title: Peekaboo Pals: Opposites
author: Becky Davies
description: <b>Gareth Luca</b>s studied illustration at Brighton and has been published internationally, often collaborating with his wife, who is also an illustrator. His creative talents are not limited to illustration: Gareth teaches graphic design and guitar, and when he has a moment to spare, you can find him in the park with his kids.
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  The Engineer’s Mate
  Blue Solace: Book Five
  By C.W. Gray
   
  
  © 2019 C.W. Gray
  All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced in any form without permission from
  the publisher, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law. For permissions contact:
  c.w.grayauthor@gmail.com
  Cover by Cosmic Letterz
   
  
  Chapter One
  Anchors Rest System, Charybdis Station
   
   
  “Beckie Boo, you can’t mean that.” Ma’s sad face filled his vid-screen.
  Beck Brackenstone winced at the sadness in her voice. “Ma, you have to promise me that you
  won’t go bothering my mate. We’re courting.”
  Beck’s wooing skills were seriously lacking, but having Ma poke her nose into it would make
  things even worse.
  “But the Half-Moon folks need me.”
  Beck bit his lip. His mate led the Half-Moon Guild. The group of assassins had recently moved to
  Charybdis Station, and they really could use some friends.
  Poor Ninnetta was recuperating from losing part of her leg. She had a lot of healing to do before
  she could be fitted