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Into the Drowning Deep

By: Mira Grant
Narrated by: Christine Lakin
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 New York Times bestselling author Mira Grant, author of the renowned Newsflesh series, returns with a novel that takes us to a new world of ancient mysteries and mythological dangers come to life.

The ocean is home to many myths,

But some are deadly. . .

Seven years ago the Atargatis set off on a voyage to the Mariana Trench to film a mockumentary bringing to life ancient sea creatures of legend. It was lost at sea with all hands. Some have called it a hoax; others have called it a tragedy.

Now a new crew has been assembled. But this time they're not out to entertain. Some seek to validate their life's work. Some seek the greatest hunt of all. Some seek the truth. But for the ambitious young scientist Victoria Stewart this is a voyage to uncover the fate of the sister she lost.

Whatever the truth may be, it will only be found below the waves.

But the secrets of the deep come with a price. Adventure Dystopian Fantasy Fiction Horror Science Fiction Scary Magic Ocean Horror

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Critic reviews

"Grant's heady brew of visceral horror, fascinating science, and, of course, the hubris of mankind in the face of the awesome unknown is irresistible. A claustrophobic, deep-sea terror tale that will leave readers glad to be safely on dry land."—Kirkus
"Absolutely delivers on beastly terror.... Best-selling author Mira Grant is one of today's best horror authors, and Into the Drowning Deep takes its place among her best work."—Vulture
"Will unnerve and enthrall even seasoned horror fans. . . Mira Grant masterfully ratchets the tension up and down, holding readers firmly in her grip."—BookPage
"Grant's skillfully crafted story combines science, horror, and mystery into a gripping novel of terror on the sea."—Library Journal (starred review)
"Utterly terrifying."—RT Book Reviews
"Entertained and enraptured from the first page to the last."—Bookriot
"Engrossing and adrenaline-fueled"—Shelf Awareness
"A U.S. presidential campaign set in a zombie-infested future bears an eerie resemblance to the way we live now. Simply jump in and enjoy ... a whip-smart thriller overflowing with sharp ideas and social commentary."—Kirkus (starred review) on Feedback
"Astonishing ... a fascinating exploration of the future."—New York Times on Newsflesh series
"While there's plenty of zombie mayhem, political snark, and pointedly funny observations here, the heart of this book is about human relationships, which are still the most important thing in the world...even in a world where you might have to shoot the person you love most in the head, just to stop them from biting off your face."—Locus on Feed
"Feed is a proper thriller with zombies. Grant doesn't get carried away with describing her world or the virus. She's clearly thought both out brilliantly, but she doesn't let it get in the way of a taut, well written story."—SFX on Feed
"The story starts with a bang as corruption, mystery, danger and excitement abound."—RT Book Reviews (4.5 stars) on Feed
"Gripping, thrilling, and brutal... Shunning misogynistic horror tropes in favor of genuine drama and pure creepiness, McGuire has crafted a masterpiece of suspense with engaging, appealing characters who conduct a soul-shredding examination of what's true and what's reported."—Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) on Feed
"Intelligent and intense, a thinking-person's post-apocalyptic zombie thriller set in a fully-realized future that is both fascinating and horrifying to behold."—John Joseph Adams on Feed
"I can't wait for the next book."—N.K. Jemisin on Feed
"It's a novel with as much brains as heart, and both are filling and delicious."—The A. V. Club on Feed
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Everything you liked and disliked from Rolling in the Deep is still here, with the major difference being that this is three times longer.

The characters and scenes are inventive, and the science sounds well researched, at least to my untrained ear. It occasionally feels like the author is doing something truly new and unique, rather than trotting out the same tired horror archetypes. But those same characters also talk like they're in a bad movie; almost none of the dialogue feels natural, despite the excellent narration.

The horror never really lands. It could be that there's a way to make mermaids terrifying, but it's not quite been round here. Still, its key events are shocking and entertaining enough to propel you through all 16-or-so hours.

I'm not sure it's doing quite enough to justify the extended runtime, but if you're after a fresh twist on the genre that's not too challenging, this gets the job done.

Good ideas. Bad dialogue. Medium horror.

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The premise is genuinely intriguing. A fresh look at the mermaid mythos, but instead of the weirdly sexualised, child-friendly and merchandisable version we’re used to, this time we’re talking deep sea monstrosities that will eat your face.

That concept alone got me on the hook, but somewhere along the way, the story gets tangled up in its own net.

We spend a lot of time hyper-fixating on fictional marine biology, acoustics, and environmental simulations. At times it feels less like a horror novel and more like a thesis defense. I kept waiting for the terror to wash over me, but most of the book just treads water. There are long stretches of silence, minimal action, and a school of characters so big I couldn’t tell all of them apart. Some of them vanish into the narrative abyss without ever doing much, like horror movie extras who forgot to scream.

The ending though… After all that build-up of eldritch terror and oceanic doom, our big monster showdown ends with… some lights. That’s it. They switch the lights on and the monsters just go home. The end.

To be fair, the characters are well-written and believable. There’s emotional depth here, even if the plot sometimes forgets to come up for air. But the pacing? Off. The payoff? MIA. The aftermath? Don’t hold your breath.

Deep dive, shallow payoff

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thoroughly enjoyed this story with superb performance. it will make you rethink mermaids forever! highly recommended.

unexpected surprise from the deep

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The premise and story itself are very good, even if Ms Grant/McGuire does tend to fall down a hole of over description occasionally. It was an interesting take on the myth of the mermaid and not dissimilar to what I have imagined. It was very nice to have some casual and natural representation of different groups in the story. I do wonder, however, if she utilised any Deaf sensitivity readers (there were parts of the story that really rubbed me the wrong way in relation to how the deaf characters were described) .
Overall, a good story.

Not bad, an interesting take.

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The level of scientific details and the focus of the emotional state and inner thinking of the characters certainly made this book a thrilling experience.

Definitely worth listening to

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