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A Deep Thing: A gripping and twisty beach read filled with secrets, lies, love, and adventure Kindle Edition

by A.K. Smith (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 342 ratings
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A gripping and twisty beach read filled with secrets, lies, love, & adventure.
A young widow must question everything she thinks she knows.

What was her husband hiding in the jungles of Mexico?

A Deep Thing by A.K. Smith is a high concept thriller--think The Da Vinci Code of the deep--that grabs you from the beginning and doesn't let go. A roller coaster ride of romance, suspense, mystery and intrigue, this page-turner surprises at every turn and offers a stunning ending you'll never suspect. M. Baron- Author of Stumble Stones: A novel

Rocked by her husband's tragic death, Kendall Jackson strives to put her life back together. But Ryder, her nineteen-year-old stepson, is bitter and wants nothing to do with her. A call from a cave diver in Mexico gives her hope of mending the relationship with her stepson. Before his death, her husband arranged a diving expedition as a birthday gift for his son. Kendall persuades Ryder to honor his father's last wish.

From the campus of Western Maryland College to the woods of Camp David and the caves of the Yucatán, Kendall and Ryder take a journey to discover what her husband worked so hard to hide, and to protect his treasured secrets from falling into the wrong hands. The choices they make will decide their fate and the future of others. Will they risk everything for the truth?

★★★★★With its suspensful pacing, twisty plot and conspiracy theories, A Deep Thing is a surprising mystery, certain to shock you with its final turn.

Think an Indiana Jones-type thriller with the nonstop staccato beat of jungles, dangerous dives, and a treasure hunt like no other. Think of a series of surprises set in the Yucatan jungle that continually test the characters and surprise the reader. Then wrap this adventure in the cloak of a mother's struggles with grief and a conspiracy that reaches out to replace her husband's memory with something beyond anything she's ever known. D. Donovan Sr. Reviewer Midwest Book Review

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"A roller coaster ride of romance, suspense, mystery and intrigue, this page-turner surprises atevery turn and offers a stunning ending you'll never suspect." M. Baron- Author ofStumble Stones: A novel"This is a captivating and engrossing story and I loved every bit of it.Reading this story was a pure pleasure. I recommend it to anyone who loves agood suspense novel with some ancient legends mixed in." Susan Sewell forReaders' Favorite

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A.K. Smith is the author of debut fiction novel, "A Deep Thing"  A.K has lived in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, North Carolina, Ohio, Indiana, Arizona and abroad in London and Mexico.  She loves all things jungly, beachy and mysterious. Her mission is to write thrillers, suspense, and romance, that have the power to make you stay up late.

A new scuba diver, she counts diving in a cenote (underwater caves in the Yucatan) and surviving-- one of her biggest achievements. Mexico has a special place in her heart; it's where she escaped after walking out on Corporate America and where she fell in love on a sailboat. She is a graduate of Shippensburg University (BA) and has a Master of Arts from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. A.K was born and raised in a lovely small town in Western Pennsylvania named Soap Hollow. Being the youngest of six children, she was taught life lessons by a wonderful mother, father and her sisters and brothers. She is proud to be a coal miner and steel workers daughter.

A.K. has written for various national and international publications and blogs including Flight Network, Examiner.com and has been a monthly travel columnist for Rocky Point Times Newspaper for the last six years.  Published in various print publications including two cover features in Mexico Living Magazine she continues to trek the world to experience off-the-beaten-road destinations.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0946MV4N4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Books With Soul Press (May 4, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 4, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.7 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 626 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1949325857
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For fans of twisty suspense, thrillers and adventure lovers of all types. Beach reads to keep you turning the pages. Check out A. K. Smith's debut award winning novel, "A Deep Thing" a Readers Favorite Gold Medal Winner and her new release a twisty YA suspense "Pseudocide". A.K has lived in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, North Carolina, Ohio, Indiana, Arizona and abroad in London and Mexico. She loves all things jungly, beachy and mysterious. Her mission is to write thrillers, suspense, and romance, that have the power to make you stay up late.

A new scuba diver, she counts diving in a cenote (underwater caves in the Yucatan) and surviving-- one of her biggest achievements. Mexico has a special place in her heart; it’s where she escaped after walking out on Corporate America and where she fell in love on a sailboat. She is a graduate of Shippensburg University (BA) and has a Master of Arts from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. A.K. has written for various national and international publications and blogs including Flight Network, Examiner.com and has been a monthly travel columnist for Rocky Point Times Newspaper for the last six years. Published in various print publications including two cover features in Mexico Living Magazine she continues to trek the world to experience off-the-beaten-road destinations.

A.K. loves seeing the world; Her goal is to step foot on every continent on Planet Earth (maybe even the moon)—she’s slowly getting there. She treasures her family, friends, and kindness. Check out her website at www.aksmithauthor.com or find her on Twitter, and Facebook. @aksmithbook

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Customers find the story intriguing and full of adventure. They describe the book as an easy, fun read with a well-written plot and relatable characters. Readers appreciate the author's descriptive writing style and her mastery of suspense. The book provides interesting information about Mexico and the East Coast.

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55 customers mention "Suspenseful story"48 positive7 negative

Customers find the story intriguing with many twists and turns. They describe it as an engaging read, full of adventure and mystery. The descriptions and action keep readers hooked.

"...characters, many of which are peripheral and yet still manage to lend a reality to the action, and I loved the way suspense was maintained all the..." Read more

"...’s depiction of both the campus and flavor of the college to be fun and accurate, and it brought back great memories...." Read more

"...The author weaves a beautiful tapestry that induces imagination, curiosity and excitement while leaving one to ponder; what if? Could this be true?..." Read more

"...Then a well-moving exciting few chapters and then a slow ending" Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it an engaging page-turner and say it's a great summer read. The writing is well-crafted, and the readers feel like they are immersed in the story. Overall, customers are pleased with the book's quality and recommend it to others.

"It’s always fun to read stories based on things that you’ve experienced in real life...." Read more

"...A great read for anyone who enjoys a story full of conspiracy theories, with love and adventure thrown in...." Read more

"This book is awesome!! I was hooked right away. I love books with secrets to discover, and this one was that kind of book...." Read more

"Great first novel by this new author. It's intriguing from the start but halfway through really sinks it's teeth into you...." Read more

26 customers mention "Writing quality"23 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the book's writing quality. They find the plot believable and intriguing, with great descriptions of beautiful landscapes. The characters are relatable and the author is skilled at creating suspense. Overall, readers describe the book as an easy, relatable read with amazing descriptive skills.

"...It is not a cliff hanger. It is a very clever piece of writing....." Read more

"This book took a considerable amount of research. It was so well done that it's hard to believe this is the author's first book...." Read more

"...kept my interest as I learned about diving and enjoyed the descriptions of the water and jungle...." Read more

"...The author is clearly an expert and wrote an believable and intriguing plot that involves all of the above, as well as secret government agencies..." Read more

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Customers find the characters believable and relatable. They find them complex and human, making the book engaging.

"...I thoroughly enjoyed the pace, the unusual setting, the very interesting characters, many of which are peripheral and yet still manage to lend a..." Read more

"...The main character seemed real with possibly a bit too many positive coincidences. The story was captivating." Read more

"...The characters were complex, human and I found myself relating to Kendall on many levels...." Read more

"Kind of a Clive Cussler type thing without the price! Characters you can care about, though the ending is somewhat predictable, still finished it." Read more

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Customers enjoy learning about cenotes while reading a good story. They find the book interesting and intense, with lots of interesting information about Mexico and the East Coast.

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"Great mystery and I enjoyed learning about the cenotes. Wanted to keep reading. Well written and you felt like you were there." Read more

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I recommended this book for my July book club,looking for a good suspense novel. It really hit the mark. All 10 members of our group gave it a great review. The mystery is layered in, really held my interest. If you love adventure, a little fantasy you will really enjoy A DeepThing. The beautiful cover suggests the deep thing is about the scuba diving, but that is really only the surface.
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  • BarbarinaS
    5.0 out of 5 stars A very enjoyable read
    Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2017
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    I found this book a wonderful surprise. The story was quite simple. A widow discovers her husband was not all what he appeared when she is contacted with a strange request. A truculent step-son, and a need for answers that incorporates the beauty of Mexico, and a possible romance makes good reading and then just as we accept this as the plot we are lead into the unexpected. The little twist at the end is an added bonus that leaves you wondering long after you finish reading if more is to come. It is not a cliff hanger. It is a very clever piece of writing..
    I thoroughly enjoyed the pace, the unusual setting, the very interesting characters, many of which are peripheral and yet still manage to lend a reality to the action, and I loved the way suspense was maintained all the way through in a very subtle but so effective way.
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  • Lisa
    4.0 out of 5 stars fast read!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2023
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    I enjoyed the book till close to the end! Ending I thought was a little disappointing. Did enjoy it and looking forward to discussing it with my friends!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars It’s always fun to read stories based on things that you’ve experienced ...
    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2016
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    It’s always fun to read stories based on things that you’ve experienced in real life.

    As a 1968 graduate of Western Maryland College, I found A.K. Smith’s depiction of both the campus and flavor of the college to be fun and accurate, and it brought back great memories.

    During the 1970’s, which was very early in the history of cave diving, I dove a lot of the Central Florida springs and caves… and “A Deep Thing” was excellent at evoking those experiences too.

    So… I feel like I got a twofer.. great story that brought back fine memories.

    I tried to post this earlier, and seem to have failed, so if it turns up twice… my bad.

    Dave Millhouser WMC ‘68A Deep Thing
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  • Donna K. Hromada
    5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic first book! What a great read!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2017
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    This book took a considerable amount of research. It was so well done that it's hard to believe this is the author's first book. A great read for anyone who enjoys a story full of conspiracy theories, with love and adventure thrown in. The author weaves a beautiful tapestry that induces imagination, curiosity and excitement while leaving one to ponder; what if? Could this be true? Fact or fiction hmm...
    Loved the ending even though I was sad this story came to an end.
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  • Rick Decker
    3.0 out of 5 stars Just OK ...slow start well-moving few chapters in the middle and then bam its over
    Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2017
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    It took a long time ti get a sense of what the book was all about. Then a well-moving exciting few chapters and then a slow ending
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  • Marian
    4.0 out of 5 stars Intense and Interesting
    Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2017
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    This book kept my interest as I learned about diving and enjoyed the descriptions of the water and jungle. The story is an adventure with several fun and sometimes a little scary twists and turns. The main character seemed real with possibly a bit too many positive coincidences. The story was captivating.
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  • SMD
    5.0 out of 5 stars A thrilling ride that took me to new places!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2018
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    I'm so happy that I discovered this gem of a book! The premise was so intriguing and it truly followed through to deliver what it promised: adventure, mystery, thrills, and coping with complex emotions of love and loss. It was very easy to dive right in and not come up for air (yes, that is a scuba pun!) I learned about the exciting world of scuba, cave diving, cenotes, the jungles of Mexico and ancient mysteries of the past. The author is clearly an expert and wrote an believable and intriguing plot that involves all of the above, as well as secret government agencies and top secret research. I felt part of this world that Smith created so flawlessly. The characters were complex, human and I found myself relating to Kendall on many levels. A strong protagonist who overcomes so much and must figure out who she can trust kept me flipping pages, wanting answers and cheering for her. The bonds of family and friends are tested, with many emotional layers that make the reader truly care about these characters. I highly recommend this book!
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  • Cheryl
    2.0 out of 5 stars Cheryl
    Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2017
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    I was really looking forward to reading this book because the plot seemed so unique and exotic. Well, it turned out cheesy and were full of characters I could not identify with or care about. Tim and Kendal’s marriage—it didn’t seem realistic on many levels. But I was so insulted by the author’s writing. The grammar and writing style at the beginning were only so-so and only became progressively worse as the story unfolded. Here is an example: “Roberto knew the sea backwards”. The words “and forwards” were needed or is the author trying to tell us that his idea of navigation is to plow through the sea in a backwards manner? The author needs to read through her written work and hire a better editor—pronto!!
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  • Joy St John
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good read!
    Reviewed in Canada on November 17, 2017
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    I could not put this book down. Although it was largely predictable, I couldn't help myself trying to get to the end to see if I was right. Lovely characters. I found the book highly entertaining!
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  • M G Ryan
    5.0 out of 5 stars These new found secrets take Kendall on a journey through the beautiful tropical forests of Mexico and the intriguing world of .
    Reviewed in Australia on December 19, 2016
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    ‘A Deep Thing’ draws you in with a kaleidoscope of description, then captures your attention at the end of the first chapter with a massive hook. From there you follow the journey of the main character Kendall, as the life she thought she knew starts to fall apart around her and secrets about her deceased husband start to surface. These new found secrets take Kendall on a journey through the beautiful tropical forests of Mexico and the intriguing world of cave diving.
    While Kendall is searching for answers, the mystery of her husband’s secret life subtly plays out throughout the book and has you guessing until the very end. This is a well-paced suspense novel which has been brilliantly written and will have you captivated from start to finish.

    --- M. G. Ryan, Author ‘From Dusk: The Vampire Hunter Prophecy’
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  • Susan Johnston
    4.0 out of 5 stars Weak ending
    Reviewed in Canada on December 29, 2017
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    I was disappointed with the way it ended. It felt like a betrayal. The story dragged a little in places.
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