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.
Tarah's Review:
Yes, this book hit the spot for me. There are a lot of characters, and side stories, which can sometimes get a little confusing, but I thought this book did a better job at staying focused on Rissi and Mason. There seems to be a little side story with all the team members, but Noah and Brooke have the most cover time (probably to set up their story in the next book?) Sometimes I do wish the story would just focus on the two main characters, but that just isn't how Pettrey writes. All of her characters interact and have their own back and forth going. It can get a little confusing, but this book stayed more on what I wanted my target to be, so that was nice.
The oil rig aspect was really interesting for me since I know absolutely nothing about them. I also really enjoyed the mystery aspect in this story. The romance moved along well since Rissi and Mason knew each other from before, and again, other romances were set up nicely for follow up books.
The end was slightly abrupt for me. Not enough to dampen what I thought was a good story, but it did seem to just happen all of a sudden.
I can't wait for her next book in this series!
Andrea's Review:
I like the mystery/suspense stories that Pettrey writes. This one
didn’t grab me as much as the stories in Alaska, but I did like the
characters and most of the story. There was very good build up, but with
multiple focuses it was somewhat distracting and the end sort of fell
flat for me. I would read more in this series though.
*I received an ARC via NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.
Title: The Crushing Depths Author: Dani Pettrey Publisher: Bethany House Published: June 2020 ISBN: 0764230859 Source: I received a copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.
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