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Project Proteus #2
Typhon
In the cold darkness of the deep, nightmares become real.
After her brother goes missing during a saturation dive, submersible pilot Chloe Gietz heads out into the Arabian Sea on a desperate search and rescue mission. What she finds is a corporate cover-up to protect a concealed underwater habitat.
Typhon is a place of secrets that its owners want hidden from the outside world. But an experiment goes horrifically wrong, and a powerful, destructive organism is unleashed.
The once calm waters becomes a battleground for survival, as employees of a ruthless conglomerate will stop at nothing to cover their tracks, and a nightmarish creature that can both survive and hunt within the crushing pressure of the aquatic abyss awaits them all...
Don't miss this latest, pulse-pounding thriller by John Triptych, with new characters, nonstop action, and a more terrifying monster!
Project Proteus (each book is a self contained story and may be read separately):
Book 1- Lemuria
Book 2- Typhon
After her brother goes missing during a saturation dive, submersible pilot Chloe Gietz heads out into the Arabian Sea on a desperate search and rescue mission. What she finds is a corporate cover-up to protect a concealed underwater habitat.
Typhon is a place of secrets that its owners want hidden from the outside world. But an experiment goes horrifically wrong, and a powerful, destructive organism is unleashed.
The once calm waters becomes a battleground for survival, as employees of a ruthless conglomerate will stop at nothing to cover their tracks, and a nightmarish creature that can both survive and hunt within the crushing pressure of the aquatic abyss awaits them all...
Don't miss this latest, pulse-pounding thriller by John Triptych, with new characters, nonstop action, and a more terrifying monster!
Project Proteus (each book is a self contained story and may be read separately):
Book 1- Lemuria
Book 2- Typhon
364 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 19, 2019
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October 20, 2021
There’s a new sea monster swimming the ocean depths and it’s almost as scary as the men who designed it and are trying to cover up its existence even as the body count grows ever higher. There’s a lot of death in this book as one would expect from a creature able to sink ships. Unfortunately, that means that most of the people you meet in these pages will be casualty list by the end of the book. A lot of the fun comes from hoping that many of the frankly evil bad guys will be among those numbers. This novel will especially interest those who like deep sea diving and submarines. I can’t attest to the accuracy of these accounts, but it certainly felt real to the non-specialist. So if you like your monsters over-sized and your body count mountain high, you might give Tryphon a try.
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May 31, 2019
Decent read but very predictable.
First of all, this is a work that just screams three stars out of five. It was readable and fairly interesting and never boring. This was not a 'page turner' or one 'i just couldn't put down' but it also never made me think about giving up on it. Unfortunately, the characters seemed to all be stereotypes and very one dimensional. The ultimate solution was telegraphed early in the story. A number of characters were killed just for the sake of having someone killed off. Issy and Chloe in the submersible versus Liger bordered on silly as did the stupid attempt to tranquilize the creature. Still, the book was kind of fun in a Sci-fi Channel kind of way. Not great, but entertaining. Three stars. I would read more by this author.
First of all, this is a work that just screams three stars out of five. It was readable and fairly interesting and never boring. This was not a 'page turner' or one 'i just couldn't put down' but it also never made me think about giving up on it. Unfortunately, the characters seemed to all be stereotypes and very one dimensional. The ultimate solution was telegraphed early in the story. A number of characters were killed just for the sake of having someone killed off. Issy and Chloe in the submersible versus Liger bordered on silly as did the stupid attempt to tranquilize the creature. Still, the book was kind of fun in a Sci-fi Channel kind of way. Not great, but entertaining. Three stars. I would read more by this author.
April 16, 2021
Actual rating: rock solid "meh" but an extremely affordable "meh" (I think I Bookbub'd or "Fussy Librarian'd" it, even maybe for free). I had been wanting to try a Triptych offer, noting the plug says it is a 'stand-alone' and doesn't have to be read with book 1. But I really can't agree with that after so many references to the first story throughout, which kind of bums me out as I'm not sure I'll go back now to get that one. Maybe I will some day as it on KU but we'll see. Anyway...
This was one of what I'd call an 'American-grade airport book', namely, the kind of novel written by an US-based author (?) that you grab in the Concourse book/newspapers/over-priced snacks and drinks shop on your way to catch your flight. You know the kind, where the cover (which may or may not include swastikas, guns or girls in bikinis ... or even all of the above with dinosaurs, too!) has to look interesting enough to attract you quickly because you'd really like to grab a drink before you have to board! So no time to browse, just go! And if you leave it on the plane or in your hotel room later, yeah, no worries, let someone else try it, no loss.
Obviously, the same formula as (for example) a Michael Crichton offer which means straightforward vocabulary and dialogue (no dictionary needed) and plenty of technobabble or cool skill talk (so much diving stuff, dudes). Your team has to travel all around the world in the blink of an eye so that's a must, too. Oh and whatever you do, don't forgt some kind of weak and ridiculous plot device (let's make giant shrimp for the military!) and lots of folks getting killed in nasty ways (oh no, I got eaten by giant shrimp someone made for the military) to keep us going. So yeah, be totally wacky but predictable, don't dare include too many surprises or twist plots and we'll all be happy. The bad guys are really bad and the good guys are really good, etc. etc. Go team whoever! When do we land?
Ugh.
Another reviewer here put it very well (and more succinctly than I):
"...this is a work that just screams 3 stars out of 5... (It) was not a 'page turner' or one 'I just couldn't put down' but it also never made me think about giving up on it. Unfortunately, the characters seemed to all be stereotypes and very one dimensional. The ultimate solution was telegraphed early in the story. A number of characters were killed just for the sake of having someone killed off. Issy and Chloe in the submersible versus Liger bordered on silly as did the stupid attempt to tranquilize the creature. Still, the book was kind of fun in a Sci-fi Channel kind of way. Not great, but entertaining."
So yeah, that works for me.
This was one of what I'd call an 'American-grade airport book', namely, the kind of novel written by an US-based author (?) that you grab in the Concourse book/newspapers/over-priced snacks and drinks shop on your way to catch your flight. You know the kind, where the cover (which may or may not include swastikas, guns or girls in bikinis ... or even all of the above with dinosaurs, too!) has to look interesting enough to attract you quickly because you'd really like to grab a drink before you have to board! So no time to browse, just go! And if you leave it on the plane or in your hotel room later, yeah, no worries, let someone else try it, no loss.
Obviously, the same formula as (for example) a Michael Crichton offer which means straightforward vocabulary and dialogue (no dictionary needed) and plenty of technobabble or cool skill talk (so much diving stuff, dudes). Your team has to travel all around the world in the blink of an eye so that's a must, too. Oh and whatever you do, don't forgt some kind of weak and ridiculous plot device (let's make giant shrimp for the military!) and lots of folks getting killed in nasty ways (oh no, I got eaten by giant shrimp someone made for the military) to keep us going. So yeah, be totally wacky but predictable, don't dare include too many surprises or twist plots and we'll all be happy. The bad guys are really bad and the good guys are really good, etc. etc. Go team whoever! When do we land?
Ugh.
Another reviewer here put it very well (and more succinctly than I):
"...this is a work that just screams 3 stars out of 5... (It) was not a 'page turner' or one 'I just couldn't put down' but it also never made me think about giving up on it. Unfortunately, the characters seemed to all be stereotypes and very one dimensional. The ultimate solution was telegraphed early in the story. A number of characters were killed just for the sake of having someone killed off. Issy and Chloe in the submersible versus Liger bordered on silly as did the stupid attempt to tranquilize the creature. Still, the book was kind of fun in a Sci-fi Channel kind of way. Not great, but entertaining."
So yeah, that works for me.
April 19, 2021
As the second book in a series, this book also stands alone if you don't want to read the series. I very much like that idea and appreciate it. It helps a little knowing some of the back story, but my personal choice is that every book should be able to stand alone. So I really appreciated the fact that this author made this story complete in and of it's self, and yet it also fit into a series at the same time. So it's my choice to read just one or all of them and not feel I've really missed anything.
After reading "Lemuria," the first in this set of stories, I enjoyed it so much I wanted to read the rest of them. I was not disappointed. This second story in the series was as well written as the first. The action is kept at a steady pace, the characters are interesting and extremely believable. That too helps a lot. So far I've read 2 of the 3 in this set and been more than happy so far. Looking forward to reading the last book of this group soon.
If you like "creature" stories and a bit of Sci-fi, I highly recommend this one. I don't think you will be sorry.
After reading "Lemuria," the first in this set of stories, I enjoyed it so much I wanted to read the rest of them. I was not disappointed. This second story in the series was as well written as the first. The action is kept at a steady pace, the characters are interesting and extremely believable. That too helps a lot. So far I've read 2 of the 3 in this set and been more than happy so far. Looking forward to reading the last book of this group soon.
If you like "creature" stories and a bit of Sci-fi, I highly recommend this one. I don't think you will be sorry.
March 1, 2022
Either because my expectations were so low or because the author upped his game, I found this a far better read then the first book. Smart decisions were made such as ditching all the moronic characters from Lemuria and starting with some actual likable ones. The flow of the story is tight and I found myself looking forward to getting back into the book after I'd put it down for a while.
So why only three stars? Very predictable story and it ended rather abruptly leaving a lot up in the air. Then there's the mandatory epilogue opening the door for another sequel. The same thing happened with the previous book in the series and I moved on to this one with the hope it would tie up some of the loose ends - didn't happen. Even so, this was fun and I'll move on to the sequel.
So why only three stars? Very predictable story and it ended rather abruptly leaving a lot up in the air. Then there's the mandatory epilogue opening the door for another sequel. The same thing happened with the previous book in the series and I moved on to this one with the hope it would tie up some of the loose ends - didn't happen. Even so, this was fun and I'll move on to the sequel.
March 12, 2019
Loved every page!
I read book 2 knowing there was a book 1...obviously. I wasn't sure what to expect but it surpassed my expectations by far. The author did a great job of pulling me into each character's lives. Exciting, suspenseful, and the horror element made me read page after page without wanting or needing a break. I hope there will be a book 3. However, I will go back and read book 1.
I read book 2 knowing there was a book 1...obviously. I wasn't sure what to expect but it surpassed my expectations by far. The author did a great job of pulling me into each character's lives. Exciting, suspenseful, and the horror element made me read page after page without wanting or needing a break. I hope there will be a book 3. However, I will go back and read book 1.
March 5, 2021
Killer shrimp, terrifying concept
If they don't make this book in to a movie someone must be asleep as the switch! This is going to be such a great sy-fi movie that I predict Mr. Triptych is going to be a very wealthy man soon. This book is way better than most of the "big names" in horror sy-fi genre right now. Looking for big things from this author, can't believe that this is his first book I've read. New fav author!
If they don't make this book in to a movie someone must be asleep as the switch! This is going to be such a great sy-fi movie that I predict Mr. Triptych is going to be a very wealthy man soon. This book is way better than most of the "big names" in horror sy-fi genre right now. Looking for big things from this author, can't believe that this is his first book I've read. New fav author!
January 22, 2020
Having no idea what the story line was I was pleasantly surprised. Good characters and a story that moved along and of course a good monster. I got attached to the characters who were realistic and they connected with each other. This is the second book in the Proteus series and I will go back and read number one.
March 7, 2021
I wanted to like it and enjoy a mindless creature-feature. But given that the mindnumbingly vast cast of the book consisted of stereotypical cardboard characters and a very detailed and overexplained Story with a dash of good ole mysoginist writing, I couldn't quite enjoy it. At times I was wondering, wether the Story would habe been better if told by the monster.
March 9, 2021
I really liked this book & it kept my interest throughout the reading. Now l must read book one to see what l missed in the set-up & creation of the “creature in the deep”. As a diver myself l could imagine the thrills & chills the divers endured. I will enjoy reading more of Triptych’s stories.
June 27, 2022
Много слабо. Една звезда отгоре, защото я довърших, но иначе дизастър. Авторът е измислил още по-голямо чудовище от предната книга, но не знае какво да прави с него и ме занимава с някакви престрелки.
June 8, 2025
Hold on to your seat
From the first page to the last, this book was exciting and gave us a look into the future. Very sad at some parts but good always wins against evil, a great read
From the first page to the last, this book was exciting and gave us a look into the future. Very sad at some parts but good always wins against evil, a great read
March 26, 2019
A very good story, scary! Well written & it grabs you from the start! A good representation on this writer's work & it encourages me to look for more! Enjoyable!
August 4, 2019
Ok
Just Ok for me. You could figure out what was next before your read about it. Plot was good just too drawn out.
Just Ok for me. You could figure out what was next before your read about it. Plot was good just too drawn out.
October 16, 2019
Great sea read
This was a great sea adventure story it has good characters is filled with action and twists to keep your interest.
This was a great sea adventure story it has good characters is filled with action and twists to keep your interest.
March 8, 2021
Pretty Good
I love a good sea creature book and this one did not disappoint. I would recommend it if you like the genre.
I love a good sea creature book and this one did not disappoint. I would recommend it if you like the genre.
April 28, 2021
Way too boring. Made it third of the way through before I had to throw in the towel.
April 23, 2020
This book has all the suspense and thrills that anyone could want. From the very beginning to the end it is filled with action. This is very much like a Dirk Pitt story and it is mostly undersea.
This is my favorite book by John Triptych and I know if you like plenty of action then you will love this one.
This is my favorite book by John Triptych and I know if you like plenty of action then you will love this one.
March 6, 2019
Excellent plot, well- developed characters and just enough sadness to make a great read. Loved this book. Next one please!
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