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  • 04/2019
  • 9781732230132
  • 350 pages
  • $13.99
YSPascal LindaReid
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Deep Waters
For centuries an ancient shipwreck in azure Greek waters has concealed an astonishing truth. The drowning of an underwater cameraman, then the murder of a highly respected academic - seemingly isolated tragedies? When radio talk show host Sammy Greene and ex-cop Gus Pappajohn investigate, they uncover an ancient and modern mystery - conflicts between pagans and saints, archeologists and treasure hunters. From the marble steps of the Parthenon to the peaks of the hidden monasteries of Mount Athos, the two risk their lives in a desperate race to find the lost chapter of human history.
Plot/Idea: 9 out of 10
Originality: 8 out of 10
Prose: 7 out of 10
Character/Execution: 7 out of 10
Overall: 7.75 out of 10

Assessment:

Plot: Reid writes a very engaging and enjoyable mystery that utilizes the Greek setting and history to its fullest. The mystery is solidly crafted, and the plot moved at a good pace.

Prose/Style: The prose style is simple and enjoyable and doesn’t detract from the story. There are no real creative flourishes here, but that's to be expected given the narrative conventions of the genre.

Originality: There are shades of Dan Brown here with the Christian heretic angle and use of ancient myths and devices at the heart of the mystery, but Reid makes this plot and the world she builds her own.

Character Development: The characters would benefit from more emotional growth and transition here. Sammy Greene is pretty much the same at the end as she was in the beginning, albeit happier.

Date Submitted: June 12, 2019

Formats
Paperback Book Details
  • 04/2019
  • 9781732230132
  • 350 pages
  • $13.99
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