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

"I see." Hans unpinned the plan. "I will see about getting the pieces we need made."


Cal meandered over to the barn to see the envelope had become almost taut. The little airship floated, held down by ropes at each corner. She climbed up the ladder to the gondola. It would be spacious for one, cramped for two. Adding her weight made the ship sink. Close, but not there yet.


"All right, crew. The moment has arrived." Cal looked over the gathered engineers. "We are going to start assembling a prototype airship. It won't be full scale, as it must fit within this building. I have the complete plan drawn out, with detailed illustrations where needed. I fully expect we will discover all kinds of things we should have thought of earlier. The important thing is to fix the issue and move forward. Let's not waste time with blame."


The engineers nodded and murmured to each other.


Chapter 52: Turncoat Part 3