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Deep Context: A Tom Cochran Mystery
Nautical archaeologist Tom Cochran makes a startling discovery during a routine dive in the Gulf of Mexico. The context of the mystery wreck is perplexing until he enlists the help of a woman from his past whose special skills unlock important clues and old desires. Their hunt for a connection between the sleepy town of Pensacola, Florida and the chaos of the closing days of the Second World War threatens to unravel a bygone conspiracy. Each shocking revelation leads them closer to a truth that’s worth killing to protect.
176 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 3, 2015
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Christopher Dewey
3 books1 followerChris Dewey grew up in Florida and learned to pilot a small boat before he was old enough to drive a car. That experience prepared him well for the more than 20 years he served in the Navy, serving in both the enlisted and commissioned ranks.
He earned a masters degree in maritime archaeology from the University of West Florida, and after grad school Chris and his wife Carol and their two dogs moved across the country to the Oregon Coast. He teaches archaeology at the local community college while searching for the wreck of a Spanish Manila galleon.
He earned a masters degree in maritime archaeology from the University of West Florida, and after grad school Chris and his wife Carol and their two dogs moved across the country to the Oregon Coast. He teaches archaeology at the local community college while searching for the wreck of a Spanish Manila galleon.
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February 26, 2016
Dewey’s realistic, factual approach to writing had me hooked from the 1st page. The mix of Nazi history and modern marine archaeology is enhanced with the suspense and creativity of the novel. The technical terms with regards to the military, archaeology, & all things marine were an added bonus. Dewey uses them naturally, without talking down to his audience or making the story impalpable. The well written, well thought out plot had me on pins and needles throughout. Suspense and mystery rule the day. I definitely couldn’t put this one down.
This author has created some engaging characters to carry the story forward. The multifaceted character development allowed me to really get to know them. They were also enjoyable individuals that I enjoyed getting to know, who really carried the story forward well.
Dewey had me hooked from the moment I read the back cover blurb. What’s between the covers definitely didn’t disappoint either. This was a captivating, enriching novel full of satisfying twists and turns.
Please note that I received a complimentary copy of this work in exchange for an honest review.
This author has created some engaging characters to carry the story forward. The multifaceted character development allowed me to really get to know them. They were also enjoyable individuals that I enjoyed getting to know, who really carried the story forward well.
Dewey had me hooked from the moment I read the back cover blurb. What’s between the covers definitely didn’t disappoint either. This was a captivating, enriching novel full of satisfying twists and turns.
Please note that I received a complimentary copy of this work in exchange for an honest review.
November 2, 2021
The author's approach to writing engaged me for the very beginning. As a fan of WWII history especially Germany's U-boat operations along our shores and the Nazi sabotage efforts, and a maritime archaeologist myself, my appreciation for both were enhanced by the novel's plot and storyline along with the author's imagination. The author's use of both military and archaeological technical terms also added to the story's authenticity. The novel is suspenseful, full of mystery, and have well-developed and engaging characters that all combine to march the story forward. The multifaceted character development allowed me to really get to know them. This work was a captivating novel complete with satisfying twists and turns. Am looking forward to the next Tom Cochran mystery.
July 31, 2015
Disclaimer: ARC copy from author.
Deep Context, by Christopher Dewey, was a good book. It was even a really good book. However, it lacked that certain spark that elevates author's characters to the next level and takes them from really good to bestselling. Christopher Dewey certainly gets the feel of diving correct, as well as the history of World War II and looted Nazi art. However, it is the main character I have a certain problem with. He seems to just bounce around from situation to situation without any idea of what is going on until the end of the book. All of a sudden, he figures it out! I'm all for discovery, but it seems a little far-fetched. That being said, the book is well-written. The technical details were spot on in regards to nautical archaeology as well as Nazi marine history. I would compare this to Cussler, but it is apparent to me that he has a ways to go before he can get to Cussler's level. The similarities are there due to his use of history and nautical archaeology, but that is where the similarities stop. If he wants to go the same way, he needs to up his game a little bit and make his main character a little bit more memorable. That's the problem. Four days after I read the book, I had to go back and reread parts to write this review. I would have liked to have seen more of a backstory that translated better to excitement. It seemed the whole story was him being chased, trying to investigate, and almost being beaten up or killed. It did seem realistic, but readers want realism in their history, not in their character's history. If he was going to be a hero, then he should be a hero. If he was going to be an archaeologist, then just be an archaeologist. He was in the military. He should have been able to defend himself better. It just seemed like this book would have done better with a sidekick to help keep him out of trouble. Trite, I know, but true. If you are going to depict a character at an advanced age, to make it believable that he could survive all these troubles, you need someone younger to help keep him alive. Hopefully, his next book will do all of that. Now, I don't write this review to bash on the author, but to leave constructive criticism in hopes that his next book will be even better.
I would recommend this book if you are into nautical archaeology or Nazi history.
Deep Context, by Christopher Dewey, was a good book. It was even a really good book. However, it lacked that certain spark that elevates author's characters to the next level and takes them from really good to bestselling. Christopher Dewey certainly gets the feel of diving correct, as well as the history of World War II and looted Nazi art. However, it is the main character I have a certain problem with. He seems to just bounce around from situation to situation without any idea of what is going on until the end of the book. All of a sudden, he figures it out! I'm all for discovery, but it seems a little far-fetched. That being said, the book is well-written. The technical details were spot on in regards to nautical archaeology as well as Nazi marine history. I would compare this to Cussler, but it is apparent to me that he has a ways to go before he can get to Cussler's level. The similarities are there due to his use of history and nautical archaeology, but that is where the similarities stop. If he wants to go the same way, he needs to up his game a little bit and make his main character a little bit more memorable. That's the problem. Four days after I read the book, I had to go back and reread parts to write this review. I would have liked to have seen more of a backstory that translated better to excitement. It seemed the whole story was him being chased, trying to investigate, and almost being beaten up or killed. It did seem realistic, but readers want realism in their history, not in their character's history. If he was going to be a hero, then he should be a hero. If he was going to be an archaeologist, then just be an archaeologist. He was in the military. He should have been able to defend himself better. It just seemed like this book would have done better with a sidekick to help keep him out of trouble. Trite, I know, but true. If you are going to depict a character at an advanced age, to make it believable that he could survive all these troubles, you need someone younger to help keep him alive. Hopefully, his next book will do all of that. Now, I don't write this review to bash on the author, but to leave constructive criticism in hopes that his next book will be even better.
I would recommend this book if you are into nautical archaeology or Nazi history.
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