Beneath Crimson Waves
Thriller
Military Fiction
Mystery

Beneath Crimson Waves

by Marcus Blackwood

(2 reviews)
$25.99
Published: January 30, 2025
ISBN: 978-1-234567-96-8
392 pages

Description

When the USS Poseidon, America's newest nuclear submarine, embarks on its maiden voyage, Commander Jack Reeves expects a routine mission. But three days into the journey, deep beneath the Pacific Ocean, a crew member is found dead—murdered. With no way to contact the surface and tensions rising among the isolated crew, Reeves must identify the killer before more lives are lost. As mysterious malfunctions begin to plague the submarine and push it beyond its crush depth, it becomes clear that the murder is just part of a larger plot that threatens not just the Poseidon but potentially triggers a global conflict. Trapped in the depths with nowhere to run, every crew member is a suspect, and time is running out as both oxygen and trust dwindle.

Reviews

Commander Thomas Reynolds, USN (Ret.)

Commander Thomas Reynolds, USN (Ret.)

Feb 5, 2025

As a former submarine officer, I can attest that Blackwood captures the claustrophobic intensity of underwater operations perfectly.

Patricia Winters

Patricia Winters

Feb 2, 2025

I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. The technical details make the story feel incredibly authentic.