A Perilous Journey of Danger and Mayhem #3: The Final Gambit

The thrilling conclusion to Christopher Healy's funny, action-packed, acclaimed alt-history adventure!

It is 1884, and Molly and Cassandra Pepper, Emmett Lee, and Emmett’s long-lost father are sailing back to New York following their death-defying adventure in Antarctica. Having discovered a subterranean world at the South Pole while saving the world from certain doom once again, surely their accomplishments will finally earn them the recognition they deserve.

Unless, of course . . . well, you know by now.

And so do the Peppers and Lees. They’re used to having their deeds covered up by the government in order to protect powerful men, and frankly, they’re sick of it. And when their return to New York doesn’t go the way they’d planned, they decide that maybe it’s best to go into hiding and accept that, perhaps, the forces aligned against them are just too great.

As the 1884 presidential election approaches, however, our heroes discover a plot against leading candidate Thomas Edison that only they can stop. It’ll be up to them to decide whether to come out of hiding, make the perilous journey to Washington, DC, and do the right thing one last time. Even if it means risking everything they have left.

• Middle Grade Adventure: Join Molly, Emmett, and their families as they race to Washington, DC, to unfoil a dastardly plot.
• Historical Fiction for Kids: Set in 1884, this story is packed with real historical figures like Thomas Edison in a thrilling adventure that never happened—but could have!
• Steampunk Adventure: Featuring daring escapes, brilliant contraptions, and maybe even a new flying machine to replace the one stolen by their archenemy.
• Found Family: The Peppers and the Lees have to stick together to survive. But with Emmett’s long-lost father back in the picture, will their makeshift family stay intact?

Praise for A DASTARDLY PLOT: “A zany, rollicking series opener.” - Kirkus Reviews

Praise for A DASTARDLY PLOT: “Plot twists and banter hit at breakneck speeds in this heartfelt yet tongue-in-cheek look at the tumultuous Age of Invention, and its focus on two often marginalized groups—immigrants and women—allows for relevant social commentary.” 

Praise for A DASTARDLY PLOT: “Healy has created a steampunk-inspired alternative history featuring some of the greatest minds in invention (including a number of women) in this series opener. A solid choice for adventurous readers.” - Booklist