Monsters and Machines: A Strange Happenings Collection

Monsters, mad science, and recklessly brave women collide in an unforgettable trip to the 1893 World's Fair.



Fireman Rosie dreams of attending the Columbian Exposition for a glimpse of her hero, Nikola Tesla. When she is assigned to an overnight train bound for Chicago, she jumps at the chance. Her shift takes a dark turn when a peculiar trunk is discovered, and a passenger goes missing. Caught in a nightmare, Rosie must use her wit and courage to uncover the truth behind the mysterious cargo before more passengers disappear.



Strange Happenings is a series of short stories set in an alternate timeline, where steampunk technology clashes with the monstrous. The Monsters and Machines collection brings together five tales of mystery, horror, and adventure:



Something Happened on the Way to the World's Fair

The Blood is Life

The Living Metal Man

The Assistant

The Resurrection Experiment