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The Sigsbee Deep
After decades of foot-dragging and climate science denial, by 2049 the earth had reached, “Hothouse Earth” conditions. Soon the earth's crust began to split and the Pinellas Peninsula broke from mainland Florida. Mays Jackson (48), rushed to protect his two children in the house above, “Jackson’s Salvage Yard,” the family business. Later that day when the residents of Pinellas County realize what has happened, there is rioting and chaos. The peninsula, now an island, begins a slow slide down the continental coast into the Gulf of Mexico while Florida submerges into the sea.
Three years later, ‘New Pinellas Island’ has returned to a routine of survival, except that the Gulf is infested with giant killer Krakefish that can consume any wooden or fiberglass vessel that tries to make the journey to New Orleans.
Mays with his creative inventiveness has assisted the islanders with agriculture, water collection, and windmills—until USN retired captain, Martin Ullman informs Mays and his best friend Chris Mann, that the island is sliding towards The Sigsbee Deep, a place 17,000 feet deep in the middle of the Gulf, and they must escape before the Island and the piece of the continental shelf below it, will tip into the Sigsbee.
But, the problem is the Krake. No ship can traverse the Gulf. Mays invents a 24-foot boat with three-foot sharpened spikes that protrude from the hull and can spear any attacking Krake. When they test the boat, it works but Mays fears it can be overturned, and there aren’t any larger boats on the island. Mays is concerned that he is under the watchful eye of Hoss Krule, patriarch of the Krule clan, a well-armed family of thieves and killers.
Calling upon his resourcefulness, Mays invents a junkyard-built steel submarine that can not be eaten by the Krake. He must put himself, his children, and his friends into it and make the 250-mile journey across the Krake-infested Gulf to his wife in Louisiana, without alerting the Krule family of their intentions.
Krule finds out and tries to steal the submarine for himself. But he is bested by Mays and he rushes to take to the sea in the sub. Thus begins a chase and a battle at sea when Krule tries to find and sink the submarine with the 24-foot spiked boat. Chris had outfitted the sub with armed torpedos which Mays fires onto the boat.
Later, Mays has an undersea battle with a giant Krake that attacks the sub, despite the spikes.
Three years later, ‘New Pinellas Island’ has returned to a routine of survival, except that the Gulf is infested with giant killer Krakefish that can consume any wooden or fiberglass vessel that tries to make the journey to New Orleans.
Mays with his creative inventiveness has assisted the islanders with agriculture, water collection, and windmills—until USN retired captain, Martin Ullman informs Mays and his best friend Chris Mann, that the island is sliding towards The Sigsbee Deep, a place 17,000 feet deep in the middle of the Gulf, and they must escape before the Island and the piece of the continental shelf below it, will tip into the Sigsbee.
But, the problem is the Krake. No ship can traverse the Gulf. Mays invents a 24-foot boat with three-foot sharpened spikes that protrude from the hull and can spear any attacking Krake. When they test the boat, it works but Mays fears it can be overturned, and there aren’t any larger boats on the island. Mays is concerned that he is under the watchful eye of Hoss Krule, patriarch of the Krule clan, a well-armed family of thieves and killers.
Calling upon his resourcefulness, Mays invents a junkyard-built steel submarine that can not be eaten by the Krake. He must put himself, his children, and his friends into it and make the 250-mile journey across the Krake-infested Gulf to his wife in Louisiana, without alerting the Krule family of their intentions.
Krule finds out and tries to steal the submarine for himself. But he is bested by Mays and he rushes to take to the sea in the sub. Thus begins a chase and a battle at sea when Krule tries to find and sink the submarine with the 24-foot spiked boat. Chris had outfitted the sub with armed torpedos which Mays fires onto the boat.
Later, Mays has an undersea battle with a giant Krake that attacks the sub, despite the spikes.
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May 15, 2022
Exploring and saving our planet!
Generally, this is a good wake-up call for all of us on Earth and the respective governments, in particular. The problems connected to global warming, pollution & environmental issues are alreday well-known.
However, little is really done to prevent or slow down those negative effects or processes before it is too late. Apparently, that is not due solely to imposssibility, but to some other factors - that is, more commercial/political considerations.
The book switches from a global to specific perspective and vice versa, which is commendable.
It is in fact an adventurous, suspenseful personal story with dramatic twists and turns.
It also features some scary creatures, natural disasters and heroic acts.
I supose it is a great read for young adults.
Generally, this is a good wake-up call for all of us on Earth and the respective governments, in particular. The problems connected to global warming, pollution & environmental issues are alreday well-known.
However, little is really done to prevent or slow down those negative effects or processes before it is too late. Apparently, that is not due solely to imposssibility, but to some other factors - that is, more commercial/political considerations.
The book switches from a global to specific perspective and vice versa, which is commendable.
It is in fact an adventurous, suspenseful personal story with dramatic twists and turns.
It also features some scary creatures, natural disasters and heroic acts.
I supose it is a great read for young adults.
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April 19, 2022BOOK REVIEWER:-OKOKO AYEZU TAMARAPREYE.
BOOK:THE SIGSBEE DEEP BY RICHARD J MILLER.
SYNOPSIS:-
The book is a novel forecasting the results and effect of climate change on the Pinellas Peninsula while depicting community and government response to the situation through helpful and impactful solutions.The book enjoins leaders and heads of government to be proactive rather than reactive towards climate change. It is a story told using Acquatic life; water transportation; electric cars with low emission;solar power; volunteering as the writers tools in conveying his message in the face of the dilemma of either breaking the Madrid Accord or effecting a rescue operation in the wake of an earthquake that led to the Peninsula sinking into the SIGSBEE deep with the earth all sinking in. The story builds up around the solar powered rescue project JACKSON and of building the JESSICA; Sophia and Pinellas I and II as solutions and alternatives without using diesel or jet fuel in keeping with the Madrid Accord. There is the creative reference to the grotto and house in the book using Allergory as the female sex organ a;a cave or the Catholic outdoor shrine and sanctuary located in the Madison South and Tampa as the male sex organ and business district area of Florida in reference to May and Jessie's movement.Also there is another creative reference to squirrel as the Jackson's and friends plans on the boat on the one hand and their activities which Dylan was sent to spy on, on the other hand.Furthermore there is a reference to Krake as sea creatures and wild Acquatic fish and also "Krake gate" as an anchor pole for ship of some sort.Krake attacks could infer an attack in Allergory on the ships be it project Jackson known as Jessica or the Pinellas I and II badges inhabiting the Jackson's and their friends.Other use of Allergory include reference to cockpit window ; Elvis shot gun concert ;the kids playing with the gun ; the kids being outside while Chris,Mays and Martin's worked on the groto;mention of the sextant and Lionel's old CDs.Apart from Allergory ,the writer uses symbolism;metaphor and flashback to convey this beautiful story.
LESSONS LEARNT FROM THE BOOK READ:-
🔥 Need for leaders to be proactive as opposed to the reference to one time governor of Florida who gave no thought to climate change and to anticipate the problem in other to be prepared always in Mays words.
🔥The need for law and order is seen in the condemnation of looting and breaking in after the quake and proposition of jail term for offenders.
🔥Importance of volunteering social services to community and collective sense of ownership of the community seen of May in restoring power.
🔥Need to instill rules in society unlike the situation where people moved about with guns as complained of by Chris on happenings in the Peninsula and free access to weapons and firearms as Hoss gives his son his first firearm at 12.
🔥Proper child upbringing and how not to bring up a child from the reaction of Krule when May reported his Son's,Dylan Krule's action of discharging a gun around his kids and shooting their pet squirrel , Freddie.
🔥We learn from Hoss's words the virtue of patience in achieving great results
🔥The need to shift to the use of electric cars with low emission is seen from the projection of manufacturers switching to all electric vehicles between 2029-2034.
🔥We learn the process of policy making and implementation and their going hand in hand as we see Hoss and his son use the Sophia thus getting killed and almost eaten up because they were not part of the process of planning to know about the projection against the Krakes.
🔥Containing information for greater good is seen in Chief Miller's words that Mr Elliot,the science teacher had made the discovery of the Peninsula heading for the Sigsbee Deep but that they needed to keep to the consensus agreement that a general announcement would cause another series of mass hysteria ,riots and killings.
🔥 The use of the term mass hysteria to describe the reaction that would have ensued ; the safe rescue and evacuation;the deaths by the land slide and earthquake goes a long way to show the disproportionate emotion avoided.
🔥Learning from previous experience is seen as Chief Miller, Elliot, May and Lenny watched the screen seeing the Krakes in action devouring the baitfish,barracuda on the launch of the drone by Len to test the theory regarding the Krakes and open water.
🔥Countering hinderances to achieving results rather than sit back and do nothing is seen in the use of sharpened spikes and Spears against the Krakes.
🔥Being smart in attack is learnt from the unsmart response of the school of Krakes and the killer fishes in their not giving up and impaling themselves over and over on the sharp metal.
🔥Need for teamwork and consultation with experts is seen in Mays words that he couldn't do it alone and the need to consult with captain Ullman for his opinion on the time line to the Corona of the Sigsbee Deep.
🔥Need to carefully plan with cautionary measures against climate change is seen in the precautionary measures to ensure Jessica did not end up at the bottom of the grotto if the platform collapsed and the inclusion of a sea anchor in the Jackson project.
🔥May bypassing the Krakes underwater and thrusting his knife into the soft underbelly of the monster ripping with his two hands a four foot gash towards the tail, shows self defense in legal parlance.
🔥 Jessica mention of seeing them on television as they made their way over to meet her shows how television makes the world a global village.
🔥Rewarding great outcomes is seen in the Governor Richards and Coast guard Vice Admiral Neckameyer wanting to speak with Me Jackson and hosting them.
APPLICATION OF LESSONS LEARNT:-
The book in its entirety teaches being proactive rather than reactive in the wake of climate change globally and by application tells us both leaders and citizens have parts to play.
Regards,
Okoko Ayezu Tamarapreye
BOOK:THE SIGSBEE DEEP BY RICHARD J MILLER.
SYNOPSIS:-
The book is a novel forecasting the results and effect of climate change on the Pinellas Peninsula while depicting community and government response to the situation through helpful and impactful solutions.The book enjoins leaders and heads of government to be proactive rather than reactive towards climate change. It is a story told using Acquatic life; water transportation; electric cars with low emission;solar power; volunteering as the writers tools in conveying his message in the face of the dilemma of either breaking the Madrid Accord or effecting a rescue operation in the wake of an earthquake that led to the Peninsula sinking into the SIGSBEE deep with the earth all sinking in. The story builds up around the solar powered rescue project JACKSON and of building the JESSICA; Sophia and Pinellas I and II as solutions and alternatives without using diesel or jet fuel in keeping with the Madrid Accord. There is the creative reference to the grotto and house in the book using Allergory as the female sex organ a;a cave or the Catholic outdoor shrine and sanctuary located in the Madison South and Tampa as the male sex organ and business district area of Florida in reference to May and Jessie's movement.Also there is another creative reference to squirrel as the Jackson's and friends plans on the boat on the one hand and their activities which Dylan was sent to spy on, on the other hand.Furthermore there is a reference to Krake as sea creatures and wild Acquatic fish and also "Krake gate" as an anchor pole for ship of some sort.Krake attacks could infer an attack in Allergory on the ships be it project Jackson known as Jessica or the Pinellas I and II badges inhabiting the Jackson's and their friends.Other use of Allergory include reference to cockpit window ; Elvis shot gun concert ;the kids playing with the gun ; the kids being outside while Chris,Mays and Martin's worked on the groto;mention of the sextant and Lionel's old CDs.Apart from Allergory ,the writer uses symbolism;metaphor and flashback to convey this beautiful story.
LESSONS LEARNT FROM THE BOOK READ:-
🔥 Need for leaders to be proactive as opposed to the reference to one time governor of Florida who gave no thought to climate change and to anticipate the problem in other to be prepared always in Mays words.
🔥The need for law and order is seen in the condemnation of looting and breaking in after the quake and proposition of jail term for offenders.
🔥Importance of volunteering social services to community and collective sense of ownership of the community seen of May in restoring power.
🔥Need to instill rules in society unlike the situation where people moved about with guns as complained of by Chris on happenings in the Peninsula and free access to weapons and firearms as Hoss gives his son his first firearm at 12.
🔥Proper child upbringing and how not to bring up a child from the reaction of Krule when May reported his Son's,Dylan Krule's action of discharging a gun around his kids and shooting their pet squirrel , Freddie.
🔥We learn from Hoss's words the virtue of patience in achieving great results
🔥The need to shift to the use of electric cars with low emission is seen from the projection of manufacturers switching to all electric vehicles between 2029-2034.
🔥We learn the process of policy making and implementation and their going hand in hand as we see Hoss and his son use the Sophia thus getting killed and almost eaten up because they were not part of the process of planning to know about the projection against the Krakes.
🔥Containing information for greater good is seen in Chief Miller's words that Mr Elliot,the science teacher had made the discovery of the Peninsula heading for the Sigsbee Deep but that they needed to keep to the consensus agreement that a general announcement would cause another series of mass hysteria ,riots and killings.
🔥 The use of the term mass hysteria to describe the reaction that would have ensued ; the safe rescue and evacuation;the deaths by the land slide and earthquake goes a long way to show the disproportionate emotion avoided.
🔥Learning from previous experience is seen as Chief Miller, Elliot, May and Lenny watched the screen seeing the Krakes in action devouring the baitfish,barracuda on the launch of the drone by Len to test the theory regarding the Krakes and open water.
🔥Countering hinderances to achieving results rather than sit back and do nothing is seen in the use of sharpened spikes and Spears against the Krakes.
🔥Being smart in attack is learnt from the unsmart response of the school of Krakes and the killer fishes in their not giving up and impaling themselves over and over on the sharp metal.
🔥Need for teamwork and consultation with experts is seen in Mays words that he couldn't do it alone and the need to consult with captain Ullman for his opinion on the time line to the Corona of the Sigsbee Deep.
🔥Need to carefully plan with cautionary measures against climate change is seen in the precautionary measures to ensure Jessica did not end up at the bottom of the grotto if the platform collapsed and the inclusion of a sea anchor in the Jackson project.
🔥May bypassing the Krakes underwater and thrusting his knife into the soft underbelly of the monster ripping with his two hands a four foot gash towards the tail, shows self defense in legal parlance.
🔥 Jessica mention of seeing them on television as they made their way over to meet her shows how television makes the world a global village.
🔥Rewarding great outcomes is seen in the Governor Richards and Coast guard Vice Admiral Neckameyer wanting to speak with Me Jackson and hosting them.
APPLICATION OF LESSONS LEARNT:-
The book in its entirety teaches being proactive rather than reactive in the wake of climate change globally and by application tells us both leaders and citizens have parts to play.
Regards,
Okoko Ayezu Tamarapreye
April 6, 2022
Thank you, Mr. Richard, for this lovely book, and thank you Booktasters for recommending this read to me.
I loved how the author explained the sceneries in a way that lets you dive into the book and live along with the events and feel you get to know the charachters.
very good writing style, very amusing and fun to read, it drives you through different emotions along with the different events, you'd never get bored of it, you put it down just when you finish it, you know you'd get back to reading it again.
very adventurous and engaging. I highly recommend it.
I might advise the author to upload the cover picture here on Goodreads as well. cheers *****
I loved how the author explained the sceneries in a way that lets you dive into the book and live along with the events and feel you get to know the charachters.
very good writing style, very amusing and fun to read, it drives you through different emotions along with the different events, you'd never get bored of it, you put it down just when you finish it, you know you'd get back to reading it again.
very adventurous and engaging. I highly recommend it.
I might advise the author to upload the cover picture here on Goodreads as well. cheers *****
May 31, 2022
Esta es una novela de ciencia ficción aunque mucho de lo que se narra esta sucediendo ya en la vida real, el cambio climático por el calentamiento global esta sucediendo ahora mismo pero ya que la historia esta ambientada en el futuro califica dentro de esta clasificación.
Durante la historia acompañamos a Mays Jackson quien junto con su familia y amigos esta en medio de una terrible catástrofe, parte de Florida se separa y ahora flotando a la deriva se dirige hacia Sigsbee Deep la parte mas profunda del Golfo de México donde inevitablemente se hundirán hasta lo mas profundo perdiéndose para siempre, mientras lidian con esto también enfrentan a un hombre cruel y algunos peces monstruosos llamados Krakes.
Hay acción, un poco de ingeniería de barcos, aunque siento que falto una explicación mas correcta sobre el calentamiento global y sus consecuencias, también hay momentos bastante conmovedores, es un libro divertido, con heroísmo y un final interesante.
Quedaron un par de cabos sueltos que me hubiese gustado que se resolvieran y en general aunque fue una lectura rápida e interesante la recomiendo si te gustan libros de ficción con tema apocalíptico en un futuro algo cercano.
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This is a science fiction novel although much of what is narrated has already happened in real life, climate change due to global warming is happening right now but since the story is set in the future it qualifies within this classification
During the story we accompany Mays Jackson who, along with his family and friends, is in the midst of a terrible catastrophe, part of Florida separates and now drifts towards Sigsbee Deep, the deepest part of the Gulf of Mexico where they will inevitably sink to the deepest being lost forever, while dealing with this they also face a cruel man and some monstrous fish called Krakes.
There is action, a bit of ship engineering, although I feel that a more correct explanation of global warming and its consequences was lacking, there are also quite moving moments, it is a fun book, with heroism and an interesting ending.
There were a couple of loose ends that I would have liked to have been resolved and in general, although it was a quick and interesting read, I recommend it if you like fiction books with an apocalyptic theme in the near future.
Durante la historia acompañamos a Mays Jackson quien junto con su familia y amigos esta en medio de una terrible catástrofe, parte de Florida se separa y ahora flotando a la deriva se dirige hacia Sigsbee Deep la parte mas profunda del Golfo de México donde inevitablemente se hundirán hasta lo mas profundo perdiéndose para siempre, mientras lidian con esto también enfrentan a un hombre cruel y algunos peces monstruosos llamados Krakes.
Hay acción, un poco de ingeniería de barcos, aunque siento que falto una explicación mas correcta sobre el calentamiento global y sus consecuencias, también hay momentos bastante conmovedores, es un libro divertido, con heroísmo y un final interesante.
Quedaron un par de cabos sueltos que me hubiese gustado que se resolvieran y en general aunque fue una lectura rápida e interesante la recomiendo si te gustan libros de ficción con tema apocalíptico en un futuro algo cercano.
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This is a science fiction novel although much of what is narrated has already happened in real life, climate change due to global warming is happening right now but since the story is set in the future it qualifies within this classification
During the story we accompany Mays Jackson who, along with his family and friends, is in the midst of a terrible catastrophe, part of Florida separates and now drifts towards Sigsbee Deep, the deepest part of the Gulf of Mexico where they will inevitably sink to the deepest being lost forever, while dealing with this they also face a cruel man and some monstrous fish called Krakes.
There is action, a bit of ship engineering, although I feel that a more correct explanation of global warming and its consequences was lacking, there are also quite moving moments, it is a fun book, with heroism and an interesting ending.
There were a couple of loose ends that I would have liked to have been resolved and in general, although it was a quick and interesting read, I recommend it if you like fiction books with an apocalyptic theme in the near future.
April 11, 2022
This story coveys the possible effects of climate change decades from now. It shows the struggles that people were about to face if one certain calamity hits. The strongest Earthquake. This shows resourcefulness, intelligence in technology, and a response to every possible circumstance to be faced. Inventions were discovered just to continue living in an area that is destroyed. Its biggest lesson is that we are all in debt in our nature. We exist because of it so we need to have to act and protect our land.
It is a sci-fi novel that goes around earthquakes, missing land, survival, and a krakefish. The storyline is not at its best. It is not catchy as any other novel. You'll get easily lost when you are reading. It would not grow interested whenever reading. Although the message is good. Science is really now a big help and everyone should have the basic knowledge to survive. Also, our nature could build or destroy our future. It depends on how you take care of it.
It is a sci-fi novel that goes around earthquakes, missing land, survival, and a krakefish. The storyline is not at its best. It is not catchy as any other novel. You'll get easily lost when you are reading. It would not grow interested whenever reading. Although the message is good. Science is really now a big help and everyone should have the basic knowledge to survive. Also, our nature could build or destroy our future. It depends on how you take care of it.
January 26, 2022
It was okay. The part that got me I think was that the events in the story happened in a very familiar area. I have been to Clearwater before and the story hits a little close to home
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 27, 2023
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Climate change has affected the world so much that part of Florida has broken off and is drifting towards the Sigsbee Deep in the Gulf of Mexico where it will sink, taking thousands of people with it. Rescue boats are unable to get to them as the waters are infested with huge Krake, killer fish. Mays Jackson with his salvage yard resources vows to save his children and friends, trying to build an escape craft...entertaining and well written, recommended.
Climate change has affected the world so much that part of Florida has broken off and is drifting towards the Sigsbee Deep in the Gulf of Mexico where it will sink, taking thousands of people with it. Rescue boats are unable to get to them as the waters are infested with huge Krake, killer fish. Mays Jackson with his salvage yard resources vows to save his children and friends, trying to build an escape craft...entertaining and well written, recommended.
August 15, 2022
A nice little story on a family's escape, a true attestation of the power of the brain. While ostensibly that, i think it pertains a deeper meaning on climate change and world relations at that point of time in general. The author thinks of everything and the world is immensely realistic. While i cannot talk much about the science, but it was amazing to know the author loves cars as much as i do. I loved reading the mentions on cars and driving mechanisms, made me very interested in the book. The characters were also written really well, i was rooting for them, even for the superficially bad ones all through the book. Everybody was united under this one thing, the dilapidated climate, which i fear is worsening at an even faster rate today. It is hard to be numb to this inevitable disaster after reading this speculative fiction. The writing was good and made everything very easy to visualise. A major part of the book is the characters building the raft to make their escape on. It felt like i was there with them when they made breakthroughs, and when they ran into dead ends. Although I don't understand the nitty gritty of the science, i was amazed by the genius of the characters, especially Mays. How he was able to transform some scrap from his junkyard into a SUBMARINE i still have no idea. The book is too short for such a grandiloquent world, i leave still wanting more. I hope to read more from the author in the future.
August 5, 2022
Full 5 stars. While reading it impressed by the technical details . the story seems to be true in near future.
Due to the climate changes and all this is our fate.
Main thing is story quickly unfolds .the earth crust of pinellas peninsula broke from Florida and slowly drifts towards mexico. This is due to hothouse earth conditions. After that mays Jackson (main protoganist) how make changes to that island how they reached a 250 mile journey with fighting enemies like giantkiller krakefish and krule is the story.
The detailing and nail biting scenes are highlight.
I loved it.
Due to the climate changes and all this is our fate.
Main thing is story quickly unfolds .the earth crust of pinellas peninsula broke from Florida and slowly drifts towards mexico. This is due to hothouse earth conditions. After that mays Jackson (main protoganist) how make changes to that island how they reached a 250 mile journey with fighting enemies like giantkiller krakefish and krule is the story.
The detailing and nail biting scenes are highlight.
I loved it.
August 9, 2023
The Sigsbee Deep-Future Fears and Hopes?
This is a book with "teeth", not only because of terrifying monsters of several kinds , but because of the depth of the story in its details and in its emotional power to grab you. A warning of and for the future from a highly gifted writer in the present!
This is a book with "teeth", not only because of terrifying monsters of several kinds , but because of the depth of the story in its details and in its emotional power to grab you. A warning of and for the future from a highly gifted writer in the present!
November 21, 2023
Great new read, can't wait for next.
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A book for everyone. Did not want to put down.
Way to go Rick. Let us get to the next read please, we need it.😏
Great 👍 book, looking forward to your next book.
Great 👍 book looking forward to your next book.
pab516@aol.com
A book for everyone. Did not want to put down.
Way to go Rick. Let us get to the next read please, we need it.😏
Great 👍 book, looking forward to your next book.
Great 👍 book looking forward to your next book.
May 24, 2022
Book Review of The Sigsbee Deep by Nicole Harmon
Title: The Sigsbee Deep
Author: Richard J. Miller
Publisher: Richard J. Miller
Publish Date: 2021
Book Blurb: "Take this," Chris said, handing him a ten-inch knife, inside a leather sheaf. "I brought it just in case." The knife had a carved wood handle and was sharp enough to shave with. Mays hooked the sheaf onto his belt. "Were you expecting Godzilla?"
"You never know." 84% of 100%
Summary:
This book is the story of two families among many fighting for survival after a catastrophic event cuts the world cities off from each other, leaving a swathe of the ocean with dangerous animals between them. One family was Mays, Jessica, Chris, Lily, and Cooper. The other was the Hoss Krule, Emory, Dylan, and Bart. In a conversation with Captain Martin, Mays learned the island they lived on would float out into the Sigsbee Deep and sink. It would take four months.
After finding this information, Mays decided to build a submarine to save his family and friends. But he needed to keep it secret from Hoss Krule, who would stop at nothing to steal his boat. So, he made a decoy at the same time that would also be seaworthy but might not withstand the journey. It would be okay for the Krules to use to get to the other side of the water.
After building it, Mays and his family were about to test it when the Krules decided to ambush the family to steal it. But Mays and his family triumphed and escaped onto the submarine with Dylan, Hoss's son. Bart was injured and may not have survived. Chasing after them in the other boat made by Mays and the family, Hoss and Emory went to collect the submarine, losing both their ship and father, Hoss, in the process. Emory was brought aboard the submarine in serious condition.
Reaching where his wife Jessica said he could enter into a safer zone, he dropped off Emory to be taken to the hospital with his brother Dylan. Mays and his wife Jessica were reunited and married (again?). Dylan got married to another woman he met after landing.
Analysis:
This story discusses a real scenario faced by the states and cities adjacent to the oceans around the United States of America. The idea of the land we live on sinking and us having no recourse but to find a way to make seaworthy vessels for survival is a huge consideration. Add to that the appearance of the Krake-piranha-like creatures who eat through the metal of any ship hull, making the crossing very dangerous- failure is not only an option but a certainty. Survival is at its lowest.
Mays and his brother Chris devise a plan to create a seaworthy submarine able to withstand the Krake, allowing his family to survive with three of another family's children.
I liked this book so much I had to give it a five. Surprisingly, it was way better than I thought. The story was engrossing, and the characters of Mays and Jessica's love story hit on the prejudice of white supremacy and interracial couples. The actual submarine was a cool build to read about. I am sure that I would have perished in this story but, they didn't.
A must-read for your summer if you are a Sy Fy fan.
Disclosure: I received this book from the author and Booktasters to give an honest review.
Title: The Sigsbee Deep
Author: Richard J. Miller
Publisher: Richard J. Miller
Publish Date: 2021
Book Blurb: "Take this," Chris said, handing him a ten-inch knife, inside a leather sheaf. "I brought it just in case." The knife had a carved wood handle and was sharp enough to shave with. Mays hooked the sheaf onto his belt. "Were you expecting Godzilla?"
"You never know." 84% of 100%
Summary:
This book is the story of two families among many fighting for survival after a catastrophic event cuts the world cities off from each other, leaving a swathe of the ocean with dangerous animals between them. One family was Mays, Jessica, Chris, Lily, and Cooper. The other was the Hoss Krule, Emory, Dylan, and Bart. In a conversation with Captain Martin, Mays learned the island they lived on would float out into the Sigsbee Deep and sink. It would take four months.
After finding this information, Mays decided to build a submarine to save his family and friends. But he needed to keep it secret from Hoss Krule, who would stop at nothing to steal his boat. So, he made a decoy at the same time that would also be seaworthy but might not withstand the journey. It would be okay for the Krules to use to get to the other side of the water.
After building it, Mays and his family were about to test it when the Krules decided to ambush the family to steal it. But Mays and his family triumphed and escaped onto the submarine with Dylan, Hoss's son. Bart was injured and may not have survived. Chasing after them in the other boat made by Mays and the family, Hoss and Emory went to collect the submarine, losing both their ship and father, Hoss, in the process. Emory was brought aboard the submarine in serious condition.
Reaching where his wife Jessica said he could enter into a safer zone, he dropped off Emory to be taken to the hospital with his brother Dylan. Mays and his wife Jessica were reunited and married (again?). Dylan got married to another woman he met after landing.
Analysis:
This story discusses a real scenario faced by the states and cities adjacent to the oceans around the United States of America. The idea of the land we live on sinking and us having no recourse but to find a way to make seaworthy vessels for survival is a huge consideration. Add to that the appearance of the Krake-piranha-like creatures who eat through the metal of any ship hull, making the crossing very dangerous- failure is not only an option but a certainty. Survival is at its lowest.
Mays and his brother Chris devise a plan to create a seaworthy submarine able to withstand the Krake, allowing his family to survive with three of another family's children.
I liked this book so much I had to give it a five. Surprisingly, it was way better than I thought. The story was engrossing, and the characters of Mays and Jessica's love story hit on the prejudice of white supremacy and interracial couples. The actual submarine was a cool build to read about. I am sure that I would have perished in this story but, they didn't.
A must-read for your summer if you are a Sy Fy fan.
Disclosure: I received this book from the author and Booktasters to give an honest review.
May 2, 2022
The Singsbee Dip is an awe-inspiring book which kept me on edge all through the read.
It is a story about the main protagonist Mays Jackson and his friends and family, along with over 36,000 other people stuck in a peninsula which broke off the main land due to rising water levels caused by climate change in the year 2052. And worse still, things are about to take a very scary turn.
The writer narrates what Mays and company are doing in order to survive, and attempts to get out of this predicament they find themselves in. And eventual rescuing of the entire stranded population.
It is filled with drama, adventure, action, nail-biting moments, emotionally touching moments, and imagination.
The writer gives a detailed and vivid description of the events and more especially the construction of the vessels. It really provokes and sparks the reader’s imagination. One can actually picture themselves in that nerve-wracking situation.
The book gives the reader pause. Given that such things have a very high probability of happening in real life.
Looking at the current rising sea levels due to climate change, causing floods and what not in different places around the world, one ponders and is left with a ‘what if?’ in their mind. It is certainly an educative book.
I enjoyed the read and I recommend it to those in need of on-edge adventure, tension, drama, action, and excitement.
It is a book that will hold your attention and all your senses to the end.
It is a story about the main protagonist Mays Jackson and his friends and family, along with over 36,000 other people stuck in a peninsula which broke off the main land due to rising water levels caused by climate change in the year 2052. And worse still, things are about to take a very scary turn.
The writer narrates what Mays and company are doing in order to survive, and attempts to get out of this predicament they find themselves in. And eventual rescuing of the entire stranded population.
It is filled with drama, adventure, action, nail-biting moments, emotionally touching moments, and imagination.
The writer gives a detailed and vivid description of the events and more especially the construction of the vessels. It really provokes and sparks the reader’s imagination. One can actually picture themselves in that nerve-wracking situation.
The book gives the reader pause. Given that such things have a very high probability of happening in real life.
Looking at the current rising sea levels due to climate change, causing floods and what not in different places around the world, one ponders and is left with a ‘what if?’ in their mind. It is certainly an educative book.
I enjoyed the read and I recommend it to those in need of on-edge adventure, tension, drama, action, and excitement.
It is a book that will hold your attention and all your senses to the end.
May 1, 2022
This is an interesting experiment of a book. The premise is that the US has sufficiently neglected global warming that catastrophic events are taking place, including 3000 tornadoes per year. The crippling event that somehow results from this is an earthquake that separates part of Florida from the mainland. The emergency is that this chunk of Florida, having separated, is moving toward the Sigsbee Deep, the deepest area of the Gulf of Mexico, where this chunk of Florida will simply sink to the bottom and be gone forever. It's up to Mays, Lily and Cooper to create a seagoing vehicle which will, in addition to avoiding the Sigsbee Deep, overcome the villainy of a man called Krule and fight its way through villainous, monstrous fish called Krakes, making its way to Jessica, mother of Lily and Cooper, who was visiting New Orleans when the earthquake occurred.
The elements of reality in the book are present, but not really explained. Why would climate change cause tornadoes and earthquakes? Why would neglect of some Madrid Agreement worsen chances for survival? Why Mays might wish to return to his loved one and why the children would wish to be reunited is understandable, but where does Earth go from there? This was a fun book, with spunk, heroism, and a relatively happy ending, but it opened many doors to adventure which remained unresolved.
The elements of reality in the book are present, but not really explained. Why would climate change cause tornadoes and earthquakes? Why would neglect of some Madrid Agreement worsen chances for survival? Why Mays might wish to return to his loved one and why the children would wish to be reunited is understandable, but where does Earth go from there? This was a fun book, with spunk, heroism, and a relatively happy ending, but it opened many doors to adventure which remained unresolved.
June 5, 2022
This book takes place in the 2050s, in a world living with the impacts of climate change. The book follows Mays Jackson and his two children who have become separated from their wife and mother as the Pinellas Peninsula is separated from mainland Florida. Living in a junkyard, they story shows them adjusting to life on an island, with limited contact with mainland America. With no way off the island the family have to adapt to their new way of life, Mays who has a talent to invent helps his neighbours with power and irrigation to survive in this new world.
Until one day an old navy captain neighbour Martin delivers the news that the island will soon be lost to the Sigsbee Deep. Alongside Martin and his best friend Chris Mays must find a way to escape, without being discovered by his troublemaking neighbours the Kruls.
I really enjoyed this book, it's well written with believable characters. It has a feel of reality to it with the islanders trying their best to get on with their lives, differing from most post- apocalypse novels. It should very much be a wake call that we're running out of time to do something about the climate emergency.
This book has many different aspects to it such as science, junkyard inventions, family life, romance and environmentalism so would be enjoyed by lots of different folk.
Until one day an old navy captain neighbour Martin delivers the news that the island will soon be lost to the Sigsbee Deep. Alongside Martin and his best friend Chris Mays must find a way to escape, without being discovered by his troublemaking neighbours the Kruls.
I really enjoyed this book, it's well written with believable characters. It has a feel of reality to it with the islanders trying their best to get on with their lives, differing from most post- apocalypse novels. It should very much be a wake call that we're running out of time to do something about the climate emergency.
This book has many different aspects to it such as science, junkyard inventions, family life, romance and environmentalism so would be enjoyed by lots of different folk.
April 11, 2022
I heartily enjoyed Richard J. Miller's book The Sigsbee Deep.
The story is only a short distance in the future - A future we may all share if we d don't get serious now about Climate Change!
You're immediately pulled into the story when Mays and his children are cut off from the mainland along with many others who live in the same area by a catastrophic event brought on by climate change.
At first, they think they'll be rescued and things will get back to normal, but it soon becomes clear that help is NOT on the way. They have to figure out a what to do on their own.
Then, they discover that things are even worse than they thought. And figuring out a way to help themselves becomes a necessity as they're facing certain death if they don't act quickly.
The author is excellent in describing their dilemma and explaining the science involved in a way that doesn't show the action and is clear to the reader.
You'll be rooting for Mays and his family and friends to find a way to save themselves and many others in this engaging book.
Most definitely a recommended read!
The story is only a short distance in the future - A future we may all share if we d don't get serious now about Climate Change!
You're immediately pulled into the story when Mays and his children are cut off from the mainland along with many others who live in the same area by a catastrophic event brought on by climate change.
At first, they think they'll be rescued and things will get back to normal, but it soon becomes clear that help is NOT on the way. They have to figure out a what to do on their own.
Then, they discover that things are even worse than they thought. And figuring out a way to help themselves becomes a necessity as they're facing certain death if they don't act quickly.
The author is excellent in describing their dilemma and explaining the science involved in a way that doesn't show the action and is clear to the reader.
You'll be rooting for Mays and his family and friends to find a way to save themselves and many others in this engaging book.
Most definitely a recommended read!
June 13, 2022
It's a lively read, but this book's main appeal is the hard science and it desperately needs to be read by someone who can judge the engineering. We know the new seismic fault and mutant man-eating fish are there to create an urgent need for the solar-powered submarine the lovable Florida Native family build out of junk cars, so that's all right. What we want to know is whether the submarine could work in real life. That I can't judge. That's why an online book network hasn't generated more raves over a book that is definitely entertaining. Wrong kind of nerds, we are.
If you read it for the story alone, as I did, it's a nice hero-faces-obstacles story, definitely too optimistic about the chances for the fish-eating family in a shootout with the gun nuts, but just possible about the chance of the teenagers being interested enough in survival that they don't whine about the loss of teen social life. Fun, anyway.
If you read it for the story alone, as I did, it's a nice hero-faces-obstacles story, definitely too optimistic about the chances for the fish-eating family in a shootout with the gun nuts, but just possible about the chance of the teenagers being interested enough in survival that they don't whine about the loss of teen social life. Fun, anyway.
June 8, 2022
A compelling and original take on climate change and the way that humanity responds to it, as well as a tale of human survival. This book has a very interesting and unsettling setting: not too far in the near future, when climate change is starting to wreak havoc on the world. I liked how the book also explored the social consequences of a catastrophic environmental event that altered peoples’ lives for years. The Jackson family and their tension with the nearby Krule family creates an uneasiness throughout the book that culminates to an explosive conclusion. The only issue I had with the book was that it was difficult to understand when they went into in-depth discussions on how to build the boats and submarine, with much of the lingo being complex. However, all in all, I enjoyed the book.
August 11, 2022
I enjoyed reading" The Sigsbee Deep" by Richard J Miller.
Not only does the author write a story to read, but also attempts to give you a piece of advice about the environment. It reminds me of the aboriginal proverb which says: "Look after the land and the land will look after you, destroy the land and it will destroy you.”
We are all part of this world, and for sure we are all responsible for what happens to the environment.
This book is a call to protect the environment and save our planet.
I recommended The Sigsbee Deep for all readers....
From the book:
“How come someone did that to the water? Why would they come up here and make it go their way!” he said. Mays swept his hair back under his cap
"Well because some people are takers, son. They're not givers.”
#The_Sigsbee_Deep
#Richard_J_Miller
Not only does the author write a story to read, but also attempts to give you a piece of advice about the environment. It reminds me of the aboriginal proverb which says: "Look after the land and the land will look after you, destroy the land and it will destroy you.”
We are all part of this world, and for sure we are all responsible for what happens to the environment.
This book is a call to protect the environment and save our planet.
I recommended The Sigsbee Deep for all readers....
From the book:
“How come someone did that to the water? Why would they come up here and make it go their way!” he said. Mays swept his hair back under his cap
"Well because some people are takers, son. They're not givers.”
#The_Sigsbee_Deep
#Richard_J_Miller
August 9, 2022
This book is set in 2049 with a time skip to 2052 and is about the survival of people stuck in a peninsula due to a massive earthquake. The message is good as it shows the effect of climate change and the importance of proactiveness to avoid disasters. While the premise is interesting, you may get lost on the technicalities. The characters have less than four months to take action and prevent things from going from bad to worse. The writing style is good but there were repeated paragraphs on page 36 that was a bit confusing. This was a fun read, with Lily and her squirrels. Their voyage using their self-built submarine was the highlight of this book, and I most especially liked Dylan's character development.
August 11, 2022
I'm not sure where to start, but I loved everything about this book. It takes place in the near future, when climate change has tipped past the point of no return. Mays Jackson, a junkyard McGyver, must save his children from certain death by man-eating creatures, and reunite them with their mother in Louisiana. Ingenuity comes into play when Mays has to build an escape vessel out of the junk in his junkyard. I don't want to give too much away, because it is both brilliant and thrilling at the same time. A great adventure follows in the crossing of the Gulf of Mexico.
Mr Miller's style of story-telling is engaging and readable. I enjoyed it from the first page to the last, in fact, I couldn't put it down ... I read it in one day! I will definitely recommend it to my friends.
Mr Miller's style of story-telling is engaging and readable. I enjoyed it from the first page to the last, in fact, I couldn't put it down ... I read it in one day! I will definitely recommend it to my friends.
April 11, 2022
Great book start to finish. I don't know if you can categorize this as sci-fi since this global warming is happening right now, but since it is taking place in the future it qualifies. There are no slow-moving parts of this story; it is told in wonderful detail. I really appreciated that time was taken to explain every item that was being used - solar energy, wind turbine, water gathering, fish farming, etc. The Krakes were ridiculous!!! I sincerely hope there are not real fish like those - how scary!! All the characters were relatable to my everyday life and I loved how each had great depth to their characterizations.
All and all this was a wonderful story to read. Two thumbs up :)
All and all this was a wonderful story to read. Two thumbs up :)
September 15, 2022
Imagine being on an island thats about to sink into this deep part of ocean called Sigsbee deep , you and your loved ones are surrounded by these crazy krake fishes that will eat anything on their ways and your only way out of the island is through those fishes so normal boats wouldn't work ! as always even when Natural disasters are against human beings , rather than uniting and helping each other they become rathar selfish and more of a savage ! And this Book shows an incredible depiction of what it would be like to live in such a crazy world where the ignorance of humans destroys earth and natural disasters , animals and even human beings are threatening your life .
April 11, 2022
I really enjoyed reading this book. Makes you stop and think what might happen if things get worse. Following Mays Jackson and his family as they battle to survive and create a way our of their island home and reunite with the mother of his two children. There's a nice balance between action, the engineering of the boats, and some really very touching moments. I thought the ending was a bit rushed, but then again it was still nicely done. Well worth a read if you're into near future apocalyptic style fiction.
May 9, 2022
I like books about catastrophic natural disasters and Sigsbee deep did not fail to deliver. Well Researched and good descriptions on the aftermath and construction of the submarine. I admire Mays for his determination to save his family and get off the island sinking to its doom. If I had run out of coffee and tea I’d probably just give up and accept my doomed fate !
August 28, 2022
Had technical issues and only read a few pages that were pretty action packed and left me wanting to read the rest.
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August 19, 2023Sigsbee Deep Review
I read the book in one day.It totally held my interest.The only problem was that it was too tec
hnical for me.Barring that I think Rick did a great job. 😀😁😃
I read the book in one day.It totally held my interest.The only problem was that it was too tec
hnical for me.Barring that I think Rick did a great job. 😀😁😃
March 4, 2024
A good concept plagued with inconsistencies.
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June 9, 2022
Makes you think. Easy to read, page-turner, even though there were few moments where I was confused by the fast pace it takes at times.
Loved Mays' character all along.
I would say, though, that this piece should be read by young adults in order to fully understand what's going on and how it relates to our possible demise if we don't take care of our planet.
Loved Mays' character all along.
I would say, though, that this piece should be read by young adults in order to fully understand what's going on and how it relates to our possible demise if we don't take care of our planet.
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