Night Diver: A Novel Author: | Language: English | ISBN:
B00IA1Y8L8 | Format: EPUB
Night Diver: A Novel Description
New York Times best-selling author Elizabeth Lowell plunges into the adventurous and deadly world of underwater treasure hunters in a heart-stopping tale that superbly combines atmosphere, action, romance, and suspense.
After a family tragedy, Kate Donnelly left the Caribbean behind forever. But a series of bad management decisions has left her family's diving and marine-recovery business drowning in red ink. Now her brother pleads with her to come back to the island nation of St Vincent. Without Kate's financial expertise, the iconic treasure-hunting enterprise started by her grandfather will go under. Unable to say no to the little family she has left, Kate heads back to the beautiful and terrifying ocean that still haunts her nightmares.
Holden Cameron was addicted to the adrenaline rush of active duty - including narrowly surviving an underwater explosives accident. The last thing the former British military diver wants is to babysit a family of thieves on a tropical island - even if they are the world-famous Diving Donnellys. But in his new civilian job, Holden must investigate the suspicious activity surrounding a Donnelly dive to recover treasure from the ancient wreck of a pirate ship.
When equipment, treasure, and even divers begin to disappear, Kate and Holden form an uneasy alliance to uncover the truth. But the deeper they plummet into the mystery, the closer they come to each other. Soon they are sharing their deepest fears and darkest secrets - and a combustible chemistry too hot to ignore.
- Audible Audio Edition
- Listening Length: 9 hours and 45 minutes
- Program Type: Audiobook
- Version: Unabridged
- Publisher: Harper Audio
- Scheduled Audible.com Release Date: April 8, 2014
- Language: English
- ASIN: B00IA1Y8L8
I've been a fan of Elizabeth Lowell for many years and Night Diver is another excellent blend of romance and mystery/suspense. As one who casually SCUBA dives, I enjoyed her descriptions of deep salvage operations - enough detail to be real without being overwhelmingly technical. If you're looking for a light romantic suspense, this is a lovely way to spend a few hours.
By Lynellen Perry
VINE VOICE
Kate Donnelly has not been on her grandfather’s salvage ship Golden Bough for years – not since she saw her parents die diving for treasure during a storm. She is terrified of the ocean. Now her brother Larry, her grandfather, and the Golden Bough are threatened with bankruptcy. Larry persuades her to come to Florida to help try to salvage the business – and her family – with her knack for handling the money. He promises she will not need to go on the ship.
The treasure hunt underway is sponsored by the British government. There is great concern on the part of their representative that the salvage team is stealing salvaged gold and jewels in violation of their contract. They have sent Holder Cameron to spy on the project; he is expected to find proof of their thievery and shut the project down
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Kate and Holden are the obvious romantic interest. The mystery, of course, is whether gold and jewels just aren’t there or who is stealing them. Kate is certain it is not her brother or grandfather, while Holden considers them his prime suspects.
The story starts a little slow as the background is developed, then gains speed and interest as the story progresses. There is a steady increase of adrenaline as the novel moves along and both alternative suspects and the romance grow. Character development of both major and minor players is excellent
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I have read nearly all of Ms. Lowell’s books. I can best express my opinion of Night Diver by reporting that I read it from cover to cover in a matter of hours. I simply couldn’t put it down.
By David N. Parker
VINE VOICE
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