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Doc Ford wrestles more than one kind of demon, in the stunning novel from the New York Times-bestselling author. Many dangers lurk in the deep-the worst of them are human. Thirty minutes into what should have been an easy, beginner-level dive in a remote Florida lake, the rim of a cave collapses, trapping two of Doc Ford's friends. Ford himself manages to escape and quickly surfaces to find help-but that's when his troubles only begin. Two men are waiting for him on the shore, and they are not the kind of men you want to meet at any time. Murderers and ex-cons, they're intent on diving to the bottom of the very deep lake and uncovering the remains of a legendary plane wreck there, supposedly loaded with Cuban treasury gold. Ford's expertise is just what they need. And if he doesn't want to help? He can die. His friends? They can die, too. In fact, they can die right now. . . . As the hours tick away, two mortal struggles unfold simultaneously, one above and one below. Neither outcome is certain, no man is safe . . . and in the deep shadow, only death awaits.
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"The reunion of Doc Ford with Will Chaser who played an important role in his previous Dead Silence along with the ever present Tomlinson, and an old fishing guide named Arlis Futch make for a humorous read. You have so many different types of characters mingling together to search for a plane thought lost to the world along with it's supposed immense treasure make for an interesting read. Throw in 2 killers on the run who happen to come across these defenseless "treasure hunters" in the middle of nowhere with no civilization close by, and they all are at the bottom of mother nature's food chain as soon becomes evident. Doc Ford with his glasses tied around his neck with fishing line, Tomlinson the skinny as a flamingo hippy, Will Chaser the hot blooded Indian, Arlis Futch the grumpy old fishing guide, and King and Perry at an isolated, desolate, body of water with hot tempers, itchy trigger fingers, bad tempers, and a tendency for violence make for a volatile combination. Have as much fun as I did keeping up with these characters, and story line!"
— Bruce (4 out of 5 stars)
Deep Shadow Listener Reviews
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Teryle, 12/19/2022
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Thomas Sawyers, 10/6/2021
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" Doc Ford, a marine biologist, and his friends go diving for a fortune in gold in a lake in Florida. By happenstance 2 fugitives see them go into the water and want to steal their truck to get away. There's a cave-in underwater and a huge marine reptile is almost guarding the treasure. Gripping. "
— Kitty, 2/8/2014 -
" Always enjoy his "characters", and the setting in south Florida. This one has some "scary" moments and keeps you interested until the end. "
— Ann, 2/4/2014 -
" I hated the beginning with its graphic descriptions of the brutal crimes but became engrossed with the fast passed storyline. Randy has written the best Doc Ford thriller yet. Expect rough language and nothing sugar coated. Literature genius from North Central High School, Pioneer Oh resides in Florida. "
— Rosie, 2/1/2014 -
" I have enjoyed all of the Doc Ford series. "
— Barb, 1/21/2014 -
" Too much description! It's really padded: if I hadn't been listening in the car from Indy to Boulder I would have been skimming like crazy! "
— Lee, 1/11/2014 -
" RWW wrote this book differently than the previous 15 or so in the series. It was hard for me to get through it, unlike all the other Doc Ford books. I love the characters so much, I can usually whip through his books like nothing. This one was a struggle. I was bored, I didn't find it believable, it was just tough going. I hope his next book is as good as all the previous books in the series. "
— Lisa, 1/6/2014 -
" I look forward to every "Doc Ford" mystery...in my mind this is a very close approximation to my favorite, John D. MacDonald's Travis McGee novels...As with all of White's Ford stories lots of Florida history, flora and fauna...as always Doc Ford and friends rise to the occasion...I hope to have the time to encounter Mr. White the next time he is in the Davenport area again...I can never find the free time to get to the signings "
— Mark, 1/5/2014 -
" Deep Shadow is an edge on your seat mystery with a little Florida history thrown in to make the real Florida more interesting than a theme park. "
— Patricia, 1/1/2014 -
" Okay....I am never going scuba diving...EVER! I was hooked on this book from the start. Good read! "
— Patti, 12/31/2013 -
" At the risk of hiding behind cliches, this really is a "page turner". "
— Ron, 12/26/2013 -
" This book was slow to start but the finish was great. I have read several of the Doc Ford series and have enjoyed all of them. "
— Dean, 12/18/2013 -
" Read this in one sitting. Suspenseful, gripping, hard to put down--all those stereotypical adjectives--really do apply in this case. "
— Carol, 12/8/2013 -
" Good, but the entire book takes place in one location over the span of about 3 hours. Not one of his best, but always a good read from RWW "
— Jeanne, 12/4/2013 -
" Not quite the type of Doc Ford novel I am used to reading. A bit limited in characters and basically takes place over the course of one day. But, still entertaining and a solid read. "
— Jim, 7/6/2013 -
" a bit different, but pretty good for the most part. First book that I've read by this author "
— Kathleele, 4/20/2013 -
" Great story! But, we get the added benefit of learning about scuba diving, underwater caves, all-things-nautical! "
— Chris, 2/25/2013 -
" Great reading while vacationing on Sanibel. In addition to the light fast adventure, his booked are rich in local history and natural history. "
— Glenn, 12/8/2012 -
" Not my cup of tea. Only made it a disc or two into the book. "
— Ginger, 12/5/2012 -
" I got impatient while actually reading it, but appreciated it more upon completion. "
— De, 10/15/2012 -
" Doc Ford chases a treasure plane downed in a Florida Lake with his pal Tomlinson and a 16-year-old Indian from Oklahoma. The large creature floating around in the lake menaces the guys, along with two maniac murderers. Great story, and George Guidell's reading is always a pleasure. "
— Pat, 8/31/2012 -
" This is the 1st Doc Ford novel I have read and it was interesting. "
— Nancy, 7/14/2012 -
" Somewhat of a frustrating read. Three different perspectives of the same event. It was not a good experiment. I still love Ford and Tomlinson and some of the esoteric things that were touched on. Of course I am nuts for Florida, which was the main character. "
— Cyanemi, 5/21/2012 -
" Another great book in the Doc Ford series. I learned even more interesting facts about Florida. "
— Gail, 5/14/2012 -
" had to return it to the library. Only read 50 pages or so. willing to give it a try later------- "
— Jennifer, 9/18/2011 -
" I don't do well with 'buried alive stuff'... but this one was good. "
— Richard, 3/21/2011 -
" Very suspenseful and interesting mystery. "
— Pam, 3/16/2011 -
" I picked this book out just because I was searching for a tropical book. Its actually based in mainland Florida, not the Florida Keys like I originally thought. It was actually an enjoyable read that I had trouble putting down. "
— Paul, 11/29/2010 -
" The book is exciting from beginning to end. "
— Kelly, 9/16/2010 -
" Doc Ford, a marine biologist, and his friends go diving for a fortune in gold in a lake in Florida. By happenstance 2 fugitives see them go into the water and want to steal their truck to get away. There's a cave-in underwater and a huge marine reptile is almost guarding the treasure. Gripping. "
— Kitty, 7/16/2010 -
" I usually love the Doc Ford books by Randy Wayne White, but this one was a snoozer! It seems as though White has just taken up cave diving and needs to fill the reader in on all the technical details that have nothing to do with the story. Boring! "
— Sharon, 6/9/2010 -
" Marine biologist, Doc Ford, gets into some pretty hair-raising situations but this one tops them all as he tries to rescue his friends who are trapped in a cave-in underwater while outwitting psycho killers. There is even a sea monster to contend with. Loved this one! "
— Anne, 5/31/2010
About Randy Wayne White
Randy Wayne White has written twenty-five books in the Doc Ford series and several novels in the Hannah Smith series as well as nonfiction. Several of the Doc Ford novels have been New York Times bestsellers. Four collections of his columns for Outside magazine have been published elsewhere. In 2002, a one-hour documentary film called The Gift of the Game, about his trip to Cuba to find the remnants of the Little League teams founded by Ernest Hemingway in the days before Castro, won the “Best of the Fest” award from the 2002 Woods Hole Film Festival and then was broadcast by PBS in 2003. A veteran fishing guide who at one time had his own local PBS show, he lives in an old house on an Indian mound in Pineland, Florida.
About George Guidall
George Guidall, winner of more than eighty AudioFile Earphones Awards, has won three of the prestigious Audie Award for Excellence in Audiobook Narration. In 2014 the Audio Publishers Association presented him with the Special Achievement Award for lifetime achievement/ During his thirty-year recording career he has recorded over 1,700 audiobooks, won multiple awards, been a mentor to many narrators, and shown by example the potential of fine storytelling. His forty-year acting career includes starring roles on Broadway, an Obie Award for best performance off Broadway, and frequent television appearances.