Deep Storm: A Novel by Lincoln Child Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Deep Storm: A Novel
Book Review: A-D-V-E-N-T-U-R-E with a capitol 'A'!
Summary: 5 Stars
It's difficult to be a bigger fan of Lincoln Child and his spectacular co-author Douglas Preston than I am...and when it comes to solo novels, these guys are just as entertaining. I had the privilege recently of interviewing Mr. Child and what struck me was he is the kinda guy who writes the way he does because first and foremost he wants to write the kind of novels that he himself likes to read. Makes perfect sense, right?
Dr. Peter Crane is a former Naval officer whose previous experience in the face of terrible odds on a US Submarine pushes him to the top of a very short list of people qualified to travel to just off the coast of Greenland to a deep-sea oil platform, which is right above what very well may be the discovery of the century -- correction, the discovery of all-time. Dr. Crane goes through some VERY ambiguous questions asking a LOT with very little in return in order to secure his help for the government. What exactly is the oil platform a cover for? Turns out that roughly two miles BELOW is the actual discovery of what he is led to believe is the remains of the fabled continent of Atlantis. He quickly agrees to the demands of secrecy and immediately boards a sub for the one-way trip to the bottom of one of the most inhospitible environments known to man.
Deep Storm is the name for the wondrous facility that has been erected on the sea floor. Massive in all respects and sealed with a dome of incredible size, Deep Storm houses hundreds of scientists and an effort is underway by the Military to dig as quickly as possible to unearth fully what was discovered. What Peter Crane is told is that his help is needed specifically to help combat a mysterious sickness that has infected random people at the facility -- and seeminly all in completely different ways -- some of which are fatal. To top it off, someone is attempting to sabotage the entire efforts by ensuring that the discovery is never made -- even at the cost of everyone aboard Deep Storm. As facts are uncovered, and more details come to light, all is definitely NOT as it seems and the very explanation of what was discovered is now in doubt...but could conceivably be even more incredible.
Doctor Crane is able to piece together the facts like nobody else (was there ever any doubt?) and as he does so, he begins to become increasingly frightened at the disturbing and persistent nature of one of the base commanders in his single-mindedness and dangerous quest to fully expose the discovery at all-cost and with all-due speed. As with virtually ALL novels written with Douglas Preston and his solo efforts, Deep Storm is loaded with technology and even though I am not a doctor, it all seemed rather believable, making the story that much more enjoyable. What IS underneath the earth's crust that could spell doom for ALL mankind? How does the sickness factor into the equation, and just who is responsible for trying to sabotage it all? Finding out really IS a fun journey and I must admit that Mr. Child steers us along a course that he is completely in charge of, and yet goes off in a totally unexpected direction than you THINK it will go. At first I was a bit upset about that, but it didn't take long for that to turn into even more entertainment. Oh, and the last line of the novel is a killer. WOW! Very reminiscent of the last line of 'The Ice Limit' -- but even better. In short, BUY & READ THIS BOOK. Easily Lincoln's best solo novel and just as all-out entertaining as almost all of his novels written with Douglas Preston (and THAT is high praise indeed). HIGHLY recommended.
Book Review: Actually about a 3.5 Star Book for me....
Summary: 4 Stars
So i'm given this book the bump up because Lincoln Child is such a great writer and for the most part the book was very excited and a fun read. I was disappointed in the twist that occurs but not so disappointed that i would need to put the book down or not recommend it. This is still a good book to read.
The story unfolds much like an Atlantis discovery book and thickens into something much more intriguing and sci-fi based. The character development is very enjoyable as the plot thickens. You tend to grow to like character and are taken aback when they dont appear to be who you thought they were.
I love the way this writer writes and will continue to recommend him and read his newer novels.
A worthy summer read to add to your collection...3.5+stars from me.
Book Review: Always an adventure!
Summary: 5 Stars
I love to read this author (and Douglas Preston's) books! They are always exciting, always edge of your chair and always in a unique setting! Both are wonderful authors and I always read their books way too fast and are disappointed to see them end! My absolute favorite though (of Lincoln Child's) is Utopia. Read it!Book Review: An amazing read
Summary: 5 Stars
The book first leads the reader into thinking that a team of scientists are excavating the lost city of atlantis, but quickly the reader finds out that what scientists are digging for is not atlantis, but something of much greater importance.Book Review: An average sci-fi thriller (2.5 out of 5 stars)
Summary: 3 Stars
Looked mildly interesting and had decent reviews (and a discounted hard cover price), so I picked it up. Not bad, but not great. Holds your attention once it picks up steam in the last third of the book. A totally preposterous dramatic crux, but hey it's sci fi, what do you want?? Perhaps some of the earlier Child/Preston books are better reads...?