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Under Pressure: An Underwater Investigation

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The book came fast and was in great shape. You can't go wrong ordering from them!

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.

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.

I loved this book, I still need to read the others in the series, and the next one after this one. Loved the main character and the story...but...What happened at the end...ugh I hate cliff hangers, LOL! When is that next book coming out....???

Kathy Brandt just keeps getting better. I've read the previous three books (and so will you after reading Under Pressure) but this one blew me away. Hurricanes, sharks, really bad bad guys, more surprises than you can keep up with, plus a lifestle in the British Virgin Islands that will make you want to pack up and move.

This is one of those books that will make you feel like you found an underwater piece of treasure. Buy it now and you'll be a fan of Hanah Sampson forever.

UNDER PRESSURE WAS THE BEST BOOK YET. I HAVE ALL OF KATHY BRANDTS BOOKS, DANGEROUS DEPTHS, DARK WATER DIVE, SWIMMING WITH THE DEAD AND HAVE ENJOYED THEM ALL. BUT UNDER PRSSURE WAS FANTASTIC, I LOVED IT. FROM BEGINNING TO END IT HAD ME IN ITS GRIPS AND WHEN I ENDED THIS BOOK I ALMOST FELL OFF MY CHAIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THE END DROVE ME CRAZY, I WANT TO KNOW IF THAT WAS O'BRIAN COMING THOUGHT THE DOOR AND WHAT HAPPENS WITH HANNAH NOW. I CAN NOT WAIT TO READ THE NEXT BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!LOVED IT, LOVED IT,LOVED IT!!!!!!!

I've read all four books in the series. They're by no means literary genius, but they are a fun, entertaining and quick read. Perfect for a plane trip, a bus or train commute or a weekend at the beach. All four books center around the police investigation adventures of Hannah Sampson, a Denver Police Dept Recovery Dive Team leader turned BVI Police Detective. The story lines mix crimes, investigations, suspects, twists and turns and a little bit of romance. And of course, she always ends up with at least one hair-raising (if not predictable) dive along the way.

And this is a great book in that series. An easy and enjoyable read, very entertaining, and wonderfully written.

I was lucky enough to find and read `SWIMMING WITH THE DEAD', the first of this now series of 4 books. Since then, I just waited for the books that followed. This whole series is just full of excitement, romance and surprises. I must say, `DARK WATER DIVE' and 'DANGEROUS DEPTHS' were indeed amazing, but `UNDER PRESSURE' is my favorite book so far. They just continue to get better every time. I am not a big reader and it takes alot to keep me involved in a book. Kathy Brandt is one of those authors that can really get my attention. This book never slowed for a minute. I had a hard time putting it down. The book is amazing and the ending is enough to make anyone gasp! I can't wait to read more from this amazing author that really made me feel like I knew the characters personally.
I am going to read them all over again! I just can't get enough! Maybe reading them again will ease the need I have to learn more about the life of Hannah Sampson. Although I doubt that, at least I can relive the experience of your books again!
Bravo Kathy!!
Keep up the great work!!!

I really love this series - the characters are great and it's a fast read - I can't wait to read what happens next!