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Deep Storm Mass Market Paperback – February 26, 2008
- Print length432 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherAnchor
- Publication dateFebruary 26, 2008
- Dimensions4.18 x 1.12 x 6.87 inches
- ISBN-101400095476
- ISBN-13978-1400095476
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It looked, Peter Crane thought, like a stork: a huge white stork, rising out of the water on ridiculously delicate legs. But as the helicopter drew closer and the distant outline sharpened against the sea horizon, the resemblance gradually fell away. The legs grew sturdier, became tubular pylons of steel and pre–stressed concrete. The central body became a multi–level superstructure, studded with flare stacks and turbines, festooned with spars and girders. And the thin, neck–like object above resolved into a complex crane-and-derrick assembly, rising several hundred feet above the superstructure.
The pilot pointed at the approaching platform, held up two fingers. Crane nodded his understanding.
It was a brilliant, cloudless day, and Crane squinted against the bright ocean stretching away on all sides. He felt tired and disoriented by travel: commercial flight from Miami to New York, private Gulfstream G150 charter to Reykjavik, and now helicopter. But the weariness hadn’t blunted his deep—and growing—curiosity.
It wasn’t so much that Amalgamated Shale was interested in his particular expertise: that he thought he could understand. It was the hurry with which they’d wanted him to drop everything and rush out to the Storm King platform that surprised him. Then there was the fact that AmShale’s forward headquarters in Iceland had, rather oddly, been bustling with technicians and engineers rather than the usual drillers and roughnecks.
And then there was the other thing. The helicopter pilot wasn’t an AmShale employee. He wore a Navy uniform—and a sidearm.
As the chopper banked sharply around the side of the platform, heading for the landing zone, Crane realized for the first time just how large the oil rig was. The jacket structure alone had to be eight stories high. Its upper deck was covered with a bewildering maze of modular structures. Here and there, men in yellow safety uniforms checked couplings and worked pump equipment, dwarfed by the machinery that surrounded them. Far, far below, the ocean frothed and worried around the pillars of the substructure, where it vanished beneath the surface to run the thousands of feet to the sea floor itself.
The chopper slowed, turned, and settled down onto the green hexagon of the landing zone. As Crane reached back for his bags, he noticed that someone was standing at the edge of the LZ, waiting: a tall, thin woman in an oilskin jacket. He thanked the pilot, opened the passenger door, and stepped out into frigid air, ducking instinctively under the whirring blades.
The woman held out her hand at his approach. “Dr. Crane?”
Crane shook the hand. “Yes.”
“This way, please.” The woman turned and led the way off the landing platform, down a short set of stairs, and along a metal catwalk to a closed, submarine–style hatch. She did not give her name.
A uniformed seaman stood guard outside the hatch, rifle at his side. He nodded as they approached, opened the hatch, then closed and secured it behind them.
Beyond lay a spacious, brightly–lit corridor, studded along both sides with open doors. There was no frantic hum of turbines, no deep throbbing of derrick equipment. The smell of oil, though detectable, was faint, almost as if efforts had been made to remove it.
Crane followed the woman, bags slung over his shoulder, glancing curiously into the rooms as he passed. Once again, curiosity pricked at him: there were laboratories full of whiteboards and workstations; computer centers; communications suites. Topside had been quiet, but there was plenty of activity here.
Crane decided he’d venture a question. “Are the divers in a hyperbaric chamber?” he asked. “Can I see them now?”
“This way, please,” the woman repeated.
They turned a corner, descended a staircase, and entered another hallway, even wider and longer than the first. The rooms they passed were larger here: machine shops, storage bays for high–tech equipment Crane didn’t recognize. Crane frowned. Although Storm King resembled an oil rig in all outward appearances, it was clearly no longer in the business of pumping crude.
What the hell is going on here?
“Have any vascular specialists or pulmonologists been flown in from Iceland?” he asked.
The woman didn’t answer, and Crane shrugged. He’d come this far—he could stand to wait another couple of minutes.
Up ahead, the woman had stopped before a closed door of gray metal. “Mr. Lassiter is waiting for you,” she said.
Lassiter? Crane wondered. That wasn’t a name he recognized. The person who’d spoken to him over the phone, briefed him about the problem at the rig, had been named Simon. He glanced at the door. There was the nameplate, white letters on black plastic, spelling out E. Lassiter, External Liaison.
Crane turned back to the woman in the oilskin jacket, but she was already moving down the corridor. He shifted his bags, knocked on the door.
“Enter,” came the crisp voice from within.
E. Lassiter was a tall, thin man with closely–cropped blond hair. He stood up as Crane entered, came around his desk, shook hands. He wasn’t wearing a military uniform, but with his haircut and his brisk, economical movements he might as well have been. The office was small and just as efficient–looking as its tenant. The desk was almost studiously bare: there was a single manila envelope on it, carefully sealed, and a digital recorder.
“You can stow your gear there,” Lassiter said, indicating a far corner. “Please sit down.”
“Thanks.” Crane took the proffered seat. “I’m eager to learn just what the emergency is. My escort here didn't have much to say on the subject.”
“Actually, neither will I.” Lassiter gave a brief smile, which disappeared as quickly as it came. “That will come. My job is to ask you a few questions.”
Crane digested this. “Go ahead,” he said after a moment.
Lassiter pressed a button on the recorder. “This recording is taking place on June 2. Present are myself—Edward Lassiter—and Dr. Peter Crane. Location is the E. R. F. Support and Supply Station.” Lassiter glanced over the desk at Crane. “Dr. Crane, you are aware that your tour of service here cannot be fixed to a specific length?”
“Yes.”
“And you understand that you must never divulge anything you witness here, or recount your actions while at the Facility?”
“Yes.”
“And are you willing to sign an affidavit to that effect?”
“Yes.”
“Dr. Crane, have you ever been arrested?”
“No.”
“Were you born a citizen of the United States, or are you naturalized?”
“I was born in New York City.”
“Are you taking medication for any ongoing physical condition?”
“No.”
“Do you abuse alcohol or drugs with any regularity?”
Crane had fielded the questions with growing surprise. “Unless you call the occasional weekend six–pack ‘abuse’, then no.”
Lassiter didn’t smile. “Are you claustrophobic, Dr. Crane?”
“No.”
Lassiter put the recorder on pause. Then he picked up the manila envelope, slit it open with a finger, pulled out half a dozen sheets of paper, and passed them across the table. “If you could please read and sign each of these,” he said, plucking a pen from a pocket and placing it beside the sheets.
Crane picked them up and began to read. As he did so, his surprise turned to something close to disbelief. There were three separate non–disclosure agreements, an Official Secrets Act affidavit, and something called a Binding Cooperation Initiative. All were branded documents of the U.S. Government; all required signature; and all threatened dire consequences if any of their articles were breached.
Crane put the documents down. He was uncomfortably aware of Lassiter’s gaze upon him. This was too much. Maybe he should thank Lassiter politely, then excuse himself and head back to Florida.
But how, exactly, was he going to do that? AmShale had already paid a great deal of money to get him here. The helicopter had already left. He was—to put it euphemistically—between research projects at the moment. And besides, he had never been one to turn down a challenge: especially one as mysterious as this.
He picked up the pen and, without giving himself time to reconsider, signed all six documents.
“Thank you,” Lassiter said. He started the recorder again. “Let the transcript show that Dr. Crane has signed the requisite forms.” Then, snapping off the recorder, he stood. “If you'll follow me, Doctor, I think you'll get your answers.”
He led the way out of the office and down the corridor, through a labyrinthine administrative area, up an elevator, and into a well–furnished library, stocked with books, magazines, and computer workstations. Lassiter gestured toward a table on the far side of the room, which held only a computer monitor. “I’ll come back for you,” he said, then turned on his heel and left the room.
Crane sat where directed, watching the door close behind Lassiter. There was nobody else in the library, and he was beginning to wonder what would happen next, when the computer screen winked on in front of him. It showed the face of a grey–haired, deeply tanned man in his late sixties. Some kind of introductory video, Crane thought. But when the face smiled directly at him, he realized he wasn't looking at a computer m...
Product details
- Publisher : Anchor; Reprint edition (February 26, 2008)
- Language : English
- Mass Market Paperback : 432 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1400095476
- ISBN-13 : 978-1400095476
- Item Weight : 7.2 ounces
- Dimensions : 4.18 x 1.12 x 6.87 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #2,081,055 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #22,919 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction
- #179,177 in Thrillers & Suspense (Books)
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About the author
Lincoln Child is the co-author, with Douglas Preston, of such highly-acclaimed thrillers as CROOKED RIVER, OLD BONES, VERSES FOR THE DEAD, CABINET OF CURIOSITIES, and RELIC, the latter two of which were chosen by an NPR poll as among the 100 greatest thrillers ever written. He has also published seven thrillers of his own, most recently the Jeremy Logan books FULL WOLF MOON and THE FORGOTTEN ROOM. 26 of his joint and solo books have become bestsellers, 3 of which debuted at #1 on the New York Times list. He lives in Sarasota, Florida.
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Customers enjoyed the story and found it suspenseful and imaginative. They praised the writing quality as well-written and easy to read. The characters were described as well-developed and had villains and heroes. Readers appreciated the fast pacing and the author's explanation of scientific concepts in a way that was understandable by laypersons. Overall, they described the book as an engaging page-turner from beginning to end.
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Customers find the book exciting and engaging. They appreciate the imaginative plot and brisk action. The premise and ending conclusions are interesting, keeping readers guessing until the end.
"...This book is written in Mr. Child's usual exciting style. The plotting is very well done and the transitions are flawless...." Read more
"...Overall this is an interesting deep sea thriller with some intriguing ideas. Looking forward to the next in the series." Read more
"...were technical aspects to what was going on, it was more suspense than science fiction so the technology was not too involved for me to understand it." Read more
"...'Deep Storm' is an adequate addition to fill out your bookshelves with the previous mentioned novels...." Read more
Customers enjoy the story. They find it entertaining, with a good premise and well-written plot. The action is exciting and holds their interest.
"...The characters are likable – for the most part. Dr. Peter Crane is very competent and brilliant at putting the pieces together...." Read more
"...All of these elements combine to make a highly enjoyable - if a little far fetched - story...." Read more
"...' the benefit of the doubt at 4 stars because the last half of the book is really quite good. Enjoy!" Read more
"...Very good plot and some interesting characters. If you like the Preston/Child books I think you would really like this offering...." Read more
Customers enjoy the writing quality of the book. They find it well-written, easy to read, and believable. The concepts are explained in a way that laypersons can understand without being condescending. The story is unique and satisfying. However, some customers feel the dialogue is ok, with some believable moments and others cliches.
"...to explain scientific concepts in away that laypersons can understand without being condescending. I found the story to be unique...." Read more
"...The story was exciting and (semi) believable but it did kind of bog down in the middle of the book...." Read more
"...probably have been fleshed out a little more, but they were competently written...." Read more
"...The writing is mildly generic with no real pizzazz to it...." Read more
Customers enjoy the well-developed characters. The book features villains and heroes, secrets, and lies with a world-shattering power.
"...The characters are likable – for the most part. Dr. Peter Crane is very competent and brilliant at putting the pieces together...." Read more
"...Very good plot and some interesting characters. If you like the Preston/Child books I think you would really like this offering...." Read more
"...I enjoyed the characters, but I can't say they were very complex...." Read more
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Customers find the book's pacing fast and engaging. They say it hooks them within the first few pages and keeps them hooked until the end. Readers appreciate the decent delivery, formatting, and visuals. While some feel the ending is too abrupt, overall they consider the idea well-executed.
"...needs for credible science and physics, you'll likely find this is a fast paced and mostly enjoyable thriller typical of the talented storyteller..." Read more
"...The overall story was top notch and well executed...." Read more
"...The protagonist is a uniquely talented doctor and an athletic veteran but doesn't leave a lasting impression...." Read more
"Kindle Version - Perfectly decent delivery and formatting, visuals and illustrations came through fine, pagination and spacing were..." Read more
Customers find the book's science content informative and well-researched. They appreciate the author's ability to explain scientific concepts in a way that is accessible to laypersons. The premise is interesting and the technical details of the Facility are fascinating. Readers enjoy the vivid explanations and descriptions, a mix of science and speculative fiction.
"...reveal of exactly what the project discovers was unexpected and thought provoking...." Read more
"...One thing I liked was that although there were technical aspects to what was going on, it was more suspense than science fiction so the technology..." Read more
"The writing style is great. The author manages to explain scientific concepts in away that laypersons can understand without being..." Read more
"...A lot of the physics, engineering, and medical science stuff was pretty cool. Very entertaining...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's engaging storyline. They find it compelling and engrossing from start to finish.
"...I could not put it down! It was spellbinding. I’m now on to book two. A new fan has been unearthed." Read more
"...never would have done if I'd realized how great it was, what an absolute page turner it was, how I would not want to leave it to even cook a meal..." Read more
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"Fantastic book! A real page turner. I couldn't put it down. Highly recommend!" Read more
Customers appreciate the visual quality of the book. They find the visualizations good, with interesting characters and amazing details. The use of 13th century imagery is interesting.
"...Perfectly decent delivery and formatting, visuals and illustrations came through fine, pagination and spacing were fine...." Read more
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A Deep Storm That Lacks, Well, Depth. (Ahoy: borderline spoiler alert)
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2021434 pages
4 and 1 / 2 stars
Something is amiss at the Storm King oil platform. It is a very large facility off the coast of Greenland.
Dr. Peter Crane is between assignments when he receives orders to go to the Storm King oil rig site to attend to a mysterious illness affecting the crew. When he gets there, it is not at all what he expects...Instead, he is transported two miles down to a sophisticated underwater environment called Deep Storm ostensibly to witness a huge, history-changing discovery and to investigate the strange medical mystery.
Crane is given a cover story for his missions but he finds out soon enough that it is not why the team is really at the bottom of the ocean.
The team of doctors are frustrated in finding the cause of the illnesses as theory after theory are discarded. Crane is inspecting the daily cargo drops from the surface when an act of sabotage occurs. Who could be at fault for that?
The Navy brass in charge of the mission are om edge and acting suspicious, especially of Crane and his new associate Hui. Hui is a computer genius. An accident occurs killing Crane's mentor and the mentor's computer is wiped. Crane received an urgent telephone call from him demanding a meeting just prior to the accident.
Suddenly, all becomes clear. Crane pleads with the top commander to abort their mission. He refuses, but the seed is planted.
In a nail-biting denouement, all becomes clear.
This book is written in Mr. Child's usual exciting style. The plotting is very well done and the transitions are flawless. The characters are likable – for the most part. Dr. Peter Crane is very competent and brilliant at putting the pieces together. Hui is a great character as well. I liked her very much and would love to get more background on both of these people. I don't know if they will return in future novels. I was a bit disappointed to see that Jeremy Logan's involvement was so small. It really is a misnomer to call this a Jeremy Logan book.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2023I'm a big fan of Lincoln Child's collaborative works with Douglas Preston (Pendergast series) and have started looking into both their individual catalogues, which brings me to Deep Storm.
This book is the first of the Jeremy Logan series, who I assume becomes the main character from the next book onwards. It's a little odd because Logan himself only features in about 2% of this novel, making what feels like a cameo appearance in an ancient monastery library. Having finished Deep Storm I still know nothing about him, except he's some kind of historical researcher I guess? I assume the next book will reveal more
Anyway, the story here focuses around Dr. Peter Crane, who is invited into a top secret research facility on the ocean floor. The facility is investigating a discovery of enormous power that could potentially change the world, but many of the staff have fallen victim to an unknown illness; hence Crane is brought in to try and solve the mystery, while also dealing with an overzealous military commander and an unknown saboteur attempting to derail the project.
All of these elements combine to make a highly enjoyable - if a little far fetched - story. I can't say it's a real page turner, as it does drag in places and so took me a couple of weeks to get through. The eventual reveal of exactly what the project discovers was unexpected and thought provoking. there are some things I feel like the author overlooked: there's no real motive given to the saboteur's motives when they're eventually revealed and the organization backing them is still a mystery. Also I found the character of Flyte very confusing - it seems like he knows much more then everyone else involved and I assumed he'd play a major part in the climax but nothing really comes of it.
Overall this is an interesting deep sea thriller with some intriguing ideas. Looking forward to the next in the series.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2015The quality I usually expect from Preston and/or Child. I hesitated a little after first starting this book because I knew I had recently read a novel about an oil rigger in the North Atlantic which was a cover for something going on beneath and I thought maybe I had already read it. No, this was wonderfully different and so much better than the other book (can't remember its title offhand). Peter Crane is led to believe one thing, then another and finally the truth about what is happening at the bottom of the ocean's floor. There is so much security that the reader gets the feeling that it is not necessarily good but that there may be some kind of cover-up. Peter is a Doctor who is brought in to help figured out what is causing the strange sicknesses taking place among the crew. He is like a detective, hunting for the commonality to these illnesses which vary so much that there seems to be nothing in common. Because of the security, at times his hands are tied and has to weigh his signed non-disclosure agreements against the danger that may be present. He walks a fine line between being loyal to his own military allegiance and his desire to help save people. I like all the twists in this book as the reader too is trying to figure out what is really going on in the "facility" under the drilling site. Kept me on the edge of my seat and was brought to an understandable conclusion. One thing I liked was that although there were technical aspects to what was going on, it was more suspense than science fiction so the technology was not too involved for me to understand it.
Top reviews from other countries
- Guillaume LawrenceReviewed in Canada on July 18, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars review
great
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MarcosReviewed in Brazil on April 7, 2023
3.0 out of 5 stars A ideia é interessante
Lincoln Child é o parceiro de Douglas Preston em outras obras de sucesso. Aqui ele escreve uma obra solo. É um bom techno thriller com uma ideia bem interessante que só se esclarece ao final. O livro precisaria de um editor melhor para cortar um terço da estória para ela ganhar ainda mais agilidade e força. Uma boa leitura descompromissada para um fim de semana, melhor que muito filme que tem por aí ultimamente.
- Mark BReviewed in the United Kingdom on August 30, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book - great read and highly entertaining
Great plot, well executed - I couldn't put the book down and read the whole book in one sitting. You need to enjoy books with a slight science fiction slant and be prepared to suspend belief to an extent. Was the first book I'd read by Douglas Preston and \ or Lincoln Child. Since then, I've gone on to buy and read everything these guys have written. There's not really a bad book in them. First 4 parts of the Agent Predergast series are particularly worth reading as is The Ice Limit and some of the other standalone books.
- Kindle Customer1Reviewed in India on March 6, 2018
2.0 out of 5 stars Buy something else!
Seriously builds up suspense till the very end and then kaboom! Just kidding, one may safely give this a slip. Look for thrills elsewhere.
- Tahi ElGatoReviewed in Australia on October 22, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Misnamed
There was no Dr Jeremy Logan in this story.
This book was a great read. Very difficult to guess the direction the story was heading with each introduction of new information. Very enjoyable read with a slightly disturbing ending.