Title: The Crushing Depths
Author: Dani Pettrey
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Release Date: June 30, 2020
Genre: Inspirational Romantic Suspense
They know the power and peril of the ocean.
But as they get closer to the deadly truth . . .
An even greater danger lurks just beneath the surface.
When an accident claims the life of an oil-rig worker, Coast Guard Investigators Rissi Dawson and Mason Rogers are flown to the scene thirty-eight miles from shore. Tensions aboard the rig are high, and the death has everyone on edge. Environmental activists are threatening to do whatever it takes to stop the “plague on the environment” from continuing its work. Meanwhile, rumors are circulating on board about an ancient curse lurking in the depths below.
Mounting evidence shows the death might not have been an accident. Was the man killed by one of the activists or, more frighteningly, a member of his own crew? Rissi and Mason have to sort through not only numerous suspects, but also their own haunted pasts and their attraction to each other.
Just as the case seems about to break open, worse news arrives: a tropical storm has turned their way. Now they’re cut off from any rescue–right where the killer wants them.
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My Review:
Every page in this book is interesting, and there’s never a pause in the action. This is definitely a “I need to read one more chapter” kind of book. The story is intriguing and suspenseful without being frightening. There was never a time that I was completely sure that I had any of the mysteries in the story figured out and I could not imagine how it would all come together. I was surprised by the turn of events at the conclusion of the book.
The characters are great. Every member of this CGIS team has a great personality, and I loved their interaction. There’s a couple of romantic storylines in this book, but they never overwhelm the story or take over the plot line. Dani Pettrey hit this one out of the park. If this is the beginning of the series, I can’t wait to see what comes next.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
About the Author:
Praised by New York Times bestselling author Dee Henderson as “a name to look for in romantic suspense,” Dani Pettrey has sold more than half a million copies of her novels to readers eagerly awaiting the next release. Dani combines the page-turning adrenaline of a thriller with the chemistry and happy-ever-after of a romance. Her novels stand out for their “wicked pace, snappy dialogue, and likable characters” (Publishers Weekly), “gripping storylines” (RT Book Reviews), and “sizzling undercurrent of romance” (USA Today).
Her Alaskan Courage series and Chesapeake Valor series have received praise from readers and critics alike and spent multiple months topping the CBA bestseller lists. Dani has also been honored with multiple awards, including the Daphne du Maurier Award, two HOLT Medallions, two National Readers’ Choice Awards, the Gail Wilson Award of Excellence, and Christian Retailing’s Best Award. She researches murder and mayhem from her home in Maryland, where she lives with her husband. Their two daughters, a son-in-law, and two adorable grandsons also reside nearby. For more information about her novels, visit www.danipettrey.com.
Sounds like a great read. Looking forward to reading the book.