They find themselves hunting down the most dangerous man in New York City, Tick Tock. It sends Gillian and Constantine on one of the most chaotic and nightmarish investigations. But again plans are thwarted when Frank Fishback, is found dead in his FBMS jail cell. Being late sets Gillian to worry but low and behold Constantine has kept his promise. Plans get a little delayed and Gillian is late picking up Gunner at the station. But best laid plans get side tracked when Gillian meets with his boss, FBMS Director Loren Moore. The plan is to bring in the New Year and start 1882 off right. Gillian Hamilton, Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Magic and Steam hopes he still has plans with Constantine, aka Gunner the Deadly, most dangerous and wanted gangster.

The novel-length follow-up to The Engineer, in the exciting new steampunk series, Magic & Gillian must balance his career in law enforcement with his love for a vigilante, or lose both entirely. This might be their most wild adventure yet, but criminal undergrounds can't compare to the dangers of the heart. 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. The two men stand on the cusp of a romance that needs to be explored intimately and privately. This report complicates Gillian's holiday plans, specifically those with infamous outlaw, Gunner the Deadly, who promised they'd ring in 1882 together. 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. 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.

The Gangster by C.S. Poe