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Unfathomed

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Copyright © 2018 Ralph Kern
2016
Mystery; Science Fiction
2025
1 time
See 72
Prologue
1 - Day 1
2 - Day 2
3 - Day 2
4 - Day 2
5 - Day 2
6 - Day 2
7 - Day 3
8 - Day 3
9 - Day 3
10 - Day 3
11 - Day 3
12 - Day 3
13 - Day 3
14 - Day 3
15 - Day 4
16 - Day 4
17 - Day 4
18 - Day 5
19 - Day 6
20 - Day 6
21 - Day 6
22 - Day 7
23 - Day 8
24 - Day 9
25 - Day 9
26 - Day 9
27 - Day 10
28 - Day 11
29 - Day 12
30 - Day 13
31 - Day 13
32 - Day 13
33 - Day 14
34 - Day 14
35 - Day 15
36 - Day 15
37 - Day 16
38 - Day 16
39 - Day 17
40 - Day 17
41 - Day 17
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63 - Day 24
64 - Day 24
65 - Day 24
66 - Day 25
67 - Day 25
68 - Day 26
69 - Day 26
70 - Day 27
Epilogue
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A science fiction series written by Ralph Kern.

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The mainsail had been ripped away in a storm a week before, leaving no respite from the unrelenting sun.
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The two-lane all-weather running track circumnavigated the deck of Atlantica. It was mostly empty at 9:30 pm other than the occasional couple strolling the deck, who were easily avoided. The majority of people left top side were clustered near the neon-lit bars by the pools, thumping music washing out from the oases of revelry.

Jack concentrated hard as he ran, one foot in front of the prosthetic other. His pace would have put most people to shame, but for him it was a mere shadow of his former top physical ability. Long months recuperating in Walter Reed Army Medical Center had helped; they had an okay fitness regime in there, but it wasn't up to Marine Force Recon standards by any stretch.

His step was heavy as he thudded his way along the track, the rail to his left. Darkness had set in, with just the light from the bars, stars, and the waning moon illuminating the deck. He'd finally switched to shorts, having snuck up one of the lesser-used stairwells so as few people as possible could see his... Problem.

As he rounded the flow rider and mini golf course at the stern of the ship, he could see another figure running the opposite way toward him. Jack looked down at the tan asphalt, not wanting to make eye contact.

"Hey," a familiar voice called out as he sensed the figure approaching him.

Oh, for god's sake! It was her. Jack looked up to see Laurie's lycra-clad athletic body.

"Oh, hi," Jack said as both came to a halt on the fresh, breezy deck. Laurie lightly jogged on the spot, her exposed skin glistened with perspiration.

"You never came back." Laurie raised an eyebrow at Jack.

"Yeah, I kinda got distracted with something."

"Something?" Laurie's eyes were twinkling with reflected light. "Something that caused you not to return a girl's precious after-sun lotion. Which was sorely needed, I might add."

"About that..." Jack said, feeling sheepish he'd effectively ran off with a lady's belongings. "I'm sorry."

"It's okay. I guess you saw the Captain's announcement, too. Back to Nassau, huh? Well, it was beautiful. I certainly don't mind a second look at the place."

The breeze, annoying when trying to sunbathe and refreshing when jogging, was now freezing on their sweat-slickened bodies.

"I'm getting cold. Want some company for your run?" Laurie asked, still bouncing from one foot to the other.

Jack desperately tried to think of an excuse, but none was forthcoming.

"Come on," Laurie punched Jack playfully in the chest. "I'll try not to leave you in the dust."

 

Added: 15-Sep-2021
Last Updated: 09-Dec-2025

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From amazon.com:

The M/S Atlantica, the most advanced cruise ship in the world, is lost.

In an instant, the world as they know it vanishes. Land is gone. Fuel, food, and hope begin to dwindle.

US Marine Jack Cohen, still recovering from horrific injuries sustained in the Middle East, boards the Atlantica for a peaceful Caribbean cruise, hoping for a reprieve from his nightmares. But when the ship is attacked, his brief respite shatters. Once again, Jack finds himself in battle, defending the Atlantica against a ruthless enemy hunting them and a hidden threat lurking within.

On these mysterious, uncharted seas the key to their survival lies with a Navy warship equally stranded. Together, they must pool their dwindling resources, fend off relentless attacks, and uncover the truth of their predicament.

What happened to the world they left behind? And will they ever find their way back? The answers lie on a perilous journey where courage, ingenuity, and resilience are their only lifelines.

Brace yourself for a thrilling voyage into the unknown, where every decision could mean life or death.

Unfathomed, a military science fiction thriller which will appeal to anyone who enjoyed Lost, BSG or The Last Ship.

Unfathomed is just the kind of book I like to read. It's a fast-paced thriller that keeps you guessing until the end. With a blend of mystery, action, and science fiction, it's something you'd expect from a Lee Child/Blake Crouch hybrid. I loved this book, as I have with all Kern's work, and can't wait for the sequel!
Nathan Hystad, Best-selling author of The Event

Strong character development. Believable action sequences. Solid research into modern ocean-going technology. An interesting premise. These ingredients all add up to a compelling and exciting read.
Robert M. Campbell, Best-selling author of the Trajectory Series

All in all a superb book, written to a very high standard, with sympathetic characters, an increasingly complex yet believable plot, and one of the best near-future thrillers I've read in a long while.
Brian G Turner, Author of The Gathering
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