Upriver

Book two of Lloyd's Riverboat trilogy follows Caleb Shaw as he transitions from the mountains to life on the treacherous Missouri and mighty Mississippi steamboats. The story introduces a diverse cast, including Lucian Lambeau, his French sidekick Bulgann, and Storm, a young Indian girl rescued by Caleb—set against the backdrop of river life, gang rivalries, and the bustling town of St. Louis. Additionally, readers meet Harvey Allen, a pilot apprentice whose journey continues into the series' final installment. This standalone or series-embedded novel offers an engaging glimpse into river life and adventure.