This is the 15th Psychic Visions Novel from USA Today Bestselling author Dale Mayer. You might think you know what lurks below, … but do you really?A kayaking incident off Seattle’s shores sends Whimsy into a coma, where her nightmares are a revolving repeat of her drowning. She wakes to life on an isolated island, involving her strange savior, two dogs with unique identities, and voices, sounds, … unique identities, and voices, sounds, emotions that aren’t hers alone.
To a mystery that makes no sense …
Samson heard the cry to save the woman washed onto his shores, and the dogs were already on the job before he arrived. But he had no idea how much impact this woman would make in his life … and his brother’s.
However, the mystery is so much bigger than him and her …
Plus another element is involved. A research group has been illegally conducting tests on the tectonic plates, … with unexpected consequences … deep beneath.
more
Whimsy thinks things couldn’t get any better and she was on the cusp of having it all however one storm changes it all, Samson is a smart and successful man but with plenty to hide whether he be on land or tucked away on his island. This was a great tangled story where you weren’t sure what was on the island, who or what was trying to reach Whimsy in her dreams, and why Samson’s brother isn’t safe. The way things slowly unfold is fantastic, there is plenty of suspense, surprises, more than one betrayal and some good old fashion attraction that will keep you hooked but you really will be side swiped by some of what happens so yeah be ready to pick your jaw up off the floor!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This was an interesting story that kept me guessing throughout. The characters were easy to like and relate to, like Samson’s struggle to do the right thing for his brother. Also I really felt for Whimsy who was trying to figure out what was happening to her and how quickly her life changed. Whimsy and Samson were there for each other when they needed the help.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
When Whimsy drowns in a storm while kayaking, she ends up washed up on a beach on an island that is inhabited by Samson. He saves her life and when she comes to she can’t remember much of her past. As she gains her strength and Samson nurses her back to health, she has to return to the mainland to get her affairs in order as her memory surfaces. But there’s something about her drowning and her abilities that others take notice….can Samson protect her.
A good read with a bit of steam and a build up to their passion, with twists and turns that kept me engaged. I was a bit confused at times such as what does Samson’s brother have to do with the story, as well as the back and forth with Samson, he wants her to stay, no he doesn’t, yes he does etc, and even though some of the descriptions were spot on and I could see and feel what the characters did, there was something missing about the characters especially Samson and Whimsy, no real in depth descriptions on them and I didn’t feel connected to them. Otherwise it was a good read and I liked the plot of man messing with nature that could lead to catastrophic events…not far fetched or fiction in my opinion.
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy and expressed my honest opinion*
This book is full of mystery and suspense. One thing is for sure, you will not look at water the same once you have finished this book. So many questions – is someone trying to kill Whimsey? What happened to her fiance who was kayaking with her when the “accident” happened? Did something in the water save her? Who is the mysterious man on the island where she ends up? So many twists and turns along the way that will leave you breathless at the end.
Whimsy has now made it. She has her doctorate and wants to relax out on the sound kayaking. A reward for all her hard work. What starts as a day of sun and fun becomes potentially deadly when a storm blows up and the wind and waves, make it so hard to get to shore and to shelter. Her friends had turned back and her fiance was too far away to hear her as she struggled against the rain, waves and trying to keep the kayak from capsizing. Then it does!
I do not do spoilers. This book is another great story in the Psychic Visions Series. These books are great. I have been hooked on the author and her books since I started reading them several years ago. I have yet to read one of Dale Mayer books that were bad.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Having completed her PhD Whimsy has an incident when kayaking in the shores outside Seattle which puts her into a coma type state where she has repeated nightmares repeating the sensations and event of her drowning in the water. She wakes up on a remote island with a strange male saviour, two unique dogs and lots of voices and sounds that she keeps hearing. Nothing makes sense to her. Samson, heard the cry to save a woman washed up his island shore and he has no clue that she is going to have a massive impact on both his and his brother’s lives. Everything gets far more complicated when they discover a research group that have been illegally conducting experiments on the tectonic plates that are giving unexpected consequences deep beneath. Can Whimsey and Samson solve all the mysteries and fix everything that is affected?
Wow – this is a powerful story that describes so many different things in the one book. First, you get the slow burn love story between Whimsey and Samson. Then all the psychic involvement and the impact on the ocean and creatures within it by the experiments. Then the various betrayals involved between some of the players in the story and the development of interaction between Samson and Whimsey and Samson’s brother. A very enjoyable story that was very easy to read and gives a message on the environment that we should all be heeding. Well written and very easy to understand and feel the thoughts and emotions of the characters.
I love this series, each book is so different. In this one I really wanted a sea monster lol.
The characters were different and yet meant to be. Both ‘out of the ordinary’ in their approach to life. A lot of unanswered questions and a mystery as the author unravels this story. I found it hard to put down, it grabbed me from the beginning. I highly recommend this series.
4.5 breathtaking stars.
Psychic Visions series by Dale Mayer is my fav series from her, so I was super excited with this book and it totally delivered, I can’t put it down from the first chapter and because I have a bit of Aquaphobia, the fear is so intense and real, so frightening, it’s like I’m drowning too, which makes this book an awesome read. Yup, I love everything, amazing unique lovable characters, amazing deep sea creatures, amazing supernatural power, and amazing story, although I wished the bad guy got more punishments and more of those creatures, it feels like there should be more chapters, I really don’t want the story to end, but overall I really love it.
If you’re looking for a suspense paranormal read, this one is perfect for you.
What an absolutely amazing read with unique characters and a smartly crafted story that included mystery, suspense, twists and turns, keeping me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. I loved the attraction and undeniable chemistry between Dr. Whimsy Connor, who washes up on an island after a kayaking accident, and Samson Cartwright who owns the island in the Puget Sound and is a marine biologist who owns a marine research company.
Ms. Mayer knocked me for a loop with “Deep Beneath”, book fifteen in her Psychic Visions series and I look forward to reading more from this gifted author. I received an advance reader copy of this book from Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
OMG.. this book was amazing!! I tried to put it down a couple of times to get some sleep, but that didn’t work out at all hahahaha.
Within two minutes of starting to read, I was hooked.
Dale Mayer is a brilliant story teller and you can’t help but be taken on the journey along with the characters in her books. This one was just as captivating as all the other Psychic Vision books.
Whimsy, or rather Dr. Whimsy Connor is on a kayaking trip after completing her PhD in Marine Biology.. Then the roller coaster ride begins, and you’re taken for a suspense filled ride with her.
I was hitting the page flip button like a maniac to see what was going to happen next. Amazing book that I will definitely read again!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Whimsy, what a darling name but the story is anything but whimsical. She (Whimsy) went on a kayaking trip to relax and refresh her brain after applying and receiving her PhD in marine biology. An incident leaves her unconscious washed up on the shore of a private island. As she regains her senses she is now dealing with much more than the supposedly peaceful trip she started. She now was faced with the unique man who saved her, his two interesting dogs, a mystery surrounding her accident, the aftermath, unexplained forces, possible testing on the tectonic plates and she doesn’t know who to trust anymore. The addition of the possible effect on marine life is extremely interesting and scary as well. The story also deals with complex family, friends and associates relationships. Well done!
I’m a huge Dale Mayer fan and even though I prefer her Seals based books, her vision books follow closely and are wonderful. I don’t put snippets of the books when I review, I feel that too much of book is given away and you lose of that specialness of losing yourself in a good book and that’s what this was, a very good book
Whimsy and Samson are discovering there is so much more going on in the world than they could have possibly imagined. There is mystery, humor, suspense, action, and romance. The abilities of these characters seem to be part of something that the series has been building to. Jamie is unique and his struggles make you wonder where some of the past characters will end up. Appearances by fan favorites are great and something I look forward to in each new book of the series. The romance in this one follows a progression that feels natural. I can’t wait to see what happens next. I received an ARC. This is my honest review.
Extreme!
The fabulous imagery of what is beneath the surface of Puget Sound is fantastic. It had me holding my breath right along with Whimsey! It also had me scared out of my mind!
This is full of suspense and intrigue. Each question into the events surrounding Whimsey’s horrific drowning, miraculous rescue, and being found by two huge dogs, creates more unanswered questions and mystery all around. The sixth sense Samson and his dogs, King and Queen, have is eerie but fascinating.
I found this story very intense and, yet I felt saddened by Whimsey’s fear of the water she grew up loving so much. Who knows what lurks under that massive, dark, unknown world, ready to chase you as prey or bump you in curiosity. What really happened to Whimsey that day Kayaking? The storms that are usually an exciting wonder for Whimsey, turn into a cold, thrashing, deadly fight for her life. What happened to her fiancé during that storm? These many questions keep me hungry for more information into what happens on this secluded little island.
I enjoyed the psychic interaction between these characters, more so between Whimsey and Samson’s brother, Jamie. There is also the heartwarming relationship Samson has with his staff and how protective they all are of each other and now Whimsey, even the dogs are eager to protect her.
A very well-rounded thriller. You taste the fear that the ocean brings under its dangerous depths which escalates when you get a look into a drowning person’s desperate struggles and try to interpret what goes through their mind at that time. This fear soon turns into relief and happiness as you try to figure out what just happened, but this author doesn’t let you dwell in one place too long before taking you into a whole different direction with the island itself being under threat of destruction.
I enjoyed the journey for Whimsey and Samson to realize that they have so much in common and can almost read each other’s thoughts! This story gave me goosies and I can’t wait for the next one in this series!
This is one of those stories that once you finish reading, you have to stop and breathe. The thing is the tale is not all that far-fetched with today’s technologies and frankly is downright scary.
Whimsy Connor, our heroine, is a newly minted PhD. She’s out kayaking with her fiancé Mark and another couple of friends to unwind before deciding her next step. That’s when all the chaos begins.
A violent squall hits the sound, and no matter how hard Whimsy tries she can’t seem to make it to shore. She loses the kayak and then her lifevest in the turbulent waters. Then the unusual happens, something helps her and she’s hearing voices.
On his private island, Dr. Samson Cartwright not only has a lab where he is studying some strange occurrences within the sound, but it is also his retreat from the boardroom and the city. His dogs King and Queen are as much part of the island as they are his home. The storm has messed with his satellite connections, causing him to stop his work. It’s the sudden pain and screaming in his head that has him running into the storm with the dogs.
As Whimsy recovers there are more strange occurrences, and when they head back to the mainland things intensify.
So much in this book, from theft, to abilities that aren’t easy to explain. As Whimsy’s memories return, there is also an unknown entity.
Her meeting Jamie was fortuitous for Samson, and the relationship between the three of them is both interesting and informative. Although the growing emotions between Samson and Whimsy are destined to become romance.
I am loving this series, and I can’t wait to see what Dale comes up with next. I’m beginning to think her mind is a very scary place to be.
I really think this is one of the best stories. It has a little bit of everything suspense , intrigue , pulse pounding action , mystery and romance . I could not put this story down . I love all the mystery . It is such an exciting tale . I love the strength and courage Whimsy shows . The growing relationship between her and Samson is wonderful . This is definitely an interesting story . An on the edge of your seat tale . I really enjoyed this story . It is off the charts fantastic . I can not recommend this story enough . I highly recommend taking the time to dive into this story . Remarkable .
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Deep Beneath had some very interesting elements in it. A communing with nature that the rest of the series has been building up to. Jamie is phenomenal in what he can do and makes you wonder about those on the spectrum. Whimsy is perfect in hiw she handles both Jamie and Samson and all that is going on around her. It was an excellent read. I volunteered to read this book through Booksprout.
This was a tough book for me to get through, but I was determined to finish. It was an interesting premise, being able to communicate with ocean mammals telepathically and with other humans in the same manner. But, unfortunately, it wasn’t compelling enough for me to want to read other books in this series.
Unlike other books that I have read by this author, the writing style was overly verbose. Calling food “foodstuff”, continually calling cutting a slice of bread as “cutting a slab”, and other awkward and clunky phrasing. Also frustrating was how cryptic, angry, and non-communicative the H was and how the h just took all of the weird stuff happening in stride, immediately knowing exactly the words to use or the action that needed to be taken. After finding out her fiance was not the person she thought he was, there was about a paragraph of her being upset and then not seeming to care for the rest of the book.
Also, for the life of me, I couldn’t physically describe any of the main characters other than the fact that the h had blond hair.
I wish that I could give this book a glowing, 5-star recommendation, but a reluctant 3-star is all that I can give. And the only reason that I dated it that highly is that I like the idea that there are many ways to communicate other than written, physically, or verbally and that communication with other species could be possible.
I was provided with an ARC of this book by the author in exchange for a fair and honest review.
I loved this book. From the first page and through the entire book I was so engrossed it was like the world revolved around me without me knowing. I loved how the characters interacted and loved the story line. I loved the mystery and how the book kept me guessing. If you love a good suspense novel, you will love this book. There is a bit of romance thrown in also, and you cannot beat a good book with suspense and romance! Loved it!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is a wonderful book, Dale you never fail to bring the characters to life and make it very hard to put down. There is mystery and suspense that will keeps you guessing to the end. Whimsy and Samson are great together, I did love the the part where they break Jamie out. Whimsy is really good in dealing with Jamie(Samson’s brother). She is fantastic the way she makes him take a look at the way he treats people. Some old friend are mentioned in the book as well as Stefen.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.