This historical nonfiction title is another in a series by the author Brad Matsen who chronicles the adventures of two scuba divers/treasure hunters, John Chatterton and Richie Kohler. The storyline is unique, in that the emphasis is on discovering why the Titanic sank so quickly while being a brand new steel icon of the time.Intense writing portrays situations during present day and in the past in a historically accurate and detailed view. While multiple flashbacks set the quick tone, dialogue moves the story along in present day, in which vast details are revealed about ship building to help understand and quicken the pace. The dangerous underwater setting and flashbacks to 1912 set the tone for a nail-biting discovery on both fronts with many of the original, historical figures who were on the fateful liner that night.
Prominent characters, from the present day divers who make some startling discoveries about Titanic, to the actual seamen and ship builders during the Industrial Age, draw an accurate picture of the time they lived in and help make them relatable to any lover of history or adventure. The reader is drawn into the story with this sympathetic yet accurate depiction of why the Titanic sunk on April 14, 1912. - Kathy (Hamilton)
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I'm so happy to have come across your book review, especially today since the company I work for -- COUNTRY Financial -- is sponsoring a free Titanic mobile tour right there in Chandler! It's going on now through Sunday (April 19) in the parking lot of the Chandler Fashion Center. If you want to visit and want more details, go to www.countrytitanic.com. I read “Shadow Divers," about John Chatterton and Rich Kohler's daring dives and determination to identify a WWII U-boat. So, I can't wait to read about their further adventures in "Titanic's Last Secrets."
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