Review: Epic undersea adventure thriller
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 24, 2014
BENEATH THE DEEP is an epic undersea adventure that blew my mind because it mixed science fact with science fiction in a believable and very entertaining way, much as THE ABYSS or JURASSIC PARK. Yes, BENEATH THE DEEP is *that* big of a novel. J.T. Cross, the bestselling author of the LOST VALLEY series, has created characters to love and hate, as gutsy, smart archaeologist Megan O'Brien and her dive partner team up with a nice ensemble cast to solve an undersea mystery before the bad guys get there first. There is plenty of danger, adventure, and thrills in this blockbuster-to-be novel that examines the methods and motivations of both friends and foes when the mystery begins to unfold. The hero, Sam DeCourcy, owns an undersea equipment company and he has a dark secret of his own. I don't want to give away the plot, but this is a truly riveting adventure where every scene ramps up the danger, risks, and rewards. A hundred thousand words of pure adventure. Highly recommended and on par with anything Hollywood has cooked up in decades. A must read for thrill seekers who demand that their science fiction have a basis in fact. Five stars and wish I could give it more. EPIC NOVEL!