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

The explosion shook Cal's office and she was out the door and heading to the main level before her mug hit the floor. Landers and Digney were organizing the response to the disaster. Men bleeding and groaning on the floor were being checked by their uninjured team members. A couple of the engineers were tying bandages and giving orders. They worked calmly and efficiently as if the Shed weren't filled with acrid smoke and their ears still ringing from the blast. Cal's heart swelled with pride. She stayed out of their way, checking outside instead.


"Hanson's run for the academy, they have a hospital there to train medics." The guard pointed. "They're comin' now, Commander."


The medics jumped off the coach and ran in the door with their bags and took over. Cal followed at a slower pace. Injured were carried away on stretchers, four men were covered with blankets. Soon only the uninjured were left.


Chapter 27: Royal Engineers Part 5