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The Deep Green Kindle Edition

by John Lyman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 1,166
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In the Congo, an American ship disappears from port on the last day of a scientific expedition to collect DNA samples from the jungle near an abandoned Belgian research station. A month later, the ship runs aground on a Texas beach—and no one on board is alive. When an elite military force and shadowy intelligence officers descend on the small island town of Port Aransas, Texas, a strong-willed local girl is swept into the search for a dedicated scientist as she and others race to unravel a dark secret before something none of them has ever seen before is unleashed into the world. In a literary thriller that mirrors today’s headlines, The Deep Green is John Lyman’s most compelling novel yet. Blending scientific fact with provocative fiction, he takes readers on a wild ride to the dark side of genetic engineering, where anything is possible for those with the money and resources to create new life—no matter how devastating the consequences might be for the rest of us. Intricately layered with remarkable research and detail, the heart-stopping action that builds right up to the end proves once again that bestselling author John Lyman is a master storyteller.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00TZ3XX3Y
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (February 23, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 23, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 364 pages
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John Lyman

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John Lyman is an American novelist and screenwriter who lives with his wife in a 100-year-old farmhouse in the South. His first novel, GOD'S LIONS - THE SECRET CHAPEL, quickly rose to the number one spot on the Kindle bestseller list in several genres and has received rave reviews by media reviewers and readers who have discovered his unique storytelling ability. THE SECRET CHAPEL was soon followed by three sequels: HOUSE OF ACERBI, THE DARK RUIN, and REALM OF EVIL.

Other novels by John Lyman include THE DEEP GREEN, a chilling genetic thriller. PRELUDE TO DYSTOPIA, a quirky dystopian thriller, and THE TOWER BELOW, a time travel novella.

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Lynn Van Vleet
5.0 out of 5 stars so good. And his characters
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2015
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John NEVER fails to hold the reader enthralled. After his first publishing of The Lions of God trilogy, it was hard to imagine that anything else could equal that incredible series. But The Deep Green did just that. And once again, he weaves into his story real life challenges and disputes that have us all at a divisive point politically and arguing the futurist possibilities, while showing the consequences if one side wins. So, so good. And his characters, especially his heroine, captures your attention immediately...funny, intelligent, daring, sometimes laid back. She is a hero to any woman who craves to be like her ...but can't quite make the grade. The other characters are also beautifully described and well employed into the story, detailing all the risks involved.

As other fans of his, I can't wait to see what he comes up with next....although I would love to see a second book of Deep Green. Spoiler alert: The ending left me with my mouth hanging open!
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J. Woodbury
4.0 out of 5 stars Gripping cautionary tale
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2017
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Human related genetic modification has been around since something like 12,000 BCE. Gene splicing -- something quite different -- came to world attention in the early 1970s. Post "Dolly," and given the proliferation of GMO organisms on our shelves, steps -- even unethical steps -- beyond where we are today with gene splicing are entirely likely -- and possible. Too, given the overall hawkish tendencies of the USA, the central premise of this story is frightfully believable.

Samantha (Sam), a young woman, becomes inadvertently entangled in a set of circumstances much larger than her exceptionally limited and insular world generally provides. Out on a solo bout of sailing, Sam's small craft is sunk by a large vessel. By the time Sam has swum back to shore, her world has shifted dramatically.

With a cast of government agencies rivaling those in Vince Flynn books, and set on two continents, The Deep Green offers intrigue from cover to cover. While I had a strong suspicion about what ended up being the central premise of the book, the who and the how were not revealed until quite late in the novel.

Lyman tells an excellent tale. The reasons a star has been knocked off the total are two-fold. First, as a former soldier, I find Sam's evolution from being fearful to demonstrating near-SEAL quality soldiering skills to be well beyond improbable in spite of her indomitable spirit. Never mind that it took place over a period of a few days. That is one leap of faith that a brain should not take. Second, the novel's penultimate relationship pairing -- while it quite tidily neatens things up without breaking something that shouldn't have been broken -- is entirely implausible and, quite frankly, doesn't work. The story itself ended exactly where it needed to -- with a broad brushed sense of the problems of messing around with science. Too, it leaves open the possibility of a follow-on book.

Aside from that -- John Lyman's writing is gripping. Given the crap thrown at us by Hollywood, non-military people may have no problem accepting Sam's spontaneous emergence as a seasoned, trained soldier and crack shot. There are those who won't care about a relationship that springs from nowhere, with no clues. And those two things alone, as annoying and improbable as they are, won't stop me from acquiring and devouring another Lyman book.
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Ed J
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Story!
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2015
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Wow! The premise for this book was really interesting, and once I got into it I couldn’t put it down. Lyman’s descriptions of places draw you in. When he writes about the Congo or a genetics lab, you feel like you’re really there, and when the story moves to an island off the Texas coast, I could almost smell the ocean. Not to give the plot away, because it’s a great one, but this book has a literary quality to it that you don’t usually find in most thriller or action novels. The characters are so real you feel like you know them, especially the strong female protagonist who holds her own with the equally strong male characters as the action amps up to a totally unexpected ending. I really like the way the author gives the reader time to get to know the characters before he throws them together in a very real way, because after that there isn’t much pause in the action. My wife is reading it now, so we may have to call for pizza. She’s really into the story and can’t put it down either. I hope they make it into a movie like they are doing with his first book, because this is a fantastic story. Well done, Mr. Lyman. You have created a great literary thriller.
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Bob Jarvis
3.0 out of 5 stars Exciting novel, if a little far-fetched.
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2017
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The writing is good and the characters are worth getting to know. I also initially found the premise of the genetic experiments an interesting and believable concept. Lots of action and adventure, with some surprise twists in the tale. These are the good points.
Later in the book appear genetically altered green eyed killers that, for me went too far over the top to retain my continued belief in what was going on. The conflict circumstances when groups of the good guys enter the danger areas reminded me of the old Star Trek series missions where, at the outset, one would immediately be able to identify which members of the boarding party were probably going to finish up cannon-fodder, by their lack of stature in the casting.The second scale hero element here drops like flies, leaving the central character to carry on. Too predictible.
Ending also came from way too far out in left-field and was unconvincing.
However, I did find the read quite enjoyable and fairly gripping in parts; and if one can keep on board with the fancier elements of the genetic developments, it's a good yarn.
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meg australia
4.0 out of 5 stars Deep Green
Reviewed in Australia on October 3, 2018
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Good read
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Ron Howard
5.0 out of 5 stars great book and the story just kept pulling me along
Reviewed in Canada on August 4, 2016
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first time reader of John Lyman, great book and the story just kept pulling me along. Lots of action and could be closer to the truth about messing with genetics then we think. Would highly recommend .
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Le fey
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 15, 2015
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I loved the Gods Lions series but this is completely different. I bought it and read it in 3 days as I could not put it down. I am so hoping that there will be a sequel, please, please, please Mr Lyman make it soon. This is a definite page turner, its my personal opinion, it may not be others. It makes u wonder just what our governments are up to behind our backs.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as I had thought of.
Reviewed in Canada on July 31, 2016
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Found the book corny especially with the soldiers having green eyes.
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Fengirl
4.0 out of 5 stars Another great John Lyman book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 17, 2015
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Like many others, I have read and thoroughly enjoyed the 'God's Lions' series, but now we can forget that because this book is totally different. There is some mild bad language in it and a naughty proof reading error (eighty's/eighties), but the story rattles along wonderfully well providing a really absorbing read - so good that it is difficult to settle to another book afterwards. The way that the State was able to track and follow the characters was scary and made me think of Orwell's 1984 - and who's to say that it is not happening now; and as for genetic manipulation.......
The signs are that this book is just the first (read the Epilogue) so hopefully the next won't be too long in coming.
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