Deep Hex

The Deep Series, Book 6

By: Nick Sullivan

Narrated by: Nick Sullivan

A new home can bring new friends...new adventures...and new dangers.

Boone Fischer and Emily Durand have settled down in the Turks and Caicos—specifically, the picturesque island of Grand Turk. But a chance encounter with a dive boat from a nearby island leads them to pull up stakes again, if only temporarily. The couple take the Lunasea across to South Caicos—The Big South—an island with a rich history...not all of it virtuous.

An unidentified body discovered in an underwater cave system may have been the victim of a murder, but the manner of death is bizarre. Boone and Emily find themselves in the ensnared by events once more, but resolving this mystery may come at a steep price.

©2023 Nick Sullivan & Wild Yonder Press (P)2023 Nick Sullivan & Wild Yonder Press

Another Great Book From Nick Sullivan

Overall enjoyed every bit of it, enjoyed Emily throwing the boat hard over to toss the bad guys

Love this author/narrator!

I really enjoy Nick Sullivan’s writing and his narration really makes his novels come alive.

Nick Sullivan is Outstanding as both Author…

… and narrator. I did not receive this book for free and have no other reason to give it a 5 Star review other than that the author deserves it. This is the 6th book in this standalone series. I like listening to books in order for some continuity in character development however if you’ve never listened to any of the books in this series, this is a fine place to begin. I can almost guarantee you will want to go back and listen to the previous books once you’ve listened to one.
Boone Fischer and Emily Durandare back for a new adventure! They’ve moved to a new island of Grand Turk but end up taking a trip to South Caicos. While there Boone does have more than one altercation and being a man of few words is actually able to speak his way out of one of them becoming physical. For him, his stature often does the speaking for him.
When a body turns up being found murdered mysteriously it becomes even more mysterious when a pouch is found in the body’s mouth. It’s generally used to ward off evil but obviously not for this man. Boone and Emily suspect a wealthy secretive Russian might be behind the death but they must be able to prove it.
Nick Sullivan’s depiction of the area and the people is so brilliantly detailed. Having never been to the Caribbean islands I would have no idea what the area looks like. With the details he provides I can picture every place in my mind. From the local bars and restaurants to the locals who live there and even the bodies that pop up occasionally.
Aside from the descriptiveness the story and characters are believable. The plot is plausible and makes sense. There’s actually a story here that I could believe.
Sullivan’s own narration is of course spot on. I’ve enjoyed listening to him over the years, his accents are absolutely great.
This book has my VERY HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION.
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Excellent Storytelling

I am continuously surprised and blown away by the storytelling ability of Nick Sullivan. The best part about a narrator becoming an author is they know how to write AND perform the story. Nick's been doing this for multiple books now, but every new story in The Deep series has gotten better and better. The way Sullivan can intertwine his local (and researched) knowledge of these areas with his knowledge of diving is tough to beat.

Deep Hex is a bit of a slow build, but once it starts up, it STARTS UP. Sullivan really packed quite a bit into this one. Having me trying to figure things out early and guessing what the heck was going on multiple times. I love when a book can baffle me this much, even after reading multiple books by Sullivan himself. He's still able to keep me guessing.

I think the heart and soul of these books are the humor, though. Sure, they have the Michael Bay stuff blowing up and the masterful storytelling. But the heart of these characters, especially Emily, is their ability to make jokes and the most inappropriate time. It breaks me every time. The ability to do that and not bring me out of the story is nothing short of masterful.

It's getting harder and harder to give any info about these books without any spoilers, but just know that even though it's a new island. Boone and Emily are in for it in Deep Hex. And if you've read every other book in this series - you're in for a treat. Another home run for Sullivan. I couldn't put it down.

nice entertaining book 6

this book has plenty of exciting events , although not as harrowing as the title my suggest it does have some intriguing weapon use , gotta love Em's attitude and quips.

Best Deep So Far

The Derp series gets better and better. The characters get richer with each adventure. Love the little local details. Dive at 4 of the 6 locations. Fun to remember and check out new spots. Anxious for next addition.

Great series

I'm amazed that this author can write so many fantastic novels, I hope that he never stops writing. His books are some of the best Entertainment  I have read and worth the time to read them. Thank you for a very fun entertaining read.

Deep series number 6

This is another fun island adventure with Boone and Emily ! Looking forward to the next one.

Love this series!

I absolutely love this series! I'm always in the mood for an awesome Caribbean adventure with Boone and Emily! (and occasionally their other friends from other series by other authors) This time their story takes place in the Turks and Caicos. What I love most about this series is the history and cultures I learn about while enjoying a good story. As I write this review, I'm enjoying a Ting! If you've followed this series or like Jamaican food, you'll know what it is! Thanks Nick Sullivan for another great book and another great narration! Looking forward to the next story!

New location and new villains great story

“Deep Hex”, the sixth book in “The Deep” series of audiobooks is both familiar and exciting while also feeling rather personal in a few ways. The author and narrator of the series, Nick Sullivan, has taken his listeners to many beautiful and exciting places in his previous stories encompassing the Caribbean, where the water is crystal clear, and the beaches are warm and sandy. The familiar part is that the author does not disappoint in that the audiobook is another exciting and action filled adventure where Boone and Emily stumble into some very tough situations while being a valuable part of the local dive community. In these Caribbean Island communities, everyone knows everyone else and wants to assist where they can. If you like stories that are more than just fun in the sun, I would recommend you pick this audiobook up and give it a try. The story telling and narration are wonderfully done.

The story was more personal for me because I have set foot on the islands of Turks and Caicos. Not only have I visited these islands, but I also care for a pair of rescue donkeys (not from the islands), and Mr. Sullivan includes equines as a part of this story as well. I have to say, we never ran into one in the wild while visiting. As with the other tales in The Deep series, our two main characters have been asked to assist in a diving engagement, this time in the far north of the Caribbean Islands chain, only to find themselves wrapped up in a high-level assassination attempt with some very bad and highly influential people. The story was fun, exciting, and even for it being the sixth in the series, it still held many surprises and mysteries that needed to be resolved. It is the kind of story that one could find themselves reading on the beach in some warm part of the world.

I would like to express my thanks to the author for keeping the main characters consistent across the series. It just seems so natural to slide right into a new environment and not have to get to know the main characters, it is like when old friends get together again after a period away. Both Boone and Emily are as cheeky as in the previous audiobooks but still caring and fun-loving. The banter, fun, and interactions just make the book feel more real and relatable. The new location is described in detail so one gets a good idea of the beauty of the islands, I would recommend a visit to people who have not been. The history and trivia the author uses helps readers to better know the surroundings and understand the local folks. Multiple localized dialects and interactions brings the characters to life as well. I will say that I do not recommend you skip the chapter containing the author’s notes at the end of the audiobook, as these have been some of my favorite chapters to listen to in each audiobook. Here the author gives us insight into what was from real experiences/people and what was made up to fit the story. In some cases, it was a blend of the two to resolve the problem at hand. Keep these going in each new audiobook.

The story quickly uncovers information on a possible drug ring when a local finds a few packages containing an illegal substance. Not only did I learn more about diving in this audiobook, but I also gleaned some insight into the drug trade. I have never heard the term square grouper used in referring to a lost bundle of such illegal substances. I’m sure it was not the authors intent, but educational none the less. The descriptive nature of the island, the people, and the food brought me back to when I had visited. I recall even being on the beach when the locals brought in fresh conch, and we were able to enjoy it right out of the shell. I found the ability of the author to tie-in previous events from the other audiobooks in the series, referring to past experiences or events, it helped me to recall the events that happened getting the character to where they are today.

Mr. Sullivan included some more modern references to news and events such as the Russian/Ukrainian war happening at the time of the audiobook’s publishing and this review. But there was a fair amount of focus on more local events or traditions that included things such as voodoo. Both aspects help to make the book feel bigger in scale, but also more a small community like the islands often are. I even had to laugh when Mr. Sullivan talked about the island glow worms. As a tourist, I went on a night cruise to observe these wonderful creatures and the mystery of their glowing. Talking about wonderful creatures, I will have to take up an argument with the author when he pokes a bit at cat people. Watch out as us cat people can finds ways of getting revenge, just like the animals themselves.

Speaking of the audiobook’s narration, I have to say that Mr. Sullivan has this down perfectly. From the many different accents including local island folk, to British, and even Russian, each of these just flowed smoothly. Even the female voiced characters were done exceptionally well when it comes to narration. There were no noticeable audio artifacts such as pops, background noise, or swallows. A sign of a true professional. I had nothing negative to say about the narration itself, only to keep the newer audiobooks in the series coming.

For parents and younger audiences, I would say that this audiobook should be geared towards older teenagers to adults. I did not note any vulgar language, but the audiobook does contain some aspects of both drugs, the occult and graphic violence. Due to these, I would say the audiobook is intended for mature audiences or listeners that do not have an issue with any of these items above.

In summary, the story and narration are solid. In some ways I can say that it felt like a The Deep series audiobook as after six total thus far, but that is a good thing. There were enough twists and turns that kept me guessing and again, placing the story in a new location always makes me wonder how it will be different from the others. I would have expected a bit more diving in the story, but in this one, that seemed to take a side seat from how the others focused on it. Again, not a bad thing, just different. I would recommend you give these audiobooks a listen as it is just good entertainment in a beautiful setting.

Disclaimer: This audiobook was provided free of charge by the author, narrator, and/or publisher in exchange for posting a non-bias review.