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Harvest Deep
Harvest Deep
A masterfully written, subterranean horror thriller, HARVEST DEEP takes you on an edge-of-your-seat journey with a group of friends as they fight to survive their homicidal captors and the terror nesting deep within an old family mine.
Something in the earth has evolved…
Hidden in the West Desert of Utah, the former gold rush settlement of Mammoth is now a ghost town.
For Liz Chilton, a photojournalist on assignment, it’s where her deceased mother was raised but barely escaped with her life 40 years ago.
Seeking to reconnect with her mother’s past, Liz, her husband and another couple take a road trip to the desolate area, where they learn that over the decades, scores of people have gone missing. The odyssey takes a horrifying turn when they encounter something inhuman consuming a man and his dog—devolving into a terrifying and gripping fight for survival.
Inspired by true events, HARVEST DEEP is a stunning debut by Trent Pettry that will take every bit of your self-control to keep you from skipping to the end.
264 pages, ebook
Published October 13, 2018
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About the author
Trent Pettry
9 books17 followersAuthor Trent Pettry is a best-selling writer living with his wife and children in Salt Lake City. Growing up, he split his time between consuming sci-fi and fantasy stories, escaping into epic RPG adventures with friends and family, and exploring the forest behind his childhood home in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Trent draws many of his story ideas from his own dreams, brilliantly combining them with his life experiences to create the richly detailed worlds and relatable characters he’s known for. A graduate of the University of North Carolina and former US Navy sonar technician on a nuclear fast-attack submarine, he currently works as a professional in the IT field. When he’s not busy at work or plotting out his next novel, he can be found spending time with his family or working on his many other creative endeavors.
Trent draws many of his story ideas from his own dreams, brilliantly combining them with his life experiences to create the richly detailed worlds and relatable characters he’s known for. A graduate of the University of North Carolina and former US Navy sonar technician on a nuclear fast-attack submarine, he currently works as a professional in the IT field. When he’s not busy at work or plotting out his next novel, he can be found spending time with his family or working on his many other creative endeavors.
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November 23, 2018
I didn't know what to expect when I started reading this book as this is a new author for me, but I was pleasantly surprised and captivated by twisting suspense through the whole book.
Liz Chilton along with her boyfriend, Cody and two friends, Scott and Karen decide to take a trip to Utah as Liz seeks answers in a town where her mother grew up.
The town of Mammoth harbors a terrible secret which when the friends arrive find out the hard way that not all is what it seems in the town. When the friends come in contact with some of the townsfolk, they are anything but friendly. The friends end up seeing something that was not meant to be seen happening near an old mine that sits up on a hill.
Unbeknown to the friends there is something far worse than they have ever imagined that is happening in the old mine as far below the surface there is a harvesting happening that the town of Mammoth wants to keep covered up.
When Liz and her friends decide to investigate the old mine, they encounter angry townspeople along with something else that is hungry and the friends have to figure out how to survive their predicament.
What is being harvested deep in the mine of Mammoth? Do the friends survive their encounter? No spoilers here as to find out the answers to these questions, you will just have to read the book.
This book grabbed me by the throat and did not let go. Twists, turns, suspense, mystery, and horror are trapped within these pages. Four stars for keeping me "trapped" in the mine along with the characters.
Liz Chilton along with her boyfriend, Cody and two friends, Scott and Karen decide to take a trip to Utah as Liz seeks answers in a town where her mother grew up.
The town of Mammoth harbors a terrible secret which when the friends arrive find out the hard way that not all is what it seems in the town. When the friends come in contact with some of the townsfolk, they are anything but friendly. The friends end up seeing something that was not meant to be seen happening near an old mine that sits up on a hill.
Unbeknown to the friends there is something far worse than they have ever imagined that is happening in the old mine as far below the surface there is a harvesting happening that the town of Mammoth wants to keep covered up.
When Liz and her friends decide to investigate the old mine, they encounter angry townspeople along with something else that is hungry and the friends have to figure out how to survive their predicament.
What is being harvested deep in the mine of Mammoth? Do the friends survive their encounter? No spoilers here as to find out the answers to these questions, you will just have to read the book.
This book grabbed me by the throat and did not let go. Twists, turns, suspense, mystery, and horror are trapped within these pages. Four stars for keeping me "trapped" in the mine along with the characters.
October 20, 2018
Great horror/thriller! Full of action and a perfect read for real horror fans. Highly recommend!
January 18, 2019
Scary, trapped, underground monsters.
Couldnt put it down. Great characters, excellent mining cave atmosphere. Scary, great editing. If you like a book about being far underground, trapped with monster like things, you'll love this book.
Couldnt put it down. Great characters, excellent mining cave atmosphere. Scary, great editing. If you like a book about being far underground, trapped with monster like things, you'll love this book.
November 1, 2019
What a great book to read on Halloween
I started reading this book on Halloween, and continued until finished, the same night. What a great story. It kept me going with a great storyline, and characters. I can't wait to read more.
I started reading this book on Halloween, and continued until finished, the same night. What a great story. It kept me going with a great storyline, and characters. I can't wait to read more.
October 9, 2019
Great thrilling suspenseful read
Very God story line that kept me unable to put the book down.
Ready for book 2, Harvest Deep: The Descent!!!
Very God story line that kept me unable to put the book down.
Ready for book 2, Harvest Deep: The Descent!!!
May 24, 2019
It’s funny how I’ve been in the middle of an icky bug Christmas gift orgy when I got a hold of this novel.
With no preconceived notions, I was quite pleased with the results. Harvest Deep was a well-written and fun read.
Inspired by a true event, the author used that to go off on a tangent and create a fun ride full of monsters and mayhem. The story starts mundane enough, and slowly builds into an exciting climax with a high body count and a satisfying ending.
The writing was excellent with short, easy to digest chapters. The point of view was third-person, past-tense with almost no head-hopping except a few minor places later in the book that never jarred me from the story. The narrative was brisk, to the point, and never bogged down. My only minor nit was that he spelled toward as towards, the Queen’s English version. However, at least he was consistent throughout.
Overall, this was an outstanding and fun read and the writing never got in the way of the story. I wish more of these creature feature stories were so well written. I had a great time and was able to close the book with a big smile on my face. Highly recommended.
With no preconceived notions, I was quite pleased with the results. Harvest Deep was a well-written and fun read.
Inspired by a true event, the author used that to go off on a tangent and create a fun ride full of monsters and mayhem. The story starts mundane enough, and slowly builds into an exciting climax with a high body count and a satisfying ending.
The writing was excellent with short, easy to digest chapters. The point of view was third-person, past-tense with almost no head-hopping except a few minor places later in the book that never jarred me from the story. The narrative was brisk, to the point, and never bogged down. My only minor nit was that he spelled toward as towards, the Queen’s English version. However, at least he was consistent throughout.
Overall, this was an outstanding and fun read and the writing never got in the way of the story. I wish more of these creature feature stories were so well written. I had a great time and was able to close the book with a big smile on my face. Highly recommended.
July 5, 2020
Fun Read
If you just feel like devouring a book in an afternoon or evening you won' t find one much finer than this.
It's a fast page turner about a couple of best friends and their spouses that take off for a weekend jaunt in a luxury motothome.
They decided to explore one of the ladies home towns,in Utah.On the way they stopped off to explore an old abandoned mine that was in the side of a mountain.
Well, we all know that curiosity killed the cat and what happens in a mine should stay there but maybe not.
At any rate you'll need to Read this chiller,-thriller to find out !
If you just feel like devouring a book in an afternoon or evening you won' t find one much finer than this.
It's a fast page turner about a couple of best friends and their spouses that take off for a weekend jaunt in a luxury motothome.
They decided to explore one of the ladies home towns,in Utah.On the way they stopped off to explore an old abandoned mine that was in the side of a mountain.
Well, we all know that curiosity killed the cat and what happens in a mine should stay there but maybe not.
At any rate you'll need to Read this chiller,-thriller to find out !
May 9, 2019
Trip from hell!
Loved it! Scary, great characters, and lots of action. Four friends set off in a RV for a work/vacation trip. Unfortunately, the trip turned into the trip from hell. Creatures from a mine cause havoc in their camp ground but this is the least of their worries. Man becomes their biggest problem. Taken captive in a cave the couples have to fight to survive. I am hooked and can't wait to read the next book in this series.
Loved it! Scary, great characters, and lots of action. Four friends set off in a RV for a work/vacation trip. Unfortunately, the trip turned into the trip from hell. Creatures from a mine cause havoc in their camp ground but this is the least of their worries. Man becomes their biggest problem. Taken captive in a cave the couples have to fight to survive. I am hooked and can't wait to read the next book in this series.
May 15, 2019
Bravo for this first novel!
Mr. Pettry is a writer to watch. Harvest Deep could have become a B movie on the page, but the author never descends (pun intended) to writing a lesser novel. His talent lies in his bringing believable reality to every scene. The characters are well developed and he obviously did his homework. You can see, hear, and feel the great depth of the caverns. By the way, his second novel, The Descent, is even better!
Mr. Pettry is a writer to watch. Harvest Deep could have become a B movie on the page, but the author never descends (pun intended) to writing a lesser novel. His talent lies in his bringing believable reality to every scene. The characters are well developed and he obviously did his homework. You can see, hear, and feel the great depth of the caverns. By the way, his second novel, The Descent, is even better!
February 22, 2019
Food for thought...
I don't know if most people read author notes, prefaces, or just the main body of work, but these other writings can be very informative....and in some cases, unsettling.
Good story. Tight, well-written, fast paced and tension filled with an interesting ending.
I don't know if most people read author notes, prefaces, or just the main body of work, but these other writings can be very informative....and in some cases, unsettling.
Good story. Tight, well-written, fast paced and tension filled with an interesting ending.
December 27, 2018
Entertaining story for horror fans.
Found this story intriguing from the beginning. Government secrets, misguided people, creepy creatures that should never have seen the light of day create a chilling tale. Worth a read
Found this story intriguing from the beginning. Government secrets, misguided people, creepy creatures that should never have seen the light of day create a chilling tale. Worth a read
March 21, 2019
Great thriller!
I LOVED that the female lead was in her 40’s (something you don’t see often enough), and the story moves along nicely. I read this in one night, as I couldn’t put it down. The ending could have been a bit more intense, but it’s definitely worth a read!
I LOVED that the female lead was in her 40’s (something you don’t see often enough), and the story moves along nicely. I read this in one night, as I couldn’t put it down. The ending could have been a bit more intense, but it’s definitely worth a read!
August 26, 2019
Really good read! Although fiction, this story is partly based in a real life experience and the author brilliantly weaved his tale around that. It has plenty of suspense, drama, action and sci-fi to satisfy most people and it is also an average length book, thus quite a quick read.
January 3, 2019
Kept me interested & looking forward to turn the next page. Thought it was a little too descriptive when talking about cave set-up but I got through it.
January 29, 2019
Personally terrifying
We rv'ers and my most terrifying fear is a spider any larger than two inches! Been all over out west and getting into this book brought out my wanderlust!
We rv'ers and my most terrifying fear is a spider any larger than two inches! Been all over out west and getting into this book brought out my wanderlust!
July 12, 2019
Enjoyed the book, but had trouble staying in the story. Not necessarily the books fault, more my having trouble reading ebooks. Well written and good storytelling.
August 20, 2019
Good quick read. I enjoyed it very much.
November 18, 2019
First read
My first read from this author. Let's say it won't be my last. Horror at it's best. Well written and keep me intrigued. Looking forward to the next👍👍👍👍👍
My first read from this author. Let's say it won't be my last. Horror at it's best. Well written and keep me intrigued. Looking forward to the next👍👍👍👍👍
July 13, 2020
Excellent reading! This book was full of action, suspense, pathos and was very hard to put down. I really enjoyed it!
September 21, 2020
I really liked this series. Friends start off on a vacation and get pulled into a world of human sacrifice to feed underground monsters. The stories continues in the next 2 books and is a good story.
January 17, 2021
Flat and formularic
A basic monster plot with no character development. Characters are flat and one dimensional which results in the reader being apathetic about their fate. At least for the creature the author went a step beyond giant spider to ... Giant wind scorpion. This was the most original part of the book. Failed to build suspense. I finished it as I hate leaving a story unfinished but it was a chore. I have no interesting in attempting the rest of the series
A basic monster plot with no character development. Characters are flat and one dimensional which results in the reader being apathetic about their fate. At least for the creature the author went a step beyond giant spider to ... Giant wind scorpion. This was the most original part of the book. Failed to build suspense. I finished it as I hate leaving a story unfinished but it was a chore. I have no interesting in attempting the rest of the series
September 10, 2020
WOW!!
BOY!! What a ride...this book grabbed you right away and didn't let go. I haven't read a book in a long time that spooked me so quickly. I loved all the main characters and could sympathize with their predicament and cheered on their successes and cried on their losses . The ending was a surprise and I cried at the end. I'm excited to read the next book...and have already downed it. Happy reading my friends. 👍
BOY!! What a ride...this book grabbed you right away and didn't let go. I haven't read a book in a long time that spooked me so quickly. I loved all the main characters and could sympathize with their predicament and cheered on their successes and cried on their losses . The ending was a surprise and I cried at the end. I'm excited to read the next book...and have already downed it. Happy reading my friends. 👍
May 14, 2021
For a horror novel, I thought it was pretty good. I would say 3.5 stars. It was different from others I have read. The description of the creatures was done really well. I felt like i was in the mine the whole time. At night it would have my heart racing because of the dark. I hate bugs, so it got to me. Lol
February 17, 2019
It’s readable
It’s readable. The characters and premise of the story are okay, but the writing itself is stilted and forced. The book is too straightforward, there’s no twists or turns, or much in the way of suspense. Big prehistoric bugs, danger, death, defeat, and then happy-ish ending.
I’m giving it three stars because I’ve definitely read worse from self-published authors. This had no major grammatical or spelling errors, which drive me nuts, but the bones of the story could have been fleshed out better.
It’s readable. The characters and premise of the story are okay, but the writing itself is stilted and forced. The book is too straightforward, there’s no twists or turns, or much in the way of suspense. Big prehistoric bugs, danger, death, defeat, and then happy-ish ending.
I’m giving it three stars because I’ve definitely read worse from self-published authors. This had no major grammatical or spelling errors, which drive me nuts, but the bones of the story could have been fleshed out better.
August 26, 2019
Webs of Deciept!
This book was very far fetched. It wasn't one of the best books I've read, but also not one of worst. It was what I call a filler book until the next good book I find.
This book was very far fetched. It wasn't one of the best books I've read, but also not one of worst. It was what I call a filler book until the next good book I find.
January 14, 2021
Not great...
The characters are shallow, the editing was bad and the story was just okay...put it all together and this is one of the worst books I have read in my thirty plus years...thank goodness it was short!
The characters are shallow, the editing was bad and the story was just okay...put it all together and this is one of the worst books I have read in my thirty plus years...thank goodness it was short!
January 5, 2019
Meh!
Indifferent story, character development, and editing. I found little pleasure in reading this book. And who ever put a Minimum number of words on a review?
Indifferent story, character development, and editing. I found little pleasure in reading this book. And who ever put a Minimum number of words on a review?
October 29, 2019
Thriller
Pretty good story. Plot is definitely science fiction. Interesting good read. I liked it and want to read the next book in the series.
Pretty good story. Plot is definitely science fiction. Interesting good read. I liked it and want to read the next book in the series.
November 2, 2019
Awesome read!
January 15, 2021
Robert's Review and Comments
Quite a thrilling tale, a shame all those folks perished, but Wade got his reward in the end. Thanks for a GoodRead.
Quite a thrilling tale, a shame all those folks perished, but Wade got his reward in the end. Thanks for a GoodRead.
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