A Perilous Journey of Danger and Mayhem #2: The Treacherous Seas

The second book in the new adventure trilogy from the beloved author of The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom.

It's 1883—only a few months after Molly Pepper; her mother, Cassandra; and her friend, Emmett, saved New York from an attack by the megalomaniacal Ambrose Rector while managing to preserve the reputations of Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison, whose technology was manipulated in Rector’s scheme. Their selfless heroism will finally earn them a place in the Inventors’ Guild, alongside the greatest minds of their generation.

Unless, of course, no one knows that they did any of that.

Left with nothing but empty promises and a struggling pickle shop after the government chooses to cover up the crisis, Molly, Cassandra, and Emmett have no idea where to turn—until they learn of a daring expedition to the South Pole, where an meteorite of mysterious power is embedded, and where Emmett’s father, explorer and ship captain Wendell Lee, disappeared years ago.

With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, our heroes commandeer an experimental seacraft to make their play on the pole. But the trip is more treacherous than they realize, and there’s no guarantee that they will return successful—if they even return at all.

• Quest to the South Pole: Join Molly, Emmett, and Cassandra as they leave their struggling pickle shop behind to chase a missing father and a mysterious meteorite at the bottom of the world.
• Action and Adventure: Our heroes commandeer an experimental seacraft for a treacherous voyage, but they aren't the only ones racing to Antarctica.
• Mystery and Secrets: What really happened to Emmett's father all those years ago, and what strange power does the meteorite hold?
• STEM for Kids: Filled with fantastic inventions, historical figures, and the witty, brainy humor that celebrates science and ingenuity.

Praise for A DASTARDLY PLOT: “A zany, rollicking series opener.” - Kirkus Reviews

Praise for A DASTARDLY PLOT: “Plot twists and banter hit at breakneck speeds in this heartfelt yet tongue-in-cheek look at the tumultuous Age of Invention, and its focus on two often marginalized groups—immigrants and women—allows for relevant social commentary.”  - Publishers Weekly

Praise for A DASTARDLY PLOT: “Healy has created a steampunk-inspired alternative history featuring some of the greatest minds in invention (including a number of women) in this series opener. A solid choice for adventurous readers.” - Booklist