S.I.V.A. / bill hartnett (ePub)

Dr. Jennifer O'Connor has always dreamed of communicating with humpback whale. Gathering experts in computer programming, linguistics, ophthalmology and a world renown neurologist, she has succeeded in making this life-long dream a reality. Her program S.I.V.A. converts the language of humpback whales into English and vice versa. Her team physically connects a computer to a three-year-old humpback Jennifer has followed since his birth. They teach him how to use the computer and the internet. Jennifer names him Siva, after the program, and is amazed by his rapid progress.

Despite effort at maintaining secrecy, word of the project leaks out. Military-industrial complexes around the world take notice and Jennifer wonders if her own team can be trusted. The team, sailing on a sophisticated research vessel, follows Siva around the Pacific on a journey of discovery, adventure, and treachery. Siva's remarkable progress begins to surpass the team members' wildest hopes.

Meanwhile, through his internet connection, Siva befriends Hindu mystics who hole he can lead them to a long-hidden crystal from the lost continent of Lemuria.

How will Siva react to this deluge of knowledge, and what will the team learn about themselves while dealing with his inquiring mind? Sometimes perplexed, sometimes amazed, but never bored, they explore an intellect as deep as the ocean on which they sail.