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Undersea Kindle Edition

by Geoffrey Morrison (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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In a world flooded and irradiated by a nearly forgotten cataclysm generations passed, all that remains of civilization clings to life in two war-torn, city-sized submarines. For fifty years, the only peace between them has come from separation.

Now, young councilwoman Ralla Gattley has uncovered mysteries that will bring these two factions face-to-face, setting in motion events that will forever change their undersea world. Along the way she meets Thom Vargas, a bored fisherman and aspiring drunk who merely wants to climb one rung on the social ladder. Little does he know that single step may well put the fate of the world in his hands.
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About the Author

Geoffrey Morrison is a tech writer and freelance journalist based in Los Angeles. He writes for CNET, Forbes, the Wirecutter, and several other web and print outlets. He was Editor in Chief of Home Entertainment magazine and before that, Technical Editor of Home Theater magazine.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0062PXGW6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ; 3rd edition (November 1, 2011)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 1, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4530 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1620152045
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 179 ratings

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Geoffrey Morrison is a freelance writer and photographer about tech and travel. He's a regular contributor to CNET, The New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal. You can also find his work in USA Today’s Reviewed, Forbes, and other print and online publications. He was the original A/V Editor of Wirecutter and editor in chief of Home Entertainment magazine.

He has traveled extensively through 60 countries across 6 continents, all 50 US states, and 34 US National Parks. You can also find him on Instagram (Inveterate_Adventurer) and on YouTube (@GeoffMorrison).

He is the author of two sci-fi novels, Undersea and Undersea Atrophia, as well as Budget Travel for Dummies.

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Bobby Britnell
4.0 out of 5 stars Negative Reviews Aren't Always True
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2015
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As usual, I read several reviews of this book before I ordered it. The reviews of this book by other readers swung from single stars to 5 stars; some reviewers had caustic criticisms for the book, while others raved about it. I ordered the book and read it rather quickly, and then wondered if all those who read the book and posted such negative reviews had read the same book by the title "Undersea". I found the basic plot of the book interesting, that in response to a natural disaster (made worse by a futile attempt to prevent it) surviving humankind had taken to the sea in two huge submarines and stayed deep to avoid the radiation that made the surface unlivable. The characters were adequately developed and reacted to circumstances as would be expected. However, there wasn't much suspense generated by events, as in many cases the characters reacted to circumstances in a fairly predictable manner. I thought that some of the adversarial "good guys" weren't as antagonistic as they would have been in real life, and the prose at times seemed a little stilted - but that could be expected of a freshman author's early work. I liked the main characters, was satisfied with the ending, and enjoyed the story.
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Chris Boylan
5.0 out of 5 stars Over the Moon about Undersea
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2011
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I've been a SciFi fan for many years, but haven't read as much lately as I haven't found too many authors whose work or voice really captivated me. But that changed with Geoffrey Morrison's debut novel, "Undersea." The author paints a highly detailed and gorgeous visual tapestry of a post-apocalyptic world where humanity is just scraping by on massive submarines and in undersea domes while a terrible and long-lasting catastrophe topside has made the world above the water unliveable. Carrying the torch of an old conflict between nations, two city-sized submarines race inexorably toward a final conflict that could spell doom for the human race. In spite of the danger and uncertainty (or perhaps because of it) an unlikely relationship blossoms between two people of vastly different worlds.

While the advanced yet decaying technology is fascinating (and surprisingly plausible), and the descriptions of the various craft and structures make you feel as if you are there (or at least, that the author was), it's the human interactions that give the story its substance. The characters are, for the most part, complex: likeable (at times detestable), heroic (at times cowardly) but most of all imperfect, just like you and me. Each major character is motivated by his or her own agendas, some hidden, some not; some grandiose, some petty. And over the course of several months, a story unfolds that is both petrifying and uplifting. The intense action interspersed with interpersonal interaction and scientific discourse will keep you on the edge of your seat in suspense and may rob you of a few hours of much-needed sleep (as it did me).

If you're a fan of science fiction and are looking for a new voice in the genre, Mr. Morrison's "Undersea" is definitely worth a read.
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Search Meister
3.0 out of 5 stars Decent read
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2013
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I enjoyed this book, considering I've never heard of the author before and particularly in light of the low price. It starts out a little slow, but I'm glad I stuck with it. The underwater (undersea, I guess?) world is described really well with details that make you feel like you're there. I particularly liked the description of the tech - you feel like it could actually exist (in a James Cameron or Ben Bova kind of way). I liked the dynamic between the two main characters, Thom and Ralla. Thom is a bit of a lovable loser, but he's trying to do right. Some of the other characters didn't have a lot of depth, but the story was OK without it. As much as it was a little slow to get going, it was even more abrupt to end. And that may be my least favorite part. But I guess it was meant to leave you wanting more, and I admit, I do hope there will be a sequel... ("Overland" anyone?) :) Whatever it may be called, I will probably buy it.

As far as the eBook or editing aspect goes, I did notice a few typos but nothing I haven't seen before (or worse) even by well known authors like Stephen King. I read the first couple of books in the "Gunslinger" series and had half a page of notes which I sent to the author. He was kind enough to reply with a post card saying that others had pointed out these same things to him already and thanked me for my time. I kept the post card. If this is an indie book, then I think they did a decent job in the editing. Overall, "Undersea" was a pretty fast and fun read with lots of action.
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Gordon L
4.0 out of 5 stars An easy good read
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2014
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Post-apocalyptic Earth, now a water planet, What's left of Humanity packed into 2 makeshift giant submarines and a number of undersea domes. Conflict starts between the two subs. Young upper-level girl and lower level guy drawn together by conflict to a common destiny.
Lot's of undersea action. Some of the technology is problematical, firing cannon underwater? How to prevent outside water pressure from breeching the gun mount and flooding the ship. Could they get enough power to even fire into the water? At 1,000 feet depth, the pressure would be ("ball park" scribbling) about 500 pounds per square inch. Dumb projectiles lose velocity very quickly in water. However, The Russians have had operational a super-cavitating rocket-powered torpedo with a top speed of 250 knots since the late 1970s so I am willing to suspend disbelief based on that.
An exciting story about Man's folly and then recovery.
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Pam Robertson
4.0 out of 5 stars Undersea - a good fantasy / adventure
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 10, 2013
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I enjoyed Undersea with it's strong characters and easier reading style.
It did not dwell too deeply on technical details and kept the pace of the story all the way through.
Good read
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C. Whitehead
5.0 out of 5 stars A very enjoyable read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 23, 2016
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A very enjoyable read! The book is well paced, starting with short and snappy chapters to get you hooked and then starts building it up until slowly the author has revealed an amazingly complex world, woven together with social, political and economic issues. The details are enough to help you visualise the surroundings, but not too much that you don't actually understand what's going on (I don't know a lot about the workings of a post-apocalypse city-submarine so appreciated the language not being too tech heavy, but if you prefer the nitty-gritty that's your call!)
It's a bit different to anything I've read recently (Game of Thrones, followed by the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings) but that's probably one of the things I liked about it; it was light enough that you could 'dip in' for twenty minutes, but also captivating enough that you can sit and read it for a couple of hours.
By the end of the book I couldn't put it down, desperate to know what would happen, and I'd definitely recommend it to someone else.
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Spence
4.0 out of 5 stars undersea was excellent
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 16, 2012
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really enjoyed it,the fact that its based in an underwater setting is an unusual twist, a great read and i cant wait for part two.
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Susan
1.0 out of 5 stars Yawn
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 24, 2012
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Not for me - slow to start and eventually I gave up on it. Probably meant for teens so I shall pass it on to some. :)
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