Surface Intervals

Top 8 Reasons To Love Reading Scuba Diving Novels

We cannot be underwater 24/7, but we can always pretend to be!

Darcy Kieran (Scuba Diving)
Published in
3 min readNov 18, 2023

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Scuba diving opens the door to a fascinating world beneath the waves. But during your surface intervals, 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 (and wannabe scuba divers) should dive headfirst into scuba diving novels.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 underwater world, scuba diving 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!

And here is an excellent place to start: check my scuba diving novels… Of course!

Also, from Darcy Kieran:

And if you want to have a taste of scuba diving while you are bored at the office, have a look at my novels with a scuba diving twist, starting with “Mystery of The Blue Dragon” and “Shadows on Ocean Drive.”

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Darcy Kieran (Scuba Diving)
Scuba Diver Press

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