Hollis A. Taylor

When a blue whale washes ashore on the Oregon coast with a surgically precise incision carved into its body, marine biologist Dr. Jade Warren knows she is not looking at a natural death. The evidence points to something impossible. Across the Pacific, endangered whales are stranding on beaches from Alaska to Japan. As Jade follows a trail of classified research, hidden patents, and ghost ships operating beyond international waters, she uncovers a secret worth trillions of dollars.
To Mine a God is a gripping short story thriller that explores the dark intersection of innovation, greed, and the last great giants of the sea. This captivating short read is 3680 words.