The dirigible shuddered again and the engines spat out thick columns of black smoke as the entire world tilted under me. I wasn’t in any danger though, not yet. The real danger was in the lower cargo hold. If we hit anything but water, Chicago was going to be known for a lot more than its wind.

One glance at my chronometer told me that I had thirty minutes left. After that, I’d be just another victim of the nefarious Baron Von Boom. The problem was that I had three things to do- crash the airship into the ocean, capture the Baron, and save Judy. Probably not in that order.

I moved through the decks with ease until I saw movement outside. Von Boom!

I adjusted my brass goggles and moved on to the deck. The wind roared and chafed my face.

I watched him force his bulk into a single-seated gear-bird. He noticed my approach, and sneering, pointed behind me. There, tied to a support beam, was Judy. I could stop Von Boom or save the girl.

I had no choice at all.

I’m a sucker for blondes.