Review – Below the Surface

From the back cover:  He believed he’d beaten his fear. Killed it months ago. But he’d only buried it. Fear has a way of resurrecting itself, and right now it was crawling up his throat.

Something is wrong with Cooper. He’s plagued by a fear he doesn’t understand and can’t control. Cooper just wants to escape, and a summer vacation aboard the restored cabin cruiser, The Getaway, with best friends Gordy, Hiro, and Lunk seems like the perfect way to do it. Two weeks of fun—with no mysteries or life-and-death danger. That’s the plan.

But their plans are shattered the very first night when they witness a murder. Or did they? Despite their intentions of leaving the investigation to the police, narrow misses and creepy encounters lure them in. Is there really a body floating in the underwater currents of the lake? The closer they get to the truth, the deeper into danger they get. Too late they see the trap. Now each of them must face their own buried fears . . . just below the surface.

Fear is not dealt with has the potential to kill and certainly destroy. This is the main theme that is running through “Below The Surface”. There is fear of the water and fear of being alone to name just a few that are explored in this story. Cooper and the gang may have witnessed a murder and a girl is possibly missing. Now they have to determine is what they saw correct and what about the girl? This is a story about friendship and what it means to have our friends. It also deals slightly with the impact of male leadership from an adult. In addition to everything it is also a page-turning, you won’t be able to figure it out, mystery thriller.  This book is supposed to be written for young adults but I have news for you this book should also be read by the adults as well.  This is good stuff. Cooper, Hiro, Gordy and Lunk are wonderful characters that are bright, resourceful and full of faith.   “Below The Surface” is a book that will keep you up late into the night flipping pages as fast as you can read. I recommend this book with enthusiasm.