mpetruce's review against another edition
2.0
I love how Jeremy Logan books barely have Jeremy Logan in them. This was OK. I liked the The Third Gate better, but Preston and Child books are always fun.
maria_valentine's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
badwolfbae's review against another edition
5.0
Another great work by Lincoln Child and read by Scott Brick. I was surprised that Jeremy Logan was so briefly in this book despite it being the first Jeremy Logan book. I am a sucker for any Atlantis story and deep sea adventures so this suited me wonderfully. It was very interesting to see how things evolved and it never got too predictable.
imzadirose's review against another edition
3.0
Wanted to re-read this because I want to read the rest of the series. Not sure why I bothered, the guy the series is about was barely in it. Dunno why they didn't just do more with the actual main character. Guess I'll see when I read the next one.
bibliobabe94's review against another edition
4.0
Loved the whole concept! A little formulaic, but interesting ideas. Maybe this sort of weapons dump does exist. Exciting reading, but probably could have been a little shorter.
drsdon's review against another edition
2.0
Easy read, with an interesting story line. Not much character development or real dialogue throughout the book. Is what it is, mystery thriller genre that provides some entertainment, but not much else.
xkay_readsx's review against another edition
3.0
2022
Jeremy Logan series, where Jeremy Logan appears in one chapter (ch. 13). I kid you not! No wonder I rage quit the first time I read it. I wonder if initially this was meant to be a standalone thriller?
Dr. Peter Crane arrived at Storm King oil platform south of Angmagssalik, Greenland where people were experiencing mysterious illnesses. His background in the military working on carriers and submarines under pressure makes him the perfect doctor for the job.
A year before, the platform stopped pumping oil but found something else. Something most extraordinary. A science research facility was then built ten thousand feet beneath the platform to explore and recover this top-secret discovery.
I want to pull my hair with this trope; when a character found out a secret but says there's no time
to waste...they must save mankind (then he'll tell you)! Yea, like that's ever gonna happen.
Jeremy Logan series, where Jeremy Logan appears in one chapter (ch. 13). I kid you not! No wonder I rage quit the first time I read it. I wonder if initially this was meant to be a standalone thriller?
Dr. Peter Crane arrived at Storm King oil platform south of Angmagssalik, Greenland where people were experiencing mysterious illnesses. His background in the military working on carriers and submarines under pressure makes him the perfect doctor for the job.
A year before, the platform stopped pumping oil but found something else. Something most extraordinary. A science research facility was then built ten thousand feet beneath the platform to explore and recover this top-secret discovery.
I want to pull my hair with this trope; when a character found out a secret but says there's no time
to waste...they must save mankind (then he'll tell you)! Yea, like that's ever gonna happen.
tasmanian_bibliophile's review against another edition
3.0
So, I'm on fast food diet of easy reading at present. This is how I deal with the end of winter and the end of the busiest part of the working year.
I read this novel yesterday: a relatively absorbing page turner with a number of flaws but sufficient action to hold my interest. In the world created by Mr Child, all manner of technical difficulties can be overcome if sufficient money is spent. And in this case, the US Government has been able to solve a number of technical, logistical and scientific problems. So, suspend your disbelief and descend into the world of ‘Deep Storm’ where an amazing science research facility exists over two miles beneath the ocean’s surface.
The action in this novel plays out over a period of less than two weeks, which may explain why character development is largely absent. Our hero, Dr Peter Crane is introduced into the ‘Deep Storm’ complex to try to help diagnose a bizarre medical condition which is occurring amongst the staff. Dr Crane’s quest for answers raises a number of issues, makes for some interesting albeit predictable twists and provides plenty of action.
My favourite character in this novel is Admiral Richard Ulysses Spartan, and not just because of his name. How you rate this novel will depend very much on whether you can accept the twists and turns and, possibly, whether the underlying premise works for you. I rate this novel as a three: an enjoyable read but not one that will stay with me on any level. Others, more attracted to scientific possibilities may rate the novel more highly while some, more bound by scientific fact may be disappointed. To say more would be to introduce spoilers.
I read this novel yesterday: a relatively absorbing page turner with a number of flaws but sufficient action to hold my interest. In the world created by Mr Child, all manner of technical difficulties can be overcome if sufficient money is spent. And in this case, the US Government has been able to solve a number of technical, logistical and scientific problems. So, suspend your disbelief and descend into the world of ‘Deep Storm’ where an amazing science research facility exists over two miles beneath the ocean’s surface.
The action in this novel plays out over a period of less than two weeks, which may explain why character development is largely absent. Our hero, Dr Peter Crane is introduced into the ‘Deep Storm’ complex to try to help diagnose a bizarre medical condition which is occurring amongst the staff. Dr Crane’s quest for answers raises a number of issues, makes for some interesting albeit predictable twists and provides plenty of action.
My favourite character in this novel is Admiral Richard Ulysses Spartan, and not just because of his name. How you rate this novel will depend very much on whether you can accept the twists and turns and, possibly, whether the underlying premise works for you. I rate this novel as a three: an enjoyable read but not one that will stay with me on any level. Others, more attracted to scientific possibilities may rate the novel more highly while some, more bound by scientific fact may be disappointed. To say more would be to introduce spoilers.