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Krakens Keep
A routine dive to reinforce bridge columns turns deadly for marine biologist
Tess Hoffman and her commercial-diver boyfriend Ryan Culley when they
are attacked by a monstrous underwater creature never before seen.
The quest to study this dangerous deep-sea denizen throws Tess and Culley together with a crew of very different and fascinating characters, from Tess,
who has a problem with long-term commitment, to Culley, a hero in disguise
and the true leader of this quirky pack: to George, the brilliant scientist and compulsive eater, to Phil, with his harsh military mindset, to Mini, an African-American beauty who towers over the others and has a soft spot for short,
pudgy George, to Captain Brad, whose boyfriend, Harley Davidson, back on
shore, has a roaming eye for a nice tush, to religious Ramon.
The results of their quest for the Kraken turns sometimes tragic, sometimes
hilarious, sometimes erotic as each individual, along with his and her varied attitudes, tries to live together within the confines of the research vessel.
But the encounters with this newly discovered sea creature are always
dangerous and surprising. You'll want to know what they're all about: the
Krakens, the individuals who try to understand them, and themselves,
and each other.
Tess Hoffman and her commercial-diver boyfriend Ryan Culley when they
are attacked by a monstrous underwater creature never before seen.
The quest to study this dangerous deep-sea denizen throws Tess and Culley together with a crew of very different and fascinating characters, from Tess,
who has a problem with long-term commitment, to Culley, a hero in disguise
and the true leader of this quirky pack: to George, the brilliant scientist and compulsive eater, to Phil, with his harsh military mindset, to Mini, an African-American beauty who towers over the others and has a soft spot for short,
pudgy George, to Captain Brad, whose boyfriend, Harley Davidson, back on
shore, has a roaming eye for a nice tush, to religious Ramon.
The results of their quest for the Kraken turns sometimes tragic, sometimes
hilarious, sometimes erotic as each individual, along with his and her varied attitudes, tries to live together within the confines of the research vessel.
But the encounters with this newly discovered sea creature are always
dangerous and surprising. You'll want to know what they're all about: the
Krakens, the individuals who try to understand them, and themselves,
and each other.
272 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 27, 2012
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March 4, 2020
Totally engrossing near futuristic science fiction, rife with marine biology and environmental issues, exciting, adventurous. heartbreaking, terrifying. heartwarming: in other words, like real life, dialed up to 11. Loved it and was engrossed from Page One. Of course as well as a fan of Science Fiction, marine life and exploration, environmental retrieval, I am also a Lovecraft aficionado, so I read through an additional lens of Cosmic intervention [Cthulhu, anyone?] The "Kraken" (truly enormous Octopus) inspire considerations of Cthulhu indeed, and of inhuman creatures crossing into our dimension or universe, but also considerations of Darwinism, in evolution gone wild. Particularly appealing for me was the author's continued explication, via the primary characters, of the consequences of human pollution and of Nature's rectification, as seen in fish to jellyfish to Giant Octopus.
January 18, 2019
Title :Kraken's keep
Author: Jean Kilczer
Genre: SCI FI
type of book :kindle
pages: 270
book synopsis
A routine dive takes a drastic turn for marine biologist Tess Hoffman and her boyfriend, when a monstrous underwater creature of unknown origin attacks them.
As they attempt study this dangerous deep-sea denizen, they team up with a ragtag crew of scientists and explorers, including Culley - a hero in disguise - and George, a brilliant scientist.
Stranded within the confines of their research vessel, they soon understand that their research mission has turned into a fight for survival.
My thoughts
rating: 5 stars
If you love sea monsters , and those old black and white movies where you have them vs man then you might want to check this out, there's even a touch of romance in it , as well as a touch of lgbtq , and while there is a few gruesome sences in the book , there isn't a hole lot, in fact this book wasn't even scary to begin with , its more along the lines of SCI Fi then any thing, with characters that you will love like Culley , who is my all time favorite character of the book . So what more can you want , sea monsters, romance, underwater sences , then you might want to pick this one up like I did .
Author: Jean Kilczer
Genre: SCI FI
type of book :kindle
pages: 270
book synopsis
A routine dive takes a drastic turn for marine biologist Tess Hoffman and her boyfriend, when a monstrous underwater creature of unknown origin attacks them.
As they attempt study this dangerous deep-sea denizen, they team up with a ragtag crew of scientists and explorers, including Culley - a hero in disguise - and George, a brilliant scientist.
Stranded within the confines of their research vessel, they soon understand that their research mission has turned into a fight for survival.
My thoughts
rating: 5 stars
If you love sea monsters , and those old black and white movies where you have them vs man then you might want to check this out, there's even a touch of romance in it , as well as a touch of lgbtq , and while there is a few gruesome sences in the book , there isn't a hole lot, in fact this book wasn't even scary to begin with , its more along the lines of SCI Fi then any thing, with characters that you will love like Culley , who is my all time favorite character of the book . So what more can you want , sea monsters, romance, underwater sences , then you might want to pick this one up like I did .
February 16, 2016
have read many of Jean Kilczer's books and enjoyed them all. This book has some interesting moments of the reality of Jean's character. She reveres her two dogs and I was not surprised that Tessica's dog was of the same breed. Jean also is an animal rights person. She is particularly vocal about how wolves are treated in this country. Knowing that made it easier for me to understand and feel the intensity of her characters being antagonistic to the killing of the "giants."
This book is set in 2041 and postulates a new type of octopus has evolved, perhaps from nuclear explosions in Bikini or perhaps from pollutants poured into the sea by the Japanese and others. At first there is fear because the new Octopi are quite large and have an acid in their bodies that is dangerous to man. As the crew of first the Reverence and then the Cousteau begin to learn about these giant octopi and deal with them many new ideas arise and much respect is learned both by the creatures and the crew of the Cousteau. In the process the crew encounter pirates and a preacher who wants to kill off scientists, as well as illegal fishermen of the Octopi that are killing them and selling their meat.
This is an exciting story that keeps you moving right along with all that is happening from time to time. The characters are not complex though they are developed. The story line keeps working right to the end. This was a fun read that I finished quite quickly. I would recommend this book to anyone over the age of 18 and only put that restriction on as a result of a moment of somewhat graphic sex that fits right into the flow of the story and is necessary. Five stars is easy for this one.
This book is set in 2041 and postulates a new type of octopus has evolved, perhaps from nuclear explosions in Bikini or perhaps from pollutants poured into the sea by the Japanese and others. At first there is fear because the new Octopi are quite large and have an acid in their bodies that is dangerous to man. As the crew of first the Reverence and then the Cousteau begin to learn about these giant octopi and deal with them many new ideas arise and much respect is learned both by the creatures and the crew of the Cousteau. In the process the crew encounter pirates and a preacher who wants to kill off scientists, as well as illegal fishermen of the Octopi that are killing them and selling their meat.
This is an exciting story that keeps you moving right along with all that is happening from time to time. The characters are not complex though they are developed. The story line keeps working right to the end. This was a fun read that I finished quite quickly. I would recommend this book to anyone over the age of 18 and only put that restriction on as a result of a moment of somewhat graphic sex that fits right into the flow of the story and is necessary. Five stars is easy for this one.
October 7, 2015
Deep Sea Adventure and Love Story Combined!
Kraken's Keep is a wonderfully exciting read! A science fiction thriller and love story combined. Author Jean Kilczer has the most astounding and vivid imagination around. I can't wait to see her ratings bounce her to the top of the charts/market! Kilczer is a reader of Shakespeare, and the quality of her writing shows it--without diminishing by one whit her ability to describe alien species (in this case, giant octopi), while writing with suspense, action, poetry, tragedy, and comedy. Though not part of her celebrated Star Sojourner Series (this is from her earlier work), the characters in Kraken's Keep exhibit their usual mischief and incomparable foibles. You've got to read this amazing book yourself to see what I mean![This book contains some explicit sexual material, so recommended for adult readers only.]
--Erica Miles, author of Dazzled by Darkness
Kraken's Keep is a wonderfully exciting read! A science fiction thriller and love story combined. Author Jean Kilczer has the most astounding and vivid imagination around. I can't wait to see her ratings bounce her to the top of the charts/market! Kilczer is a reader of Shakespeare, and the quality of her writing shows it--without diminishing by one whit her ability to describe alien species (in this case, giant octopi), while writing with suspense, action, poetry, tragedy, and comedy. Though not part of her celebrated Star Sojourner Series (this is from her earlier work), the characters in Kraken's Keep exhibit their usual mischief and incomparable foibles. You've got to read this amazing book yourself to see what I mean![This book contains some explicit sexual material, so recommended for adult readers only.]
--Erica Miles, author of Dazzled by Darkness
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