Author:
Alex McGilvery has been reading since before he can remember, and writing almost that long. He has published 18 books and is author and editor at his imprint Celticfrog Publishing. He lives in Kamloops with his dog and the stories clawing their way out of his head.

They’re chasing a myth in the name of science.

Calliope works for her explorer father as an artist, recording what he brings back from his journeys in her sketchbooks. When she’s given a chance to go along on a trip to capture a sea serpent she doesn’t hesitate.

Life at sea isn't what she expected, and she ends up fascinated by the engine room of the steamship HMRV Peregrine. A tragedy makes her assistant engineer, but Pentam, her father’s protégé, is even more determined than her father to make Cal a fine lady. That means protecting her from danger, even if it drives her crazy.
When science and legend collide, Cal is the one who must take up the challenge of survival, even if it means risking her new-found feelings for Pentam.

Calliope

Sir Shillingsworth joined him at the rail. They stood in silent companionship. In every one of their expeditions, there was a moment when all the world stilled and Pentam marvelled at how he was part of it.


"We're on a ship." Sir Shillingsworth's lips bent into a faint smile. He wrapped his arm around Pentam's shoulder. "She's got good taste." He shook Pentam gently then wandered off leaving Pentam staring at the ocean without seeing a thing.


Cal woke with a smile and took a moment to lie in the sunlight and recall every moment of that kiss. She'd walked past her father and given him a look. He'd smiled back at her, though he looked a little sad. 


Chapter 34: Capturing a Myth Part 2