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Blood Cold

A Chris Black Adventure
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Blood Cold by James Lindholm is a gripping crime thriller that weaves a web of intrigue and suspense. The story follows a determined marine biologist who becomes entangled in a dangerous investigation involving murder, mystery, and deep-sea secrets. As the protagonist dives deeper into the case, unexpected alliances and hidden agendas emerge, pushing them to confront their own limits and uncover the chilling truth.
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This gripping tale combines underwater adventure with high-stakes crime, delivering a unique twist on the thriller genre. You might enjoy it if you appreciate fast-paced narratives with a mix of mystery and suspense, as well as a deep dive into marine environments.

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Indomitable marine biologist Chris Black is looking forward to six quiet months of scientific research off the coast of Cape Town, South Africa. But when on a routine dive Chris discovers the wreck of a fishing vessel that disappeared during a storm decades earlier, he inadvertently clashes with the ghost of South Africa's Apartheid.

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The legacy of a failed regime rises from the deep.

Blood Cold introduces us to indomitable marine biologist Chris Black, who is anticipating six tranquil months of scientific research off the coast of Cape Town, South Africa. During a routine dive, Chris stumbles upon the wreck of a fishing vessel that vanished during a storm decades ago, unexpectedly bringing him into conflict with the ghost of South Africa's Apartheid era.

Thousands of gold Krugerrand offer a compelling incentive for betrayal, and Chris is compelled to scrutinise those he trusts most. Time is of the essence as he must ascertain who is providing critical information to the criminals before too much innocent blood is shed.

Series: A Chris Black Adventure

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  • Blood Cold
    The legacy of a failed regime rises from the deep. Blood Cold introduces us to indomitable marine biologist Chris Black, who is anticipating six tranquil months of scientific research off the coast of Cape Town, South Africa. During a routine dive, Chris stumbles upon the wreck of a fishing vessel that vanished during a storm decades ago, unexpectedly bringing him...
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  • Dead Men's Silence
    The pirates asked for ransom. Chris Black made sure they paid the price. En route to the Galapagos Islands for a deep-sea diving trip with a group of international college students under his care, marine biologist Chris Black leaves his research vessel for a single night to enjoy dinner with friends. When he returns, the ship has vanished. With crew...
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  • Into A Canyon Deep
    Not all secrets are buried deep . . . enough. Chris Black has spent two decades searching for answers deep within the world's oceans and is no stranger to the risks of undersea life. Alongside Mac Johnson, his childhood friend and former Navy SEAL, Chris has cheated death above and below the ocean's surface more times than he can count....
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780744300284

Publisher: CamCat Publishing, LLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: CamCat Publishing, LLC

Edition: Large Print

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 312g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Dr. James Lindholm dives deep for his inspiration. His novels are based on a foundation of direct, personal experience with the undersea world. He has lived underwater for multiple 10-day missions to the world's only undersea laboratory and has even found himself alone on the seafloor staring into the eyes of a hungry female great white shark. Along with his ocean adventures, Lindholm has drafted text for an executive order for the White House and has briefed members of the House and Senate on issues of marine science and policy. He works as the Chair of the Department of Marine Science at California State University, Monterey Bay. James Lindholm's diverse writing portfolio includes textbooks, peer-reviewed scientific journal articles, and the Chris Black series of action/adventure novels.

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  • Calypso Down (Large Print Edition)
    An undersea laboratory in a violent storm. Only Chris Black can save the mission gone awry. Indomitable marine biologist Chris Black arrives in Florida intending to assist young aquanauts on an internationally funded mission to Calypso, the new undersea laboratory deployed on the edge of a coral reef. But as online trolls jeopardise the integrity of the mission and mysterious...
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  • Dead Men's Silence
    The pirates asked for ransom. Chris Black made sure they paid the price. En route to the Galapagos Islands for a deep-sea diving trip with a group of international college students under his care, marine biologist Chris Black leaves his research vessel for a single night to enjoy dinner with friends. When he returns, the ship has vanished. With crew...
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  • Into A Canyon Deep
    Not all secrets are buried deep . . . enough. Chris Black has spent two decades searching for answers deep within the world's oceans and is no stranger to the risks of undersea life. Alongside Mac Johnson, his childhood friend and former Navy SEAL, Chris has cheated death above and below the ocean's surface more times than he can count....
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