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

Pentam looked down and saw his ankle raw and oozing blood. He winced as the pain hit him. Someone passed him a glass of brandy. He drank it down as Henrichs splashed more on his ankle. She wrapped it in white cloth until he couldn't see the blood seep through. 


"Watch it carefully, keep it wrapped up unless the Purser or I am checking it. With the seawater, you should be good."


Pentam looked over and Cal had gone, leaving a smear of blood on the deck.


"She's just in shock. The Purser will treat her cuts and keep her warm. He'll let you know when you can visit. "I'm going to check on Sir Shillingsworth." Henrichs walked away, while Dan and Matt hauled him up and carried him to the mess.


"You won't want to sleep before you see Cal."


Chapter 37: The Maw of the Serpent Part 2