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Chase Gordon Tropical Thrillers #5
Devil Water
In the middle of dead calm seas, Chase witnesses a plane crash
The lone survivor is soon targeted by dangerous foes.
Can Chase keep her safe long enough to find who is trying to kill her?
The lone survivor is soon targeted by dangerous foes.
Can Chase keep her safe long enough to find who is trying to kill her?
317 pages, Paperback
Published January 3, 2022
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About the author
Douglas Pratt
24 books201 followersDouglas Pratt was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. He has been writing since the third grade. During high school, Douglas dabbled in short stories and poems.
Douglas graduated from the University of Memphis with a degree in Journalism. He lives in Mason, Tennessee, and spends his spare time on his sailboat.
Douglas graduated from the University of Memphis with a degree in Journalism. He lives in Mason, Tennessee, and spends his spare time on his sailboat.
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May 9, 2023
CHIRP AUDIOBOOK
This is a great story/adventure with Chase Gordon interacting with the cartel and world wide shipping in an attempt to solve the mystery of an airplane crash at sea… The storyline intensifies with each chapter and concludes with a bloodbath. I enjoyed this fast paced book and HIGHLY RECOMMEND it.
This is a great story/adventure with Chase Gordon interacting with the cartel and world wide shipping in an attempt to solve the mystery of an airplane crash at sea… The storyline intensifies with each chapter and concludes with a bloodbath. I enjoyed this fast paced book and HIGHLY RECOMMEND it.
January 4, 2022
Douglas Pratt takes us on a trip through several countries as Chase Gordon tries to sort out a safe way to take young lady Allie home before she is murdered by hired guns. Leave it up to Chase to find another somebody needing to be rescued while he is hundreds of miles from civilization. He's also without any means of communication.
Traveling for days with a good-looking lass is more than a typical good guy could endure without seeking hormonal relief, so intimacy is on their agenda. No one said Chase is a good guy anyway.
Chase continues to have near death experiences and manages to get away with being shot, sliced by obstacles, almost drowned, and falling great distances, and he keeps on going. And Allie does too until she's kidnapped.
There's an unusual twist in the last chapter that had my stomach churning. So much for those we think we can trust.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Traveling for days with a good-looking lass is more than a typical good guy could endure without seeking hormonal relief, so intimacy is on their agenda. No one said Chase is a good guy anyway.
Chase continues to have near death experiences and manages to get away with being shot, sliced by obstacles, almost drowned, and falling great distances, and he keeps on going. And Allie does too until she's kidnapped.
There's an unusual twist in the last chapter that had my stomach churning. So much for those we think we can trust.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
January 12, 2022
Devil Water, number 5 in the Chase Gordon Tropical Thrillers series proves yet again that Douglas Pratt has taken his place as the master of the genre. The book has an original and well-developed plot that combines nonstop adventure with interesting locales, great characters, and endless twists and turns. When Chase witnesses a plane crash in the middle of the Caribbean, he rescues the one survivor, Allie Tremblay, the heir to a global shipping empire. In his attempt to return her home safely, it soon becomes clear that evil interests would rather she had perished in the crash. Outrunning the mercenaries after them takes them to several island nations where their lives are constantly at risk. Just when the action slows a bit, a totally unexpected conclusion leaves you wondering what the heck happened. This is adrenaline-fueled entertainment at its best.
January 4, 2022
This story begins with Chase taking time for himself. While on the waters her witnesses an aiplane crashing in the water and realizing he is the closest one, gets his gear to see if he could help. He arrives at the location and dives below to check the plane out. He discovers that the pilots are all dead but does discover a passenger that is still alive. He is able to rescue her and they return to his boat where he heads to the closest location where he might find help. They land on a small island with an army outpost where he hopes to get help. After a leisure day on the island, it comes under attack and he and Allie, the survivor of the plane crash, up anchor and head to another island. Again they come under attack and wind up escaping to Panama through the assistance of a former Marine pilot.
They arrive in Panama and hope that their troubles are finally over. This is not to be. To discover why the plane crashed, why Allie and Chase came under attack and what happened in Panama, then you need to read this book. The ending is one that you wouldn't expect.
I received an ARC and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
They arrive in Panama and hope that their troubles are finally over. This is not to be. To discover why the plane crashed, why Allie and Chase came under attack and what happened in Panama, then you need to read this book. The ending is one that you wouldn't expect.
I received an ARC and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
May 29, 2022
Chase is alone (of course) on his boat when he sees a plane crash into the ocean. He grabs his scuba gear gets in his dinghy and motors over. The plane is sinking and on fire. He heads inside, saves the lone passenger, brings her up and dives again for the crew but they didn't survive. He has trouble getting out but manages in the end.
The adventure starts after speaking with Anna who tells him her sister recently met with an accident and her Dad died and now she was in a plane crash? Too many coincidences for Chase. He resolves to help her find out what's going on. One country to another, one escape from death after another until he's shot and Anna taken.
Chase does get revenge but not totally. It's an adventure story typical of Chase but not the typical ending.
The adventure starts after speaking with Anna who tells him her sister recently met with an accident and her Dad died and now she was in a plane crash? Too many coincidences for Chase. He resolves to help her find out what's going on. One country to another, one escape from death after another until he's shot and Anna taken.
Chase does get revenge but not totally. It's an adventure story typical of Chase but not the typical ending.
January 4, 2022
Chase Gordon is a unique combination of highly trained veteran, boat bum, romantic and scary guy (if crossed). In Devil Water he is minding his own business in the Caribbean when trouble, and a beautiful woman come crashing in. Of course, he cant help himself and swings into action taking them from tropical islands to Jamaica, Panama and even snowy Canada. Action, intrigue, blood and carnage ensue, as expected. The real bonus is the travel guide quality descriptions, character reveals and atmosphere details. Sights, sounds, smells and real human characteristics are always part of Douglas Pratt's work.
Intense and enjoyable.
Intense and enjoyable.
January 4, 2022
Other reviewers have summarized the plot so I won't repeat them. I received this book as an advanced read copy and thoroughly enjoyed the book from cover to cover. Douglas Pratt pens really good thrillers and I have enjoyed reading this one just as much as the others he's written. This book is well worth your time. If you haven't read any of his books, I highly encourage you to start with the first one in this series. But, even if you don't, the author provides just enough back story so the reader can enjoy this book before reading his others.
March 5, 2022
Owners of a huge international shipping firm begin to die as a drug cartel delivers death
Shipping containers on massive ships carry anything and everything world wide and are a perfect avenue for illicit dregs and contraband. When greed takes over and the owners begin to die those behind the secret shipments and their vast sums of money begin to take center stage and no one is safe. Excellent characters, plenty of action, and fascinating locations as Chase finds himself at the center of it all. Well worth the time.
Shipping containers on massive ships carry anything and everything world wide and are a perfect avenue for illicit dregs and contraband. When greed takes over and the owners begin to die those behind the secret shipments and their vast sums of money begin to take center stage and no one is safe. Excellent characters, plenty of action, and fascinating locations as Chase finds himself at the center of it all. Well worth the time.
January 3, 2022
Fasten your seat belt, this plot grabs you from the first page
A water pump on his boat, caused a delayed of him leaving
A plane crashing into the water close by, a woman he saves
A name given, the information given, a freight company
The more he digs, till bullets came, as does questions
Telling him to forget her, and all information, unhealthy
if he doesn’t. The author has excelled himself with this story
Reader will enjoy. Given ARC for my voluntary review and
my honest opinion.
A water pump on his boat, caused a delayed of him leaving
A plane crashing into the water close by, a woman he saves
A name given, the information given, a freight company
The more he digs, till bullets came, as does questions
Telling him to forget her, and all information, unhealthy
if he doesn’t. The author has excelled himself with this story
Reader will enjoy. Given ARC for my voluntary review and
my honest opinion.
May 5, 2022
If you enjoy pulse-pounding, gut-wrenching, hold your breath excitement - than this is the book for you. Chase Gordon has had adventures but none so intense as Devil Water. Chapter after chapter the emotions intensify until finally you can breathe again. It's Chase at his best and worst because getting even is his goal and nothing will stand in his way. Masterfully written. Superbly conceived and Very Highly Recommended.
February 27, 2024
Another awesome read with a lot of mystery, suspense, and twists and turns. While Chase is repairing his sailboat in calm waters a plane crashes towards his boat. He rescues the one survivor Allie Tremblay who was returning home from Panama with her father’s ashes. Soon Chase realizes that someone is out to murder Allie and they head back to Panama City. This is an exciting read with a surprise ending that you don’t see coming.
January 6, 2022
Devil Water is the fifth book in the Chase Gordon Tropical Thrillers series. This intriguing thriller takes Chase on an international adventure as he tries to save a survivor of a plane crash. This book has action, danger, suspense, and amazing descriptions of the world around Chase.
I loved this book and cannot wait for the next one in the series.
I loved this book and cannot wait for the next one in the series.
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January 13, 2022Full on action with twists.
Hi, I received an advance copy, downloaded it and I really didn't put it down. When the last page came I wanted more pages like a kid wants sweets. I just love the movie that Doug creates for my mind. Everything just comes alive. My mind is immersed in the lives of the characters. I can't wait for the next adventure.
Hi, I received an advance copy, downloaded it and I really didn't put it down. When the last page came I wanted more pages like a kid wants sweets. I just love the movie that Doug creates for my mind. Everything just comes alive. My mind is immersed in the lives of the characters. I can't wait for the next adventure.
January 14, 2022
Devil Water
This guy is my sort of hero. The story ran really well from the first page and had me turning the pages without a stop, except for the regular cup of tee, until the end. Highly recommended and I have to say the author is one of my top five for action adventure stories. Now onto the next one.
This guy is my sort of hero. The story ran really well from the first page and had me turning the pages without a stop, except for the regular cup of tee, until the end. Highly recommended and I have to say the author is one of my top five for action adventure stories. Now onto the next one.
March 17, 2024
With the bar still being renovated, Chase decides to take Carina on a leisurely cruise to Belize. In the middle of the ocean, he witnesses a corporate jet go down. He rescues the on'y survivor, the CEO of a major container freight company. The problem is, some containers might be smuggling drugs and the CIA might be setting Chase up to do their dirty work for them.
November 18, 2024
Very good book
Wow is all I can say just from start to finish this book was a fantastic story that had so many plot s and twists that I had to stop myself from getting lost even the ending was a total surprise ..ciao from Costa Rica from Bobbie and I still raining here pura vida...
Wow is all I can say just from start to finish this book was a fantastic story that had so many plot s and twists that I had to stop myself from getting lost even the ending was a total surprise ..ciao from Costa Rica from Bobbie and I still raining here pura vida...
January 28, 2022
Just looking for Allie!
One of the best so far. Suspenseful to no end. Spent the day reading this thriller. Characters were well involved as well as fitting into the read. So far these five novels have kept me moving forward through the Pratt stories. Keep me going!
One of the best so far. Suspenseful to no end. Spent the day reading this thriller. Characters were well involved as well as fitting into the read. So far these five novels have kept me moving forward through the Pratt stories. Keep me going!
March 8, 2023
Chase Gordon’s Adventures Just Keep Getting Better
Another damsel in distress and our favorite white knight floats to her rescue. This one is full of twists and turns and the ending will leave you…Nope you gotta read it for yourself. On to White Coral and Chase’s next Adventure
Another damsel in distress and our favorite white knight floats to her rescue. This one is full of twists and turns and the ending will leave you…Nope you gotta read it for yourself. On to White Coral and Chase’s next Adventure
April 11, 2023
Exciting with a lot of twists. An excellent narration. The end was a little bit of a let down. Am hoping the next in series would ‘carry through.’ A nice read if you’re bored, the excitement will break that ennui up. Clean.
August 18, 2024
A surprise ending
Another rockem sockem Chase Gordon thriller with a surprise at the end. This series has kept me up late through five books and I am starting the sixth tonight. Well done Mr. Pratt.
Another rockem sockem Chase Gordon thriller with a surprise at the end. This series has kept me up late through five books and I am starting the sixth tonight. Well done Mr. Pratt.
January 19, 2025
What a mind blowing ending… and a very sad ending for Chase!
A black diamond run … with a deadman fall at the end ..I never saw that coming.
Great job DOUGLAS PRATT. Aquamanmike onto book 5
A black diamond run … with a deadman fall at the end ..I never saw that coming.
Great job DOUGLAS PRATT. Aquamanmike onto book 5
January 7, 2022
Good read , adventure action. Good twists and turns , llenty of characters well built .
February 1, 2022
interesting but too many bodies.
Story line was interesting but too much death for my likes. I think its time for me to move on.
Story line was interesting but too much death for my likes. I think its time for me to move on.
February 15, 2022
Action packed
Great scenarios with well researched backgrounds and characters. Hope this author keeps churning them out because I will read all of them
Great scenarios with well researched backgrounds and characters. Hope this author keeps churning them out because I will read all of them
April 7, 2022
Who is the real Allie?
This is my first book by David Pratt. Very suspenseful ,thrilling. Difficult book to put down. End of book caught me off guard.Who is the real Allie?
This is my first book by David Pratt. Very suspenseful ,thrilling. Difficult book to put down. End of book caught me off guard.Who is the real Allie?
June 29, 2022
Pure adrenaline - Chase's adventures keep me on the edge of my seat. The descriptiveness of Key West and surrounding areas keeps me longing to return!
July 11, 2022
Ahh a really good one
You will enjoy this one alot. Good story, lots of twists and makes you want to dive into the next one . yeah I will!
You will enjoy this one alot. Good story, lots of twists and makes you want to dive into the next one . yeah I will!
March 4, 2023
Alli
This book kept me thinking while I was reading it. The twists and turns were somewhat complicated. I did not like the ending.
This book kept me thinking while I was reading it. The twists and turns were somewhat complicated. I did not like the ending.
March 12, 2023
excellent
This one was really wide open from the start. Thought I had it figured out and was blown away with the ending! Fixing to jump onto the next one.
This one was really wide open from the start. Thought I had it figured out and was blown away with the ending! Fixing to jump onto the next one.
August 11, 2023
excellent
Lots of action and adventure mixed in with romance, gunplay, violence and bloodshed
What’s not to like about all that???
Lots of action and adventure mixed in with romance, gunplay, violence and bloodshed
What’s not to like about all that???
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