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Hardcover: 400 pages
Publisher: Random House (30 Jun 2004)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0375508589
ISBN-13: 978-0375508585
Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.5 x 3.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 169,893 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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'Superlative .... If the publishers are dreaming of another Perfect Storm, they may get their wish.' --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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February 1945. The war is almost over and Britain and America rule the waves. Sixty young Nazi soldiers are stranded underwater in U-Boat U-869 with barely enough fuel to make it home. The commander must decide whether to carry on to America and risk death in the pursuit of glory, or to admit defeat and return home. He decides to risk it. September 1991. Two deep-sea wreck divers receive a tip-off from a local fisherman about a site off the New Jersey coast. What they discover defies belief: a Nazi U-boat, 230 feet underwater. The recommended limit for diving is 130 feet, but John Chatterton and Richie Kohler know that if they don't take the risk, the mystery of the wreck will remain unsolved. Shadow Divers is the extraordinary story of the six-year quest for Hitler's lost sub. In the attempt to identify the sunken U-boat and its crew, the team teach themselves German, turn back fanatics and conspiracy theorists, and piece together an incredible story. In between, they make some of the most daring and dangerous scuba dives ever attempted. This is a gripping and compellingly readable account of human courage in the face of remarkable odds. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Real life adventure!, 29 Jun 2004

By	Walter Kilgore (LIVERPOOL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shadow Divers (Hardcover)

My reading tastes have always been fiction: action, adventure, thrillers, and since going away to college two years ago I have not had time for any fun reading, But started this book last week and then could not put it down. It is TRUE action adventure!This is the story of two deep sea wreck divers who dive into a long lost wreck in over 200 feet of water, which they identify as a German U-boat. The book follows the lives of these two men as they attempt to discover the identity of the U-boat and discover things about themselfs. There lives are greatly changed by the discovery, Jobs changed, marriages lost, diving companions killed on the wreck, and lost to the bottle.The story is more than just about the men's dives on the wreck and there attempt to discover its identity, and the adventure involved in such an endeavor, but also about the characters (which are rich in this story) involved, the history behind the boat and Hitlers 3rd Riech. there is so much to learn on every page. In the end though it is the under water action that kept me enthralled. If you read this book you will gain an appreciation of the wonders and dangers of deep water diving.

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5.0 out of 5 stars I could almost feel the nitrogen bubbling!, 7 April 2006

By	STEPHEN BRIGGS (Macclesfield, Cheshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shadow Divers: How Two Men Discovered Hitler's Lost Sub and Solved One of the Last Mysteries of World War II (Paperback)

One of the best diving books I have read. Very exciting, well written, portrays a sense of adventure, human tradgedy, competitive spirit and eventually common purpose. As a diver I can't understand why they took the risks that they did, it was simply not worth it, but I know my limits and it was great reading about guys who were pushing theirs. The risks taken in the final push was just amazing, totally crazy and breathtaking, by this time my own pulse had risen, my breathing rate had increased and I could almost feel the nitrogen bubbling!

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5.0 out of 5 stars You can taste the fear..., 24 Sep 2004

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This review is from: Shadow Divers (Hardcover)

I don't write reviews for books, but I will for this one. As a diver this book is fascinating. As someone disinterested in history, this has changed my mind.
This is a book you won't want to put down until the mystery is solved. And even then you'll want to carry on reading it just to find out what happens to the divers. Along the way you'll feel cold and claustrophobic just as the divers did, you'll share their disappointment and sorrow for comrades lost.You'll even yearn to know more about the German submariners.
This book is expertly written with a very vivid writing style. The experiences of the divers are shared ones and the WWII background fascinating. I have not read a book like it, but hope to find more.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Shadow Divers
A superbly gripping tale of endeavour, courage and adventure. One of the best true life stories I have read.

Published 21 days ago by Mr. G. S. Day

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Read - particulary if you are a diver
Was given teh book by one of my dive mates, as all the crew have read the book and passed it on with a lot of "you must read this....". Read more

Published 2 months ago by Mike Battie

5.0 out of 5 stars A great read!
A true adventure story! A group of divers discover a WW2 German U-boat in an area where none are recorded to have sunk. Read more

Published 3 months ago by P. Younger

5.0 out of 5 stars best diving book out there
Very enjoyable read. It is quite obvious that some details have been exaggerated, some left out, but overall content is very good. Anyone into diving should read this.

Published 4 months ago by Toomas Kontson

5.0 out of 5 stars The best dive you can do from the easy chair
If you are a diver yourself - and particularly if you are a wreck diver - reading this book will bring you back the memory of the smell of salvages items. Read more

Published 23 months ago by Knulp Rittmeyer

5.0 out of 5 stars Shadow Divers
This has to rate as one of the most gripping books I have ever read! A detective story and pulse accelerating tale of diving adventures and missadventures. Read more

Published on 21 Jul 2007 by Mr. S. J. Husband

5.0 out of 5 stars Shadow Divers
A fantastic book, it took me just four days to finish reading this book whilst away on holiday. The book explains diving in a way that a non-diver can understand how dangerous... Read more

Published on 13 Jul 2007 by Mr. D. J. Phelan

5.0 out of 5 stars What a great read!
I've just finished reading this book and I just had to write this review! I couldn't put this book down! You can really picture everything that's happening as you read! Read more

Published on 18 April 2007 by G. Silander

3.0 out of 5 stars Diver Reviews Diving Book
I have read a few separate books concerning both Richie Koller and John Chatterton and were reasonably impressed by their exploits and therefore started this with great... Read more

Published on 18 April 2007 by C. REID

5.0 out of 5 stars The best read ever!!
Having just read this book i can honestly say i have never read one better.I was unable to put it down and finished it in two sittings. Read more

Published on 7 Jan 2007 by D. Patterson

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