A high-stakes treasure hunt…A twisted trail of murder…A secret one woman may die to discover…
Number one New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen last electrified readers with Dead Aim and No One to Trust. Now she offers a new pulse-pounding thriller that takes suspense writing to an all-new level: deep below the surface, where a ruthless killer strikes without warning, without mercy...and with the deadliest intent.
Melis Nemid is treading in dangerous waters--and she’s about to be dragged under. As a marine researcher, Melis knows all too well the dangers that can lurk under even the calmest surfaces. But not even she can guess how deep the darkness runs. Only one oceanographer ever came close to discovering the deadly mystery that lies beneath the sea--and he seems to have disappeared from the face of the earth. Now Melis is the last one who knows the truth. And someone is determined that the truth will die with her. For what Melis knows about the deep-sea mystery is only part of a nightmarish past torn by violence. She thought she had put that past behind her when she arrived at her Caribbean island home to research dolphin behavior.
But her peace--and her life--is about to be shattered by the arrival of a savage killer. Someone--for reasons unknown even to Melis--is cutting a path of destruction and death that leads directly to her.Only one man can save her--a man who claims to be a fellow oceanographer. He will seek to gain Melis’s trust, getting close to her secret and her life. But what this enigmatic man really wants, Melis may not discover until it’s too late. Because whoever is after her knows her nightmares intimately, and soon she will be forced to relive them all over again. Except for the final nightmare. The one she can’t possibly survive.
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"A wonderful mystery that has many different parts including a lost city under the ocean, child sex slaves, wealthy men and dolphins. Melis was abused as a child sex slave. She is in therapy and improving after being cared for by her care taker. Her care taker is killed. She is left all his money. Her therapist is killed. Someone is after Melis. This book has turns and unexpected twists. Very exciting."
— Joan (4 out of 5 stars)
Fatal Tide is a page-turner par excellence!
— Bookpage" Melis Nemid is a marine biologist who has dolphins for friends. WOW! Of course I'm going to read it. I enjoyed this latest in romantic suspense from Ms. Johansen. Her contemporary romance books are pulling me in more than her historical romances. I enjoy when she brings different careers into focus. Since I'm an ocean fanatic, this was a good one for me. Great read for those interested in romantic suspense and loves all things marine. "
— ♆, 2/20/2014" Drove me crazy. Exaggerated characters. I can't believe this is a bestselling author. I only read it because I didn't have anything else to hand. Poorly written. "
— Pbwritr, 1/27/2014" I believe Melis is a character in a few other books. I'm hoping to find her story, and that of Pete and Susie. "
— Jill, 1/17/2014" The story was engaging...book was a nice surprise. I really enjoyed it! "
— Ceecee, 1/11/2014" Love the book, but it does have a darkness. "
— Eva, 1/9/2014" I read this book in one day, easy read "
— Jackie, 1/8/2014" i borrowed this book from a friend,i enjoyed reading it,very different characters "
— Sheila, 12/30/2013" A wonderful light hearted mystery. You experience everything from childhood tortures overcome,unforseen love, and animal preservation to the discovery of underwater cities and the evils people will go to for money, power, and weapons. "
— Toni, 12/23/2013" Boring and didn't flow well. "
— Allison, 12/18/2013" good book! i love the DOlphin story portion.. :) "
— Marvin, 12/14/2013" One of the First books I read by Iris Johansen..very good! "
— Maribel, 12/14/2013" one of my fave. I've read this for like a thousandth times yet I never get tired of it. Jed is one hot cynical man. The characters really grew on me they hunt me every night. And the plot? like nothing else like it! "
— Ohjeez, 12/2/2013" Good book and the dolphins are delightful. "
— Brenda, 12/1/2013" She is another favorite writer, some times she gets too many characters however "
— Erin, 11/12/2013" This is one of my favorites from Iris Johansen. It deals with the sea, intrigue, romance, danger, conflict and... dolphins! A great suspense thriller. "
— Kristen, 10/30/2013" Kept you turning the page. "
— Elvis, 10/19/2013" Interesting, but no cigar. Silly but no putty. "
— Ben, 8/1/2013" Another terrific story by Iris Johansen. I love her books that include the dolphins. "
— Carolyn, 4/16/2013" In het begin dacht ik "dit wordt helemaal niets" en wilde ermee stoppen. Gelukkig niet gedaan, naarmate het verhaal vorderde kwam ik er steeds meer in en wilde het toen niet meer wegleggen. "
— Mirjam, 2/6/2013" Very Good; murder and a haunting past follow a woman who enlists the aid of a soldier of fortune to find a city beneath the sea that only her dolphins can lead her to. "
— Joe, 7/23/2012" Excellent murder mystery...I just didn't like finding out it is part a series. I like to read my series in order. "
— Pat, 6/20/2012" this book is good but is a little hard to keep yourself interested.. it's a little slow "
— Carrie, 3/8/2012" Awesome read! Love these characters "
— Danielle, 1/17/2012" Loved this story and Characters. I love the strong woman and the strong man...Finally....Anyway, loved the storyline also. "
— Kathy, 12/1/2011" Flat characters, boring and far-fetched plot. This book felt forced. Didn't enjoy it at all. "
— Rhenewal, 9/29/2011" She's catching up to Cornwell and Reichs with this book. "
— Helen, 9/28/2011" I picked this book up thinking it was an Eve Duncan story. Instead it was a not so interesting fluff and nonsense book. "
— Ginger, 9/21/2011" An engrossing mystery with all the necessary components -- exotic settings, warped characters, and a twisted plot. Geting to know Suzie and Pete, two wild dolphins who have accepted the main character, Melis, as their friend, is a delightful bonus. A quick, enjoyable read. "
— Marilyn, 8/4/2011" This is a triliogy. I think this is the first book. She is one of my favorite authors. Especially her Eve Duncan books. Her books are quick easy and interesting reads reads. "
— Sandy, 5/10/2011" Loved this story and Characters. I love the strong woman and the strong man...Finally....Anyway, loved the storyline also. "
— Kathy, 11/24/2010" good plot - nice twist! i could do without the holiday romance portion though. sometimes those get a bit too mushy... and well, i think it detracted a bit from the plot. "
— Angie, 8/4/2010" Other than the title, the book is quite good. This time around, the author introduces dolphins into the mix. This is a great way to learn just a bit more about dolphins while enjoying tales of shipwrecks, explosions, and double crosses. "
— Cheryl, 6/16/2010" Very enjoyable thriller. Good characters - both the good guys and the bad guys. I'll have to look for other books by this author. "
— Michelle, 4/11/2010" Not part of the Eve Duncan series.... "
— Kelly, 3/4/2010" Drove me crazy. Exaggerated characters. I can't believe this is a bestselling author. I only read it because I didn't have anything else to hand. Poorly written. "
— Pbwritr, 2/9/2010" Very Good; murder and a haunting past follow a woman who enlists the aid of a soldier of fortune to find a city beneath the sea that only her dolphins can lead her to. <br/> "
— Joe, 9/7/2009Iris Johansen is the author of more than thirty New York Times bestsellers. Her series featuring forensic sculptor Eve Duncan has sold over twenty million copies and was the subject of the Lifetime movie The Killing Game. She has has also co-authored the bestselling series featuring investigator Kendra Michaels.
Bernadette Dunne is the winner of numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards and has twice been nominated for the prestigious Audie Award. She studied at the Royal National Theatre in London and the Studio Theater in Washington, DC, and has appeared at the Kennedy Center and off Broadway.