Shadow Zone

If the book didn't have so much going on. There was a lot going on, but nothing really happening that held my interest. I just found myself uninterested.

Focused more on one story line. Maybe focused more on Hannah and only Hannah and her story.

Sure.

It was okay. If you are a fan of Iris Johansen it might be worth reading. It was just not the same quality (in my opinion) as some of her other works.

I have read a lot of Iris Johansen's books, and enjoyed most of them a lot. I like the depth of her characters and the bigger picture story lines that she normally has. I was really looking forward to the continuation of the story about Marinth and whether or not it was the fabled Atlantis (which I think is what it is supposed to be). The idea eco-terrorism angle should have been interesting, but somehow just was not. I found all of the characters flat, which was disappointing since I have met most of them before and found them very interesting, but that was not present in this book. It was almost like too many past characters were brought together in this book and each individual one's personality got lost in the mix. Shadow Zone was not bad by any means, just not great - it was just okay. Many of Johansen's past books have been re-reads for me. This one will definitely not be.

Shadow Zone by Iris Johansen narrated by Jennifer Van Dyck
Date 2010
Unlike other work that I have read by her prior to this, I still found it a nice and easy read. Her characters are as always likable and this time around not as damaged as her previous protagonists.
Finding a civilisation underneath the sea, older than imagined, a question arose – what caused their decline? The answer is enough to get an international arms dealer involved. The result is a fast paced race against time.
I really enjoyed this book, it was everything I want in a read, it made me relax and kept me entertained.
The narrator Jennifer Van Dyck did a great job in making the characters voices fit their description in the book and making the reader like some better than others. Narration a 4.5 * rating.
The book in total--
5 * rating for sure
WaAr

This book was just uninteresting and I found it to be poorly written, the characters were shallow and the story bored me.

Had a hard time getting into this book. I really need to listen to demo before purchasing

Maybe

Hum...

No

The plot sounded interesting, but the characters are so shallow and the dialogue so painful that I couldn't continue listening. Don't waste a credit.

Yes, the narrator was not bad. Too bad the writing was so terrible.

It's a bad book

There was so much wrong.

It was fine but bad material

Disappointment - I usually like Iris Johansen

I guess it happens sometimes.

A plot. This book was a complete waste of time and money it was a silly book written for a six year old.

It was just just a empty book.

No

No

She should retire.

Yes, the characters were interesting.

The story was very predictable in several areas. I enjoyed the dolphins, the relationship with the main character's nephew. All the characters were developed. I really liked several of the characters and that made it a good read. The characters were very interesting. I wanted to know more about the characters, their past or experiences that made them who they were.

The characters were very interesting. I wanted to know more about the characters, their past or experiences that made them who they were.

The mix of competing commercial interests, philanthropic concerns, archeological, and government war use of the alga was interesting, however predictable.

Personally, I think the narrator made this book for me. The story was average with a couple of comic lines for relief. However, the narrator was wonderful with all the various accents and personalities.