Liner by Chris Coppel
David Easton believed his life was in complete ruins. He managed to scrape together just enough money for a one-way ticket on the fabulous Oceanis. It was the most luxurious liner afloat and he planned to revel in all its opulent pleasures until in the middle of the Atlantic crossing – he would leap from the fantail, thus ending his pain and misery. The problem was that he never dreamed that while counting down the hours until his death, he would meet Diana and together face horrors that threatened the ship and all aboard her. At first, it was just mental images and dreams, but as the days passed, their very reality began to bend beyond anything their minds could have imagined. Together they had to find what was happening to the Oceanis and how they could save the great liner and all her passengers.
4 OUT OF 4 STARS - “Liner is a 1960s book set on an ocean liner, the SS Oceanis. The story centers on the main character David Easton. He is a young man who faces neglect and mishaps from his family. He decides to kill himself because of how devastated he feels. He boards a cruise ship called the SS Oceanis with his vision of what he felt would be a “perfect death” (he had conjured up a “romantic notion of suicide”). On the ship he encounters a beautiful young lady, Diana who derails his plans of killing himself. Despite her overprotective parents, especially her mom, he finds himself falling in love with this beautiful, brave and witty woman. The story starts to take a dark turn as the ship gets infected with a strange occurrence that can’t be scientifically or humanly explained. Together Diana and David face this mysterious occurrence as the story takes a dark turn of events.
I really enjoyed the book Liner. It was fun and really captivating. The more I read the book the more intrigued I became. I loved the relationship between David and Diana. It was cute and funny with Diana’s never ending sarcasms. The author, Chris Coppel was able to show and prove his vast knowledge on science and the ocean in the book. The book gave me a thrill of a ride, from being perfectly normal to setting the readers into confusion and later taking a dark turn.
The writers use of words and style of writing showed that he knew what he was doing. I loved how the book had a mysterious feel at one point that builds up one’s eagerness and peaks one’s interest. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the book Liner. Naturally, I am not a fan of mystery books but this book had the right effects to get me all excited and intrigued by it.
To be honest I couldn’t point out one single negative aspect because of how perfectly written it was. If I was to have a negative view of the book it would be the reaction of everyone to the strange occurrences on the ship. I felt they were unrealistically calm on-board the ship. But then again I couldn’t possibly call that a negative aspect of the book.
The book in someway reminded me of the titanic because of how mightily the SS Oceanis. I really learnt a lot as I read the book. I recommend this book to people who love a good mix of romance and mystery combined. People who love their science will also love this book.
After careful reading, I can definitely say I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars.”
4 OUT OF 4 STARS - “Morgan McCarthy has to go to work on a Sunday and he is not happy about it. When his computer screen at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Communication Centre gives off an anomaly sensor, he is less than pleased to have to report that. But there is something wrong with sensor No 47, and a dispatch team sets out to rectify the issue. What they find on the ocean floor will leave them baffled, and give them long overdue answers.
David Easton's life is ruined. He has lost everything: His wife, his children, his career, and his apartment. Completely broke and lonely, he decided to end his misery by taking his own life, and he has found the perfect way to do it. He buys a one-way ticket on the most luxurious liner of its time, the Oceanis, and plans to dive into the freezing water in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. What David did not plan for was meeting the lovely, free-spirited Diana Olson. Despite having her over-protective mother watching her every move, she and David manage to fall in love and uncover a life-threatening mystery that plagues the liner and threatens the very existence of the passengers and crew on board.
Will David and Diana be able to piece together the strange and mind-bending happenings onboard the Oceanis in time to save the fabulous liner and the people on board? And will they be able to find the happy ending that David so desperately needs, and Diana wholeheartedly wants?
This is the first nautical fiction I have ever read and Liner by Chris Coppel has turned it into an experience that I will not forget. Liner is exceptional with all the elements needed to create a suspenseful thriller. The characters are well-formed and you experience every emotion with them, making you feel like you know them, and root for them to have a happy ending. Chris Coppel manages to draw you into the horror of everything that is happening on the Oceanis while making you believe in the blossoming romance between David and Diana. The ending was unsuspected and gave the story the dramatic exit it deserves.
I could honestly find nothing wrong with this book. All the characters (David, Diana, Commander Hess, and even Andrew) were well-formed and the story was properly outlined with an immaculate ending. The fast-paced writing style that Chris used worked well for the action and horror unfolding on the liner and made for a suspenseful and dramatic read. There is nothing about this book that I did not enjoy. Everything about it is phenomenal.
I could not find a single error, therefore I believe it was exceptionally well-edited. I give this book a rating of 4 out of 4 stars.
If you are looking for a fast-paced, nautical thriller, with a mix of love and romance, I will highly recommend that you read this book.
4 OUT OF 4 STARS - “When Morgan McCarthy notices an anomaly on his computer screen at the National Oceanis and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Communications Centre, he is reluctant to call it in. The last time had been a false alarm, so his reluctance was understandable. However, the constant beeping of the machine helps him make up his mind as he begins to suspect something must really be wrong with sensor No 47 on the ocean floor. As the dispatch team sets out to rectify the issue, what they find will bend the borders of reality and answer a question that has lingered for 60 years.
David Easton is a research microbiologist who has had quite a rough life. He resolves to end his life by plunging into the sea, but his life trajectory is altered when he befriends Diana. Their love story and the fate of the 2722 passengers that disappear with the SS Oceanis ensures that this adventure story plunges forward at breakneck speed. What's the connection between the anomaly on Morgan's computer and David's situation aboard the SS Oceanis? This is a tale of the powerful force of mother nature and the secrets that lie eternally buried on the ocean floor.
Liner by Chris Coppel is a book I found difficult to put down. From the first page to the last, Coppel took me on a journey into the depths of the ocean aboard the SS Oceanis. The story was divided into two parts. The first part focused on David Easton and the events that led to the disappearance of the SS Oceanis over 60 years prior. Its disappearance and the events that led to it proved to be inexplicable until strange signals were picked up from the ocean floor about 60 years later. The second part focused on the accidental discovery of the ship and the final resolution for all persons who had been affected by that tragedy. Also, the love story—between David and Diana—woven into this narrative gave it a romantic appeal and contributed to making it an even more compelling read.
The author's storytelling ability was evident throughout his writing. His descriptions of the sea, the ship, and the articulate portrayal of the events aboard the SS Oceanis were quite incredible. I especially enjoyed his description of the design and layout of the cruise ship. Also, the way he described earthquakes and the shifting of tectonic plates to create a tsunami had me awestruck. The relationship between David and Diana and the suffering of characters like Mrs. Hess were the highlights of this story, in my opinion.
I didn't find anything worth hating about this book. The characters—David, Diana, Morgan, and more—were well developed. The plot was spellbinding and suspenseful; I was constantly trying to connect the dots between the two events that were separated by 60 years. I did not find a single error in the book, so I believe it was exceptionally well edited. I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars and recommend it to lovers of maritime adventure and romance stories.”
5 OUT OF 5 STARS - “Liner by Chris Coppel is the story of David Easton, a man whose life is in ruins. He books one-way passage on the luxury ship Oceania from which he intends to leap and end once and for all his lonely and painful life. But before he can go through with it, he meets Diana and suddenly things are not so bleak. Could he find in her something to live for? Strange and unexplainable things begin to occur on aboard Oceania, and David and Diana together must race against the clock to uncover what is truly going on in order to save the great liner and its passengers. ⠀
I found Liner to be an intriguing and suspenseful thriller crafted by a master storyteller. It is one of those rare books that you can find yourself immersed in and the rest of the world temporarily vanishes. The central characters are dynamic, relatable and genuine and put me a mind of Jack and Rose in Titanic. Their dialogue crisp and often full of sardonic wit. It is a story that grips the readers imagination and pulls them breathlessly to a grand climax. If this is an example of Chris Coppel’s quality of writing I most assuredly plan to dive into his catalogue of work.” ⠀
FIVE STARS: What's a book! “As a self-proclaimed avid reader and lover of thrillers, I must say Liner is just an impeccable book with all the elements good thrillers should have.
The situations, thoughts, circumstances and endeavours the main character, David Easton, endure are along similar lines to those experienced by character Jack from Titanic. Both of their lives are far from being perfect, but they meet someone, fall in love and they start looking at the world with different eyes. Author Coppel has efficiently created a gripping and compelling atmosphere through well-turned characters and a proper outline of the story and an immaculate climax. Liner’s characters learn lessons, but they also teach morals.
This narrative is not lacking or faulty in any particular way and its ending will certainly throw readers for a loop!l.”
FIVE STARS: Intrigue and suspense “This is not the first book by author Chris Coppel that I read, and it certainly will not be the last. I really enjoyed the accurate atmosphere that he creates for each story, and the creative world building for each plot. And, “Liner” was not the exception.
To begin with, the plot perfectly mixed intrigue and suspense. The reveals of information trickle in a steady pace that kept me biting my nails throughout the course of the novel. Also, there are certain twists and turns in the characters' experiences that make the tale even more catching and difficult to put down.
All in all, I enjoyed this book very much and I will definitely recommend it for thriller and suspense lovers.”
FIVE STARS: The plot takes many interesting aspects “Nautical fiction is something that readers can't ignore because of the adventure and experience they provide. 'Liner' is one of them by Chris Coppel and it is all about David Easton and his life. Tired of his life, David plans to take a voyage on a luxurious ship called Oceanis. But there, he also has to face many ills. Anyway, he meets a woman named Diana. Both of them patch up and start to find love from each other. Again, things become strange when unusual things start to take place in the liner. Things turned worse day by day. The story improves as the couple has to find what's the real problem.
Filled with suspense and twists, the plot takes many interesting aspects. While Titanic was about romance and drama, this was about love, cliffhanger, horror, and survival.”
FIVE STARS: Great suspense novel “David Easton gathered all his belongings and got on board the Oceanis, a luxurious ocean liner, which he thought would change his destiny. And so it was, just that it was a little different than what he expected. When he met Diana, who was traveling with her parents on the ocean liner, strange things began to happen.
I really enjoyed this reading written by Chris Coppel. This is not the first book I read by this author but in my opinion this one is the best. I loved this suspense story and how he managed to create a very entertaining story. I certainly recommend it.”
5 OUT OF 5 STARS - “I love ocean liners and the paranormal. Liner by Chris Coppel blends both perfectly.
David Easton is tired of his life and books passage on the Oceanis planning on committing suicide mid-way through the voyage. He didn't plan on meeting Diana. Instead of planning to die, now he and Diana must try to save the passengers and the liner from the supernatural.
Great book! It's reads similar to the Titanic movie with the paranormal thrown in. I couldn't put this down! One of my favorite books of 2021..” ⠀
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