Neo-Noir Scuba Diving Novels by Darcy Kieran
Darcy Kieran’s neo-noir novels have a scuba diving flavor somewhere in the story, although not always at the forefront.
We cannot always be underwater — but we can always pretend to be!
The Making of a Neon Noir Hitman
Hunting The Bullies With Saltwater Blood
Crime Thriller
The line between predator and protector rusts faster than steel.
Beneath the murky waters of Boston Harbor, a mysterious scuba diver plants a ticking time bomb on a container ship. His mission accomplished, he slips away into the night. But the chance filming of a young couple captures the diver’s pickup truck on camera, setting off an electrifying game of cat and mouse.
Meet Ken Sullivan, a hardened Boston Irish mob enforcer whose weathered face tells a thousand stories of violence, now yearning for the sweet embrace of retirement. Further north, grief-stricken engineer Connor O’Connor, haunted by memories of his beloved wife lost to a reckless drunk driver, embarks on a relentless quest for justice — a journey that unknowingly places him in the crosshairs of the Irish mob’s dark intentions. Meanwhile, high school sweethearts Harper and Mia dreamily plan their future amidst sun-kissed Mediterranean beaches, their laughter mingling with the sound of gentle waves and distant seagulls. In a race against time, detective Laura Dubois meticulously untangles a web of cryptic clues, her heart pounding as she strives to avert impending chaos before more explosions erupt — both in the harbor and within the fragile lives intertwined in this tangled tale.
As their paths converge, hidden loyalties are tested, and shocking secrets are revealed from Boston to Key Largo via Montreal, Cap d’Agde, and Miami Beach. Amidst the vibrant, pulsating glow of neon lights cascading over the thrumming dance floors of South Beach, a glimmer of hope dances like a fragile flame, beckoning those yearning for salvation from their pasts. But the clock is ticking down.
Can weary Ken Sullivan finally find solace in retirement, shedding the burdens of his past like autumn leaves? Will Connor’s profound sorrow shroud his vision, leaving him vulnerable to the insidious machinations of the mob lurking in the shadows? Will Harper and Mia embark on their adult journey bathed in the warmth of their dreams, or will life’s harsh realities snatch them from their wishes? And is Laura fated to wander the same dark path as her sister, ensnared by a tragic legacy that echoes through time?
Immerse yourself in this neo-noir thriller to find out. With unforgettable characters and high-stakes action, The ‘Making of a Hitman’ will keep you guessing until the final page.
Read it now during your surface interval!
Several characters of this captivating novel gracefully reemerge in the pages of The Mystery of The Blue Dragon, weaving a rich tapestry of interconnection. Set against a backdrop where underwater intrigue dances with land-based adventures, the events of this novel unfold in a time that precedes the enigmatic tale of the Blue Dragon. Yet fear not — the captivating narratives are crafted in such a way that you can easily immerse yourself in either story as standalone gems of literary delight, should you desire. You’re the boss!
Mystery of The Blue Dragon (Enriched Edition)
“Mystery of The Blue Dragon: A Neo-Noir Dive Into Crime, Passion, and The Abyss” is a crime saga with a heavy dose of romance, drama, intrigue, and scuba diving.
When a chance encounter with a DEA agent leads scuba diving instructor Nollaig and computer hacker Sierra into a dangerous double life of scuba diving and cybercrime in a mission to take down a shady drug and gun-smuggling operation, they must face their personal demons and fight against a corrupt system to save their own life and accept that adversity can be a door to a better future.
Nollaig is a scuba diving instructor trainer with successful dive businesses in Miami and Key Largo, Florida, associated with GASI, the Global Association of Scuba Instructors (a fictitious dive training agency).
When he meets Lucy, an undercover DEA agent, his life is changed forever. As they become entangled in a dangerous mission to take down a drug and gun smuggling ring with help from hacker Sierra, Nollaig’s world is thrown into chaos. Forced to flee Miami, Nollaig and Sierra will eventually find refuge on a tropical island, working as dive instructors with fake IDs while fighting against bad capitalism, corrupt governments, and unsafe dive operators. But the consequences of their mission still linger, and they will have to come to terms with their past in order to move forward.
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Operation Blue Dragon: A Vigilante’s Perfect Storm
Love, betrayal, and revenge collide on a tropical island as a scuba diving instructor in exile and his hacker friend cross paths with a lethal hit woman on a mission for justice.
In a world where corruption thrives beneath the serene surface of tropical waters, Nollaig “Noll” Durand and Sierra Fleming find themselves entangled in a web of deceit and danger. Formerly betrayed and forced into hiding by a nefarious business partner, Noll seeks redemption while Sierra, a skilled hacker and loyal friend, stands by his side. Their quest for justice takes a perilous turn when they uncover a sinister operation involving toxic waste and the trafficking of young women to a sadistic billionaire’s private island.
A vengeful assassin with a haunting past of her own joins them. Drawn together by circumstance, Noll and Sierra are both captivated and conflicted by her fierce determination. As alliances blur and desires collide, they must navigate treacherous waters to expose the billionaire’s atrocities and protect the ocean they hold dear.
But in a world where power protects the wicked and justice is elusive, their plans unravel, and they become the hunted. With danger closing in, they must take matters into their own hands, delivering a brutal reckoning to those who believe themselves untouchable.
“Operation Blue Dragon” is a gripping neo-noir tale of vengeance, redemption, and the enduring power of friendship in the face of darkness. Join Noll, Sierra, and their friend as they navigate the murky depths of morality, where the line between hero and villain blurs, and only the strongest will survive.
Read it now during your surface interval!
Shadows on Ocean Drive
“Shadows on Ocean Drive” is a neo-noir crime novel with elements of thriller, mystery, drama, and romance added to a unique scuba diving component.
When framed for a devastating building collapse, an engineer-turned-Uber driver must join forces with a mysterious runaway as they attempt to take down an insidious criminal syndicate and find safety in the depths of the sea.
“Noir” is not for everybody. It’s mostly an acquired taste.
Reasons To Love Scuba Diving Novels
Scuba diving opens the door to a fascinating world beneath the waves, and scuba diving novels can be a breath of fresh air, or should I say, a lungful of compressed air? 😄
Here are some whimsical reasons why scuba divers should dive headfirst into scuba diving novels.
- 1) Deep Dive Daydreams: You know those moments when you’re stuck on dry land, daydreaming about your next dive adventure? Well, scuba diving novels are your underwater escape. They’ll transport you to the deep blue sea, even when you’re stuck in a bus in rush-hour traffic.
- 2) No Nitrogen Narcosis: Reading about underwater exploits won’t give you the giggles like nitrogen narcosis, but it will provide a good dose of adventure without any pressure-related side effects.
- 3) Underwater Intrigue: Forget spy novels; scuba diving novels are all about underwater intrigue. From hidden treasures to sunken secrets, these books plunge you into a world of mystery and discovery that would make James Bond jealous.
- 4) Fishy Friends: Ever wonder what it’s like to commune with marine life or solve underwater mysteries? Scuba diving novels introduce you to fictional friends with fins and scales, giving you a taste of the aquatic social scene.
- 5) Equipment-Free Reading: Unlike your trusty scuba gear, books don’t require maintenance or regular servicing. No need to rinse, dry, or inspect pages for corrosion.
- 6) No Decompression Required: You can devour these novels without worrying about surface intervals. Feel free to binge-read; there’s no need for decompression stops between chapters.
- 7) Weatherproof Adventures: Rain or shine, you can embark on these underwater adventures. No weather cancellations here – just grab your favorite drink and dive into a good book.
- 8) Expand Your Dive Bucket List: Scuba diving novels may inspire you to add new dive destinations to your bucket list. Who knows, your next underwater escapade might be the result of a literary recommendation.
So, whether you’re a seasoned diver or just someone who’s “wading” into the world of scuba, these novels promise a world of aquatic amusement and escapism. Get ready to submerge yourself in captivating stories that make the ocean’s depths come alive on the page!