaos, and certain death will befall New York City if this criminal isn't apprehended. And despite having lost his sense of purpose, Gillian knows he's the only one capable of confronting this new madman—with or without the backing of the FBMS. But such dangers should never be undertaken alone. Gillian will need both Gunner's deadeye marksmanship, as well as his love, if he's to detain Sawbones before irreparable damage is done to the magic of his world.
C.S. Poe
C.S. Poe is a Lambda Literary and two-time EPIC award finalist, and a FAPA award-winning author of gay mystery, romance, and speculative fiction. She resides in New York City, but has also called Key West and Ibaraki, Japan home in the past. She has an affinity for all things cute and colorful and a major weakness for toys. C.S. is an avid fan of coffee, reading, and cats. She’s rescued two cats—Milo and Kasper do their best to distract her from work on a daily basis. C.S. is an alumna of the School of Visual Arts. Her debut novel, The Mystery of Nevermore, was published 2016. cspoe.com
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