Under Pressure: An Underwater Investigation [Paperback]

Kathy Brandt (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Signet (June 6, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451218787
• ISBN-13: 978-0451218780
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #942,656 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Kathy Brandt is the author of the Underwater Investigation series featuring SCUBA diver and underwater crime scene investigator, Hannah Sampson. The Denver Post calls the series 'A Plunge into intrigue.' The Caribbean setting was a natural for Kathy. She and her husband have been sailing and scuba diving in the islands for eighteen years. She taught writing at the University of Colorado for ten years before deciding to write full time. Her articles have appeared in Cruising World, Sailing, Yachting, Diver, and many other publications. Clive Cussler says of the most recent book, Under Pressure, 'A terrific writer. The scene with the sharks inside the aircraft is enough to cause nightmares. Well Done!' Kathy assumes that giving Clive nightmares is a good thing. Visit her website: www.ksbrandt.com

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Under Pressure, May 18, 2009

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4.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Mystery Series, August 11, 2006

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Matthew A. Bille (Colorado Springs, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review really applies to all four books in this series so far.
Kathy Brandt has created a series with all the ingredients required for to-notch mysteries: an exotic setting (the British Virgin Islands) which is entrancingly rendered; a likable, flawed, and belivable hero (or heroine, in this case); and good storytelling. Brandt knows how to juggle suspects, witnesses, etc. without introducing a cast of thousands.
The reader quickly comes to believe in and care about investigator Hannah Sampson and her colorful but realistic supporting characters. I've read each book enjoying both the details of Hannah's world and the adventures of the people involved.
There are only three mystery series which I follow closely. One is Robert Parker's Spenser novels, which work largely based on the characters. The second is Dana Stabenow's Alaskan mysteries, which have a lot in common with Brandt's work in the way they mix setting, details, people, and a dash of humor to create compelling stories.
Brandt's work is delightful, and I can't wait for the next installment.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular!, June 20, 2006

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Mary Salnick (Pittsburgh, Pa USA) - See all my reviews
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I have been waiting patiently for Brandt's fourth book and I was not disappointed. It starts with a crash and ends with a bang. The book is fast paced,so discriptive I felt like I was right there with Hannah and the ending was a cliff hanger. I could not put it down. I read it in one sitting. I am waiting for Hannah and her fifth adventure.