The Gangster

Magic & Steam, Book 2

By: C.S. Poe

Narrated by: Declan Winters

Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins

Publisher's Summary

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.

©2021 C.S. Poe (P)2021 C.S. Poe

i like the audio version even better than the book

and that's saying something. excellent narration. great and exciting story. loved every minute of it.

Brilliant

Great job on story, characters and research. The narrator was fantastic, great job with accents

A must read!!!!

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE GIVE HIM A HAPPY ENDING. HE DESERVES TO BE FREE OF ALL THAT FEAR. HE DESERVES TO BE LOVED AND RESPECTED!!!!!! YOU CAN STILL CONTINUE THE SERIES WITH HIM GETTING INTO DIFFERENT SCENARIOS WITHOUT PROLONGING HIS HAPPINESS AND FREEDOM.

Steam, Magic, Love & Murder!

WOW!!! What a narration!!!!

Nonstop action!
Gangsters
Illegal magics
Murders
Love
Franken-folk

I figured out who the baddie was here, but I still loved getting to the end!

You should read the prequel to get a good idea of this steampunk world Poe created.

Gunner the deadly=heartthrob
Gillian=talk about a wonderfully flawed man

My rec? Yesss!

Such a fun listen

I don’t usually read steampunk but I love this author so I gave it a shot and I’m glad I did because this is such a fun read. Declan is a new narrator to me but he did a fantastic job with Gillian and Gunther I hope to hear more from him.

Extraordinary

CS Poe has captured my interest, big time. I rarely listen to an audio book a second time, but Poe’s first book, The Engineer, was so interesting I listened a second time. The Gangster is a captivating second book in a series (I’m keeping fingers crossed) will continue. May your steampunk muse continue to visit you, C.S. Poe.

Intriguing, wildly creative, and hot!

CS Poe’s “The Gangster” manages to swirl together a detective story, a burgeoning romance, a secret past and a coming-out story with steampunk elements to make a very tasty treat. Tremendously powerful ‘caster’ (even more powerful than his agency realizes) detective Gillian Hamilton picks up where he left off with tremendously competent, way-too-observant and handsome outlaw Gunner the Deadly, this time in his home base of late 1800’s alternate-universe ‘magic and steam’ New York City. Somehow in the middle of a fast-paced adventure involving steampunk cyborgs, Hamilton manages to come to terms with his own multi-faceted 'living a lie'. This enthralling story bounces from terrifying chase scene to sweet encounter organically, with us along for the fun. I found the audio performance to be excellent, with clearly delineated and appropriate character voices.
Highly recommended!

Fantastic story!!

C.S. Poe has an awesome imagination! Gillian and Gunner are back!! This was fantastic!! Gunner has come to New York to spend New Years with Gillian when Tick Tock strikes! A magical, mechanical man breaks into Gillian’s apartment and tries to kill him. Gunner helps to thwart the attack. The stakes have never been higher!! The world that C.S. Poe has created is amazing and whimsical! The characters have depth. I was anxious reading the story, I never knew what was going to happen next. This was an amazing story. I loved the pace of the story, it did not flounder. Great character development! Declan Winters does such a fantastic job with the narration!! Sooo freakin good!!

Combine a criminal and a law man and the magic is explosive

The Gangster by C.S. Poe was given in exchange for an honest review. Imagine, New York end of 1881 into 1882. Gillian Hamilton, a federal agent meeting the number one wanted man Gunner the Deadly for New Years Eve. The presence of TicTock and his deadly band of monsters ruins Gillian and Gunner’s date. With the weird new magic and its effect on Gillian as well as his boss Moore finding out who Gillian was dating it was going to be a long few days. I loved this Audiobook. Declan Singers was the perfect narrator in his wonderful voices of Gunner and Gillian the audiobook brought a whole new dimension to the story. The story was engaging right for word one. The descriptions and world building Poe gave us was like being an observer as the events took place.
The chemistry between Gunner and Gillian is beautiful and so real in essence you want them to be together always.

Such a Treat!

I am such a fan of everything C.S. Poe writes. I couldn't wait to get my hands on The Gangster, book 2 in the Magic & Steam Series. I wasn't disappointed!
This author has created such an amazing world that the reader can get lost in.
Gunner and Gillian are back together, caught up in trouble yet again.
Sit back, buckle up and get ready for the ride of your life.
The Gangster is a fast paced, action filled mystery/romance that is a joy to read!
Declan Winters does an outstanding job of bringing this story to life!

Man made death with magic and betrayal

New Year's Eve, and Gunner arrives to visit Hamilton. It won't be an easy reunion. When magic, murder, and gang warfare break out, the two of them are swept into plots that threaten the stability of the city and the whole country. The weapons they defeated before have been resurrected, and men changed into actual fighting machines are joining the combat. Hamilton's old fears and nightmares are increasing their hold on him, his past is about to catch up with the future he has carved out of duty and devotion to the law. Who is creating this horror? And why? Who is to be trusted?

Brilliant

I was lucky enough to get an advance copy of this, and this is my honest review. I should begin by saying that audio books aren’t my favourite method of consuming books, or they weren’t until I heard the audio of The Engineer (prequel to this book). I found that the slower pace of listening to the words brings out the quality of the writing, and Declan Winter’s narration brings the characters to life. When I read the books, I concentrated on the plots, the settings, the action and adventure. This time, the characters of Gillian and Gunner come across so strongly. Gillian’s struggles - with everything - and Gunner’s calm competence hold the story together. Really, buy this if you can. I loved every minute.

Brilliant steampunk adventure/romance!

Wow! This is a good example of steampunk and fantasy done well. I love the continued world-building with its mechanical villains and magic-infused weapons - I could almost see them in my minds eye, (thanks to the writing and narration). The mystery, suspense were well written and kept me fascinated to the end (it ends on a cliffie, but you'll become as invested in the couple as I am, so it won't matter 😀).
I liked how Gillian and Gunner's relationship developed - especially Gillian finding someone to be his rock. There is a lot going on with the main characters, especially Gillian and memories of his unhappy childhood), making this a layered story. I can't wait to read/listen to the next book!
Narration
If you have to experience the story, this is the way to do it! Declan Winters was great with the first book and excellent with this one, considering that there are more situations to deal with. I loved listening to his voice for Gunner, and the others, but Gunner....! Best of all, he conveys the atmosphere of a gas-lit 19th C New York with his tone, I really could "see" the scenery, the "mechanical man" and the other characters.
Highly recommend!!!