BENEATH

THE DEEP

Two Time 2nd Place Award Finalist in Speculative Fiction Genre

Selah Awards 2022 & Christian Indie Awards 2023

Do you believe in sea monsters?

A shiver of fear, deep and primal, ran through her. It was an eye. A ginormous eye. Yellow, reptilian, with a gleam of intelligence. Resurrected from the depths of time itself.

Oceanographer Morgan Sullivan has always loved sea monster legends, and her uncle Daniel always had the best. But when her uncle goes missing under mysterious circumstances, the key to his survival might unleash a secret the world isn’t ready for. Every question leads to another, each more cryptic than the last. From the snowy fields of Iowa to the slopes of Haleakala volcano and to the ocean depths, as the search goes on Morgan finds that the biggest challenge comes from within herself. How far is she willing to go for the answers she seeks? And what is she willing to sacrifice?

What People Are Saying:

  • "Just What I Was Looking For!"

    “I needed to read a novel just like this one. Author Andrea Chatman had me at the get-go with her breath-hitching tale. I wanted to join Morgan Sullivan, quirky Keoni, and the elusive Uncle Daniel on the ensuing odyssey from the very first page. I love when that happens. If you’re looking for a delicious blend of suspense, romantic tension, sea monsters, and science, I highly recommend Beneath the Deep. It does not disappoint. My last word? Bring on the sequel!”

    -Colleen P.

  • "Fast thrilling read!"

    “A fun, fast-moving YA science fantasy. With the help of science and clues from scripture and ancient mythology, Morgan Sullivan, a sort of oceanographer Nancy Drew, follows the trail of her missing sea-monster-loving uncle into the depths. There she finds real monsters and a modern Ahab obsessed with killing them. Great imaginative stuff!!”

    -Keith K.

  • "Sea Monsters, Mysteries, and More!"

    “Such a fun book--kept me up way too many nights! Loved the author's great characters, stellar plot, and scientific background. I'll never go out onto the ocean again without remembering what may, indeed, be there "beneath the deep"!”

    -Dawn S.

  • "Loved this book!"

    “This year I delved into books outside my normal genres and Beneath the Deep did not disappoint! Loved the suspense, mystery and well developed characters. Even if speculative/fantasy is not your thing, give this book a try.”

    -Margie W.

  • "Fun Story!"

    “This book was a fun read. I was drawn into the story right away and didn't want to put it down. The science aspect of It was written from a biblical world view which I greatly appreciated, but the story wasn't preachy which i often find cheesy in many novels from Christian authors. All around it was an enjoyable book and I'm looking forward to reading what Andrea has next!”

    -Amy J.