1884: Europe is on the brink of war! Riots blaze in the streets of London! Scientists are murdered and their laboratories destroyed! An ancient relic is discovered with horrible, dangerous secrets! In the center of it all: lady geologist Professor Lettie Gantry and the enigmatic Commander Tom Turner. The target of foreign powers and insane geniuses, Gantry must believe in the unbelievable if she is to save those she loves. Science and Madness collide in this Volcano Lady cliffhanger. T. E. MacArthur brings the steam-driven world of an alternate and terrifying 19th Century to life in exciting detail and fast-paced action. From the award-winning author of The Skin Thief, A Place of Fog & Murder, the Gaslight Adventures of Tom Turner, and the Volcano Lady series, comes the latest installment in romance and adventure for the Steampunk enthusiast. "Steampunk at its finest, with every level of intrigue, mystery, and entertainment desire." ~Library at the End of the Universe.