Into the Drowning Deep

I decided to pick this one up after reading the prequel “Rolling In The Deep”, a novella I really enjoyed. While this one has the same creepy, claustrophobic atmosphere it takes quite awhile for the action to begin. The first half of the novel takes the time to introduce the many characters and their motivation for wanting to find mermaids, with a lot of scientific explanation. About 100 pages in, I was regretting my decision to read. Maybe the length of the novella is what kept it interesting to me? But then, finally, shortly after setting sail the action slowly begins and then it doesn't stop until the end. It was the perfect blend of horror, gore and sci-fi.