A high-stakes treasure hunt…A twisted trail of murder…A secret one woman may die to discover…
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Jun 09, 2011
Melis Nemid is a marine researcher (specializing in dolphins) with a traumatic past. Accompanied by the wealthy Jeb Kelby, she races against a sadistic arms dealer to find a sunken city - the Egyptian version of Atlantis known as Marinth. Who will claim it and the riches within first?
While the premise is interesting, the execution leaves a lot to be desired. For the first 60 pages, everyone but the reader knows what Marinth is until that point. The book seems to focus more on Melis ov More...
While the premise is interesting, the execution leaves a lot to be desired. For the first 60 pages, everyone but the reader knows what Marinth is until that point. The book seems to focus more on Melis ov More...
May 24, 2010
Debby
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Melis Nemid’s self-imposed isolation on her own Caribbean island studying dolphins (especially Susie & Pete) is interrupted by a strange communication from her foster father, Phil Lontana. Melis travels to Athens in search of Phil just in time to see him and his ship blow up. This is the first in a series of horrendous tragedies, and Melis contacts wealthy oceanographer Jed Kelby’s for help in finding out who is behind it all. They work out an uneasy agreement to find Phil’s Atlantis-like unde
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Feb 23, 2010
Kate
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The book had a very easy-to-read narrative, which made it quick to get through, but I found the characters were quite flat. I had no real idea of Kelby, and his face was completely blurred out in my imagination because he was so one-dimensional, which was a fault of all the characters. I was left wanting more with so much of the stuff described in the book, from Marinth to Kafas. There could have been a very rich background woven with that information that just came disjointedly. I wanted mo
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Feb 07, 2011
Barbara
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Not much of a thriller. Melis Nemid is a damaged woman having been sold into white slavery at age 10. Her foster father Phil becomes obsessed with searching for the lost city of Marinthe. Melils had 2 dolphons Susie and Pete who help to heal her, and help find the lost city. Archer the bad guy knows all of Nemis' weaknesses and is a sadist, wanting to torture her as well as get the secrets of Marinthe.Her rich handsome friend saves the day and becomes her lover.
Not enough nuance, More...
Not enough nuance, More...
Oct 21, 2009
Leelee
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Encompassing murder, betrayal, blackmail, and treasure. The novel begins by jumping straight into the action, revealing each character as the story unfolds. It's not the typical mystery that I read, however, I really enjoyed how it was written. Tons of detail and dialog, though not over detailed. Allowing the reader to make their own assumptions. I enjoyed the way the time frame did not drag on, but jumped ahead to the next action scene, apposed to filling the gaps with descriptions of the surro
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Sep 08, 2009
Kersey
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She has all the makings of a great book here but the character development and dialog just didn't ring true for me. I was very aware of the emotional response she was looking for at each new turn of events and who I was supposed to suspect. All in all not one I'd read again or recommend. It should also be mentioned for those that are interested that this is NOT book 7 in the Eve Duncan series, that title is STALEMATE.
Apr 08, 2010
Leaf
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i read this book like, last year, and i probably shouldn't have.. It was really good, but it kinda scarred me for life since i was like, 11 years old when i read this haha!! i almost got in trouble for having it in school X) it was really easy to read, and i couldn't put it down! but...i don't know, the cussing turned me off! i thinkk cussing is just immature so... yeah. it was good, but kinda bad too:]
Jun 16, 2010
Cheryl
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Other than the title, the book is quite good. This time around, the author introduces dolphins into the mix. This is a great way to learn just a bit more about dolphins while enjoying tales of shipwrecks, explosions, and double crosses.
Aug 04, 2010
Angie
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good plot - nice twist! i could do without the holiday romance portion though. sometimes those get a bit too mushy... and well, i think it detracted a bit from the plot.
Sep 07, 2009
Joe
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Very Good; murder and a haunting past follow a woman who enlists the aid of a soldier of fortune to find a city beneath the sea that only her dolphins can lead her to.
May 15, 2011
Sandy
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This is a triliogy. I think this is the first book. She is one of my favorite authors. Especially her Eve Duncan books. Her books are quick easy and interesting reads reads.
Apr 11, 2010
Michelle
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Very enjoyable thriller. Good characters - both the good guys and the bad guys. I'll have to look for other books by this author.
Jan 10, 2009
I've read her book search as well. She's a very good suspense writer and always know I'm going to enjoy it.
Dec 03, 2007
Rhapsody
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Another romance in which the heroine was sexually abused as a child. Now an adult, she lives on an island by herself, caring for a pair of dolphins. She teams up with Kelby, a rich, dangerous adventurer, when she's put in danger for knowing the location of an Atlantis-like city under the sea.
It was ok. I got a little impatient, especially at the start. I like romance novels not to be so dominated by the suspense and mystery stuff. I don't know... A very bla experience, but mayb More...
It was ok. I got a little impatient, especially at the start. I like romance novels not to be so dominated by the suspense and mystery stuff. I don't know... A very bla experience, but mayb More...
Jul 16, 2011
Ceecee
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The story was engaging...book was a nice surprise. I really enjoyed it!
Nov 30, 2010
Kathy
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Loved this story and Characters. I love the strong woman and the strong man...Finally....Anyway, loved the storyline also.
Jun 24, 2009
Kristin
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really easy reading. I love Eve Duncan series!! They are soo fascinating!!
Sep 25, 2011
Jill
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I believe Melis is a character in a few other books. I'm hoping to find her story, and that of Pete and Susie.
Jun 08, 2009
Ben
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Interesting, but no cigar. Silly but no putty.
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Aug 10, 2009
Cynthia
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This was a typical Iris Johansen, held my attention and was a quick read.
