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 driver escorted Cal to the door of her home. She walked in, climbed to her room, and fell into bed, waving at Beth on the way up the stairs. Sleep took her before her head hit the pillow.


Cal dreamed about the men in navy uniforms attacking. O'Brien dying with a knife in his back. She fought against the blankets. Noise from downstairs dragged her from slumber. The students must have finished some important exam to be causing such a row. She considered going to tell them to quiet down but decided not to spoil their fun. Cal closed her eyes and went back to sleep.


Chapter 57: First Flight Part 4