Review: Great Romantic Suspense debut!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 25, 2013
The premise of this book drew me in. when I read the description, I was immediately reminded of another author I read. She is one of my favorite authors and she has written a few books involving treasure hunters and lost artifacts. So with that thought in mind, I signed on to review this book.  I must admit that I was entertained by the history in this book, because I am kind of a nerd. I can listen to interesting history lessons and come home and annoy my family relaying the fun facts I've learned. I have never really given much through to the Trojan's and treasure. I have, like most students, read Homer's epic poems - not that I remember them. The treasure Charlotte was looking for was proof to a theory she cooked up, herself, about the Trojan War. She figures that some of what Homer spoke of must have been true. Everyone around her is skeptical of her theory about the existence or Hektor. No one wants to believe her theory, not even Atakan Vadim, a fellow archaeological nerd- who also happens to be investigating her.  Charlotte, however, is determined to prove everyone wrong.Like most good thrillers, this book starts with a murder.Mrs. Karlesen obviously did her research when it came to writing this book. Undersea archeological digs are a major part in this book, and although I know absolutely nothing about the profession... I believed it. haha.  However, the book is not overloaded with details. There is just enough to stay true to the archaeological aspect, but not bore the readers. I actually enjoyed reading about some of the Turkish traditions in the towns surrounding where the story took place. I appreciated the POV shifts from different characters in the book to better help me understand the how and why of what was going on. The only time I really like POV shifts with characters other than the main ones, is when I read a murder mystery and need an in- depth explanation of the bad guy's motives. Not to worry, though, there is just enough explanation to keep the story focused on the main characters. All in all, I enjoyed this book and the undersea adventures. I got to know the main characters better throughout the story. I would have liked to get into Atakan's head a little better, but I loved reading about both him and Charlotte. I really liked the way their friendship developed while assigned as partners in the underwater dives.