The Chamber: A Novel
And Then There Were None meets The Last Breath in this tense and suspenseful locked-room thriller that takes place inside a hyperbaric chamber from the author of the “brilliant, twisted, and oh so clever” (Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author) novel The Last Thing to Burn.

Six experienced saturation divers are locked inside a hyperbaric chamber. Calm and professional, they know that rapid decompression would be fatal and so they work in shifts, breathing helium, and surviving in hot, close quarters.

Then one of them is found dead in his bunk.

With four days of decompression to go before the locked hatch to the chamber can be safely opened, the group must watch one another's backs at all times. And when another diver is discovered unresponsive, everyone is on edge. What...or who...is taking them out one by one? And will any of them still be alive by the time the four days is up or will paranoia, exhaustion, suspicion, and pressure destroy them all?
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The Chamber: A Novel
And Then There Were None meets The Last Breath in this tense and suspenseful locked-room thriller that takes place inside a hyperbaric chamber from the author of the “brilliant, twisted, and oh so clever” (Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author) novel The Last Thing to Burn.

Six experienced saturation divers are locked inside a hyperbaric chamber. Calm and professional, they know that rapid decompression would be fatal and so they work in shifts, breathing helium, and surviving in hot, close quarters.

Then one of them is found dead in his bunk.

With four days of decompression to go before the locked hatch to the chamber can be safely opened, the group must watch one another's backs at all times. And when another diver is discovered unresponsive, everyone is on edge. What...or who...is taking them out one by one? And will any of them still be alive by the time the four days is up or will paranoia, exhaustion, suspicion, and pressure destroy them all?
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The Chamber: A Novel

The Chamber: A Novel

by Will Dean

Narrated by Helen Keeley

Unabridged — 9 hours, 17 minutes

The Chamber: A Novel

The Chamber: A Novel

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Overview

And Then There Were None meets The Last Breath in this tense and suspenseful locked-room thriller that takes place inside a hyperbaric chamber from the author of the “brilliant, twisted, and oh so clever” (Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author) novel The Last Thing to Burn.

Six experienced saturation divers are locked inside a hyperbaric chamber. Calm and professional, they know that rapid decompression would be fatal and so they work in shifts, breathing helium, and surviving in hot, close quarters.

Then one of them is found dead in his bunk.

With four days of decompression to go before the locked hatch to the chamber can be safely opened, the group must watch one another's backs at all times. And when another diver is discovered unresponsive, everyone is on edge. What...or who...is taking them out one by one? And will any of them still be alive by the time the four days is up or will paranoia, exhaustion, suspicion, and pressure destroy them all?

Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly

06/10/2024

Dean (The Last One) shrewdly reimagines the closed-circle murder mystery in this tense and claustrophobic nail-biter set in an underwater hyperbaric chamber. Ellen Brooke is a rarity: a female saturation diver, trained to plunge up to 1,000 feet underwater and do physical labor under hazardous conditions. She and five male colleagues have been hired by an oil company to conduct maintenance work on an undersea structure at the bottom of the North Sea. For a month, the six will live in a small, pressurized chamber, leaving only in a diving bell to reach the ocean floor. The risky work—mistakes in maintaining the appropriate pressure would be fatal—comes with a lucrative payout, vital to each of the six for different reasons. Things get even more difficult when one of Brooke’s fellow divers is found dead inside the group’s capsule. Though it may have been an accident, the death causes the cohort’s trust to fracture—and when a second member of their party dies, to shatter. Is one of them killing the others to keep the money for themselves? Dean maintains unyielding strain on his characters, brilliantly riffing on a classic setup while flexing his gifts for style and characterization. The results are gripping. Agent: Kate Burke, Blake Friedmann Literary. (Aug.)

From the Publisher

A highly original thriller set in the claustrophobic, high-risk world of saturation diving. The tension is almost unbearable. A masterclass in suspense—I absolutely loved it!” Shari Lapena, New York Times bestselling author of THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR

“It takes locked-room mysteries to new depths like never before. If someone had told me to read a book set in a decompression chamber, I would have passed but I went in blind and found all of the meticulously researched facts absolutely fascinating. Once you start to read the book, the pressure is on to finish it which I did in two days." Liz Nugent, #1 Internationally bestselling author of STRANGE SALLY DIAMOND

*Praise for THE LAST ONE*

“I really enjoyed this high concept mystery from Will Dean. No spoilers from me, suffice to say...a contemporary twist on the case of the Mary Celeste.” Adrian McKinty, author of the instant New York Times bestseller THE ISLAND

“Brilliant, twisted and oh so clever. The Last One is Will Dean at the top of his game. And just wait for that killer last line.” Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of WE BEGIN AT THE END

“Thrilling and terrifying in equal measures with a brilliantly heart-stopping ending. So good!” B.A. Paris, New York Times bestselling author of THE PRISONER

“Astonishing.” Ian Rankin, New York Times bestselling author of The Inspector Rebus series

*Praise for FIRST BORN*
“This taut, twisted novel kept me guessing until the very last page. Clever, compelling and utterly thrilling.” Lisa Jewell, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THE NIGHT SHE DISAPPEARED

“Equal parts murder mystery and psychological thriller, Will Dean dazzles with his latest, FIRST BORN. A tense, taut plot that blows through unexpected twists and turns, you won’t be able to look away until the final, shattering page.” Julie Clark, New York Times bestselling author of THE LAST FLIGHT

“FIRST BORN is taut, suspenseful, chilling, and surprising. Hold onto your hats for the twists and turns in this deftly plotted page-turner that explores the power of family dynamics, sibling rivalry and broken ties.” Gilly Macmillan, New York Times bestselling author of THE LONG WEEKEND

Heather Gudenkauf

THE CHAMBER by Will Dean is the ultimate locked room page-turner. Six saturation divers trapped in a hyperbaric are dying one by one under mysterious circumstances and don’t know who to trust. The isolation and fear are palpable, and the impending dread thrums along with a steady, heart-hammering intensity. Dean’s meticulous research into the day-to-day duties of saturation divers lays the groundwork, but it’s his ability to thrust readers into the metal chamber and slam the door behind them that makes THE CHAMBER a haunting, unforgettable thriller.

Chris Whitaker

Breathtaking. Terrifying. Unforgettable. So tense you’ll want to put it down, so thrilling you won’t be able to. The Chamber is simply brilliant.

Sarah Pearse

"I was utterly gripped by THE CHAMBER. This unbearably tense thriller conjured a claustrophobic atmosphere that had me reaching for the escape hatch even in the open spaces of Devon. Well-drawn characters and excellent prose. A superb summer read."

Jack Carr

“The Chamber is that rare book that defies genre and is so exquisitely written as to create a class of its own. Will Dean has outdone himself with a work that will stay with you long after you turn the final page. A triumph!

Hannah Mary McKinnon

If you look up the definition of locked-room mystery, don’t be surprised to see the cover of THE CHAMBER by Will Dean. Saturation divers dying inside a locked hyperbaric chamber with no way out for four days is one of the most unique and compelling premises I’ve read in a long time. It was claustrophobic, intense, and as the pressure built and the countdown to the surviving divers’ freedom was on, I couldn’t put the book down for a single second. THE CHAMBER is perfection, Dean’s writing and research are flawless, and I can’t wait for whatever new mind-blowing gem he comes up with next.

Janice Hallett

"THE CHAMBER is a masterful claustrophobic thriller, crafted with the precision of a fine watch and the reveals executed with more depth than a North Sea oil rig. Just brilliant!"

Liz Nugent

It takes locked-room mysteries to new depths like never before. If someone had told me to read a book set in a decompression chamber, I would have passed but I went in blind and found all of the meticulously researched facts absolutely fascinating. Once you start to read the book, the pressure is on to finish it which I did in two days.

It is a tour-de-force. If your daily job can kill you in multiple ways, you certainly don’t expect to be targeted by your colleagues. Chilling, intriguing and educational in a most entertaining way.

Shari Lapena

A highly original thriller set in the claustrophobic, high-risk world of saturation diving. The tension is almost unbearable. A masterclass in suspense—I absolutely loved it!

Sarah Pears

"I was utterly gripped by THE CHAMBER. This unbearably tense thriller conjured a claustrophobic atmosphere that had me reaching for the escape hatch even in the open spaces of Devon. Well-drawn characters and excellent prose. A superb summer read."

Ian Rankin

Astonishing.

Lisa Jewell

This taut, twisted novel kept me guessing until the very last page. Clever, compelling and utterly thrilling.

Adrian McKinty

I really enjoyed this high concept mystery from Will Dean. No spoilers from me, suffice to say...a contemporary twist on the case of the Mary Celeste.

B.A. Paris

Thrilling and terrifying in equal measures with a brilliantly heart-stopping ending. So good!”

Gilly Macmillan

FIRST BORN is taut, suspenseful, chilling, and surprising. Hold onto your hats for the twists and turns in this deftly plotted page-turner that explores the power of family dynamics, sibling rivalry and broken ties.

Julie Clark

Equal parts murder mystery and psychological thriller, Will Dean dazzles with his latest, FIRST BORN. A tense, taut plot that blows through unexpected twists and turns, you won’t be able to look away until the final, shattering page.

Product Details

BN ID: 2940191802824
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: 08/06/2024
Edition description: Unabridged
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