The Crushing Depths by Dani Pettrey
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 that 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.
MY REVIEW
This was such a character-driven book for me. Mason and Rissi just drew me in and I felt so connected to them. They have rather a sad past but seeing how it shaped them and grew them was really cool. I love deep friendships like this. The dynamic is so fun.
These were small little Easter eggs but I like when there are inter-series connections and tying Mason to Kodiak and a certain adventure family was fun! I also like how Narnia comes up in books as being meaningful to the characters.
I really enjoy the scenes where the team is together. I like experiencing that dynamic and the ways they all relate to each other. Emmy and Logan are a crack up (I can't wait for Logan's story).
With the investigative side of the story, things felt unfinished. It just seemed like Greg was solved for sure and Gwenyth (specifically relating to R) felt too loose. Max & Chase were clearly wrapped up but the others felt like there was missing information. Still, the way I connected to the characters has me giving this four stars.
I received a copy of this book from the author as part of a blog tour. All opinions are my own and a favorable review was not required.
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