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Beneath the Deep
When Morgan Sullivan goes looking for her missing uncle, she discovers a secret the world isn’t ready for.
A shiver of fear, deep and primal, ran through her. It was an eye. A ginormous eye. Yellow, reptilian, with a gleam of intelligence. Resurrected from the depths of time itself.
Oceanographer Morgan Sullivan has always loved sea monster legends, and her uncle Daniel always had the best. But when her uncle goes missing under mysterious circumstances, the key to his survival might unleash a secret the world isn’t ready for. Every question leads to another, each more cryptic than the last. From the snowy fields of Iowa to the slopes of Haleakala volcano and to the depths of the ocean, as the search goes on Morgan finds that the biggest challenge comes from within herself. How far is she willing to go for the answers she seeks? And what is she willing to sacrifice?
A shiver of fear, deep and primal, ran through her. It was an eye. A ginormous eye. Yellow, reptilian, with a gleam of intelligence. Resurrected from the depths of time itself.
Oceanographer Morgan Sullivan has always loved sea monster legends, and her uncle Daniel always had the best. But when her uncle goes missing under mysterious circumstances, the key to his survival might unleash a secret the world isn’t ready for. Every question leads to another, each more cryptic than the last. From the snowy fields of Iowa to the slopes of Haleakala volcano and to the depths of the ocean, as the search goes on Morgan finds that the biggest challenge comes from within herself. How far is she willing to go for the answers she seeks? And what is she willing to sacrifice?
332 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 17, 2021
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November 29, 2021
Beneath the Deep is equal parts monster hunt and intriguing mystery. When her uncle is kidnapped, Morgan is certain that his hunt for an extinct sea creature has put him in danger. She tracks him from Iowa to Hawaii and then finally, under the sea where both of their lives are suddenly in jeopardy. Chatman drew me in with codes and clues to secret rooms and kept me hooked with the action. I highly recommend this for those who like a clean, suspenseful read with authentic characters. I was provided an advanced copy for voluntary review, but this is my honest opinion.
February 27, 2025
Fast-paced, sci-fi adventure with lots of faith content!
September 27, 2025
Ack, what a fun read! Frank Peretti meets Jules Verne on a quest reminiscent of my favorite books/movies when I was a kid. Solid plot, solid writing. Absolutely loved it!
October 14, 2025
This is a fantastic book about underwater sea monsters and a young lady going to great lengths to finding her kidnapped uncle…even into the deep depths of the ocean!
January 12, 2024
Andrea Chatman combines the wonder of Jules Verne with the mystery of Agatha Christie in this sci-fi thriller. Andrea’s scientific background enables rich descriptions of oceanography and paleontology. Her faith gives the book its heart. A missing persons case in a small college town mushrooms into a Bondian undersea adventure to find a real-life… Well, I won’t say more. Buy the novel and find out!
September 22, 2025
Great story with a creationist message.
The story pulls you along with a well crafted complex mystery that leads to a satisfying conclusion and HEA. I loved the way the author wove a few of the multitude of scientific observations supporting the creationist worldview. I love it when I find a Christian author who is not afraid to write a book with solid Christian themes. Great job! ! ~ Kent Wyatt, multi-award winning author of the Special Heroes series and Domestic Enemies.
The story pulls you along with a well crafted complex mystery that leads to a satisfying conclusion and HEA. I loved the way the author wove a few of the multitude of scientific observations supporting the creationist worldview. I love it when I find a Christian author who is not afraid to write a book with solid Christian themes. Great job! ! ~ Kent Wyatt, multi-award winning author of the Special Heroes series and Domestic Enemies.
June 8, 2024
Christian Science Fiction... I wish there was more. I think that lovers of Jules Verne will like this novel. Faith and science do not have to be opposed to one another. I really appreciate this book.
December 26, 2024
What A Great Read!
This book was so great. I loved the mystery and how faith was weaved in. I love the monster hunt aspect as well.
This book was so great. I loved the mystery and how faith was weaved in. I love the monster hunt aspect as well.
August 31, 2025
This book was unlike anything I’ve ever read. Truly thrilling and exciting! I loved the mystery weaved throughout the story and how the author brought in a Creation Scientists perspective to the story. Really good read!
November 23, 2021
Fun scientific thriller
I absolutely loved this book. This book captivated me the entire time. I loved the characters and intrigue that were built into this novel. I enjoyed reading about sea monsters from a creationist perspective.
I absolutely loved this book. This book captivated me the entire time. I loved the characters and intrigue that were built into this novel. I enjoyed reading about sea monsters from a creationist perspective.
January 12, 2024
A fantastic read! Really enjoyable. Just wasn’t sure where facts ended and fantasy began. Please please write more. Brilliant and very satisfying.
November 8, 2024
Fast paced. Slow burn. Treasure hunt. Sea monsters. Thrilling from start to finish.
June 3, 2023
Christianity is a side-character in this book. If you're not religious and if you're a scientist, then this book will just make you mad.
The writing and plot was fine for half the book and while Christianity is a secret side character of this book, I just ignored it until a scene where the main character goes on a rant as a kid about how evolution was taught in class as truth. As 98% of scientist support the theory of evolution and as a marine scientist (my classes literally walked us through how single-celled organisms advanced into the animals we see today, some of which are similar singe-celled or grouped cells that work together as organisms and why certain traits are seen as "advanced") I don't think it's realistic that a family of marine scientists wouldn't support this theory. I also think it's dangerous to put out this kind of false information insinuating that fossils are all fake and scientists only pretend to know what their doing (if they're not Christians spreading the word, anyway). This entire scene added nothing to the plot other than to spread misinformation and show how religious the main characters are and how the uncle is constantly spreading the word to other people.
The writing and plot was fine for half the book and while Christianity is a secret side character of this book, I just ignored it until a scene where the main character goes on a rant as a kid about how evolution was taught in class as truth. As 98% of scientist support the theory of evolution and as a marine scientist (my classes literally walked us through how single-celled organisms advanced into the animals we see today, some of which are similar singe-celled or grouped cells that work together as organisms and why certain traits are seen as "advanced") I don't think it's realistic that a family of marine scientists wouldn't support this theory. I also think it's dangerous to put out this kind of false information insinuating that fossils are all fake and scientists only pretend to know what their doing (if they're not Christians spreading the word, anyway). This entire scene added nothing to the plot other than to spread misinformation and show how religious the main characters are and how the uncle is constantly spreading the word to other people.
October 9, 2025
I’ve seen plenty of movies about fantastical creatures in the sea, on land, in space. But this is my first time reading a book with fantastical sea creatures. I will admit to being a bit confused all the way through with some of the characters and the plot, but that was probably just me and my interrupted time of reading the book. Maybe reading in one or two sittings would have made some things clearer. But I did enjoy it. It was different from my normal reads. I liked that the author made the myth and creation co-probablities. The Bible does mention leviathans and they were real, and the only explanation of what happened to them is that they somehow died out during or after the worldwide flood in Noah’s day. Or…could some still be lurking in the depths? Interesting!
January 2, 2026
Fantastic story!!
Both of my daughters are obsessed with dinosaurs, and as a result, we have undergone a creationist paleontology curriculum as part of our homeschool. Admittedly, I am a Dino enthusiast myself, and was therefore very excited to find a book that combined my love of dinos and the biblical account of creation. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and will be recommending it to all my friends. I am so excited to have this book as a part of my personal library and can’t wait for my girls to be able to read it as well!
Both of my daughters are obsessed with dinosaurs, and as a result, we have undergone a creationist paleontology curriculum as part of our homeschool. Admittedly, I am a Dino enthusiast myself, and was therefore very excited to find a book that combined my love of dinos and the biblical account of creation. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and will be recommending it to all my friends. I am so excited to have this book as a part of my personal library and can’t wait for my girls to be able to read it as well!
February 7, 2024
I'm an unlikely candidate for sea monster stories - but Chatman did a great job tickling my imagination with thoughts of "what ifs" on intriguing topics like the Leviathan and other legendary mystic creatures - sea creatures that might not be as extinct as we assume them to be!
Expertly weaving fact and fiction in her suspenseful, fast-paced mystery, Chatman shows her multi-faceted writing skills as her novel takes us from Iowa to Hawaii to the deepest trenches of the ocean.
Expertly weaving fact and fiction in her suspenseful, fast-paced mystery, Chatman shows her multi-faceted writing skills as her novel takes us from Iowa to Hawaii to the deepest trenches of the ocean.
February 21, 2024
I needed to read a novel just like this one. Author Andrea Chatman had me at the get-go with her breath-hitching tale. I wanted to join Morgan Sullivan, quirky Keoni, and the elusive Uncle Daniel on the ensuing odyssey from the very first page. I love when that happens. If you’re looking for a delicious blend of suspense, romantic tension, sea monsters, and science, I highly recommend Beneath the Deep. It does not disappoint. My last word? Bring on the sequel!
November 25, 2021
What an adventure!
I really had no idea what I was getting into when I read this book, but what a fun story! Mystery, chaos, science, family and adventure fill the pages...I really enjoyed it and highly recommend this page turner.
I really had no idea what I was getting into when I read this book, but what a fun story! Mystery, chaos, science, family and adventure fill the pages...I really enjoyed it and highly recommend this page turner.
December 24, 2021
Beneath the Deep was a fun read. There were twist and turns that kept me engaged and wondering what was going to happen. The characters were well written and I cared about them. I would recommend Beneath the Deep.
May 19, 2022
Do you believe in the existence of sea monsters? This book is a thrill a minute mystery with a heavy side of sea monster legends. It does not disappoint. A missing uncle, a mysterious stranger, and a deadly legend. Something big lurks beneath the deep - and the heroes may not make it out to tell the tale.
January 14, 2023
exciting wonderful action packed suspense!
Wow, absolutely loved this action packed faith-based intriguing suspense with light romance included. So different than your typical mystery. So good!! I will definitely read more from this author!
Wow, absolutely loved this action packed faith-based intriguing suspense with light romance included. So different than your typical mystery. So good!! I will definitely read more from this author!
May 20, 2025
Adventure, sea monsters, and treasure hunts! OH MY!!
If you like adventure, exploration, and a bit of science fiction, then this book is for you! This is such a unique book in the Christian Fiction world and I throughly enjoyed it!!
If you like adventure, exploration, and a bit of science fiction, then this book is for you! This is such a unique book in the Christian Fiction world and I throughly enjoyed it!!
May 31, 2025
This was an exciting science thriller about chasing after cryptids.
There was one character I found to be very strangely written... I think I know why because there was lots of betrayal and guessing who you could trust. The end made me wanting more books...go to Loch Ness!!
There was one character I found to be very strangely written... I think I know why because there was lots of betrayal and guessing who you could trust. The end made me wanting more books...go to Loch Ness!!
September 24, 2025
We had just watched an amazing movie about our oceans on the giant screen before I read Beneath the Deep. I loved the correlations I could draw between them. Andrea's story kept me on the edge of my seat as her characters faced this challenging adventure. Great story!
October 2, 2025
Good Read
This was a fun and interesting read! Only knocking off a star due to repetitive phrases and character action. There was a lot of snorting. Some of the banter was a little overboard too. Loved the info on the different sea creatures and had fun looking them up. Overall good read!
This was a fun and interesting read! Only knocking off a star due to repetitive phrases and character action. There was a lot of snorting. Some of the banter was a little overboard too. Loved the info on the different sea creatures and had fun looking them up. Overall good read!
December 17, 2025
I love reading Christian scifi, and this one was so good! I love the creationist perspective and the suspense build was fantastic. The characters were well-rounded and felt real. I can't wait to read more of hers!
January 11, 2022
Fun mystery and sea monsters!
A first read for me of a combination of mysteries, puzzles, romance, and Jules Verne. A great read. Looking forward to more from this author!
A first read for me of a combination of mysteries, puzzles, romance, and Jules Verne. A great read. Looking forward to more from this author!
February 23, 2022
highly recommend
Andrea does a wonderful job of bringing together mystery, suspense, and a hint of romance. There were many twists I didn’t see coming!
Andrea does a wonderful job of bringing together mystery, suspense, and a hint of romance. There were many twists I didn’t see coming!
September 21, 2022
Don’t know what I was expecting going into this, but I really enjoyed the story & the characters. Definitely recommend 👍🏽
July 6, 2023
Unique setting, some interesting characters, and some pretty freaking high stakes. I enjoyed this book.
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