Hello Steve,
A few years back you autographed a copy of Cannibal Queen for me and for that I thank you again. I believe you were living in Maryland at the time. I continue to read everything you write and have just started Deep Black:Arctic Gold. We were both born in 1946 and majored in Political Science in college. After that, the similarity ends! Thanks for your great writing efforts. Keep writing them and I'll keep reading them.
Richard Whiting March 28, 2009
I wanted to tell you how much I have enjoyed your Deep Black series. I read the books in random order based upon availability at my supermarket. I now have the complete set and am re-reading them in order which does help answer questions. Please keep writing this series as it is wonderful. As an old spook I really
appreciate your effort for accuracy.
Jim Ottmer October 19, 2008
Dear Stephen Coonts and Jim DeFelice,
I never congratulate a writer on his work (even James Patterson), but your recent novel, DEEP BLACK: CONSPIRACY, is a unique exception. I so much enjoyed this book. I found your writing style, story line, character representation, and content cohesion -- the whole nine yards -- to be exceptional. You guys are Good!
I read piles of books by current authors; some very good, some make me sorry I bought the book. But your stuff is superior. Keep it going.
Best Regards,
JOHN W. MITCHELL August 6, 2008
Mr. Coonts,
I just finished Deep Black, and I must tell you I found it very entertaining. I have read many books you have authored and find your writing style enjoyable. I am also a navy man. I spend 10 years as a Navy Corpsman, the first 7 being with the Marines. I am now an accountant in Bend, Oregon. Keep up the great writing, I look forward to reading your newest one, The Asassin.
Jason Buys July 16, 2008
Hi Steve,
We just finished Deep Black:Payback. These books coauthored with Jim DeFelice are weird, incoherent and a waste of time. I noted this with his Tom Clancy's books and it carries thru with your books. Please do your own books and forget coauthoring. You are my favorite author...
Very sincerely,
J.R. Nevill, Cornelius, N.C. June 30, 2008
Hi Stephen Coonts.I am christopher from singapore. I am 15 years old. I love to read ur books a lot.But it is hard to find them in singapore.I am reading one now,called Deep Black : Jihad. But sometimes i find ur books compilcating? I wont understand some parts until i read them a few times. But i really love ur books and i hope u will thinks of more stories to write. Thanks
Christopher Nai June 18, 2008
Just finished reading Deep Black, the 2nd. novel by you that I've read. Crickey,! there was a lot of techno. stuff that went right over my head but it sure gave the book some meat. Despite my ignorance of such things I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, as usual. Keep up the good work.
Regards.
Paul Howell April 8, 2008
Hello Mr. Coonts,
Thanks for the stories. My father found a copy of Deep Black: Payback a couple years ago while he was traveling and gave it to me. At the time I had not heard of your writing. I read it and enjoyed it greatly and have now read all the books in the Deep Black series (I just finished Jihad today!). You and Jim DeFelice do a great job. I'm looking forward to the new one.
Anyway, nice web site as well. Enjoy the day!
-Jason Renslow March 28, 2008
Mr. Coonts,
Several years ago, I saw the movie "Flight of the Intruder". It was the first time I stood up and cheered in a long while. I purchased my own copy and have enjoyed it several more times. Finding out that you had written the novel that the movie (I was glad you didn’t kill off Cole in your book) was made from; I have bought and read and reread 9 of your books including one that you and Jim DeFelice wrote, Deep Black Jihad. I was rereading it this evening when I finally got around to visiting your web site and found that there was more Jake Grafton to read. I was delighted for I knew that even though I would be reading out of sequence that I would still be enjoying your writing. Thank you for such great books. And thank you for your tips to want to be writers.
I have studied writing on and off for a couple of years and find all your advice to be right on the money. When the same things are “said” by successful authors, I put those down as truths and disregard the rest. If I have enough time on this earth, I will write at least one novel and when it is published I will send you a copy as a gift for all the enjoyment of reading you gave me.
Thank you for making my mind think about the actions and attitudes of your characters and for their beliefs that they fought and died for, for such is a part of life of us humans no matter where we are born or what ideology we have accepted. I am thankful that I have been allowed to be born in and live in the USA.
Ted W. Patton February 17, 2008
P.S. Please give my thanks to Mrs. Coonts for helping you.
Dear Steve,
Your book Deep Black was an extremely awesome book. It was impossible to put down and your characters were new and amusing. I hope the rest of your deep black books will be just as good as the first one.
Peter Cossette December 9, 2007
I am probably your newest and biggest fan! I have never gone to an author's website or been so excited about reading since I was a kid! I started the Deep Black series a few months ago and have not put them down since. I am nearing the end of Deep Black: Payback and looking forward to Deep Black: Jihad, however, I'm a bit concerned that there aren't more Deep Black in the works. I'm certainly willing to move into your other works, but hope to read more on the lives of the Art Room crew. Anything coming soon?? Thanks for keeping my mind active and imaginative!
Monice Knuteson August 9, 2007
We love your books! We are eagerly awaiting the latest Tommy Carmellini publication. And we are just finishing listening to Deep Black: Jihad. The Deep Black series is such fun and the reader, J. Charles is the best we've ever heard.
Marcie & Rip Purdy July 25, 2007
I love the Deep Black series. When a new one comes out, I don't read it immediately - I start again with "Deep Black" and re-read the entire series in order ending with the new book. I hope the series will go beyond six books. Also just discovered the "Jake Grafton" books and are working on them in order as I locate them.
Robert Reinold April 24, 2007
Just finished Deep Black- Jihad, always bring one of your books when traveling, but this one was totally engrossing- I almost resented the meal break interruption! Thanks
Michael Hupalo March 4, 2007
Mr. Coonts,
I have just finished my third book in your Deep Black series. There are not many writers who catch my interest as much as you do.
Currently I have 24 of your books in my home and I am looking forward to completing my collection of your books. Semper Fi,
Don Sanders February 25, 2007
Steve, I just finished my 2nd book of yours, Deep Black: Dark Zone. The first I read was Deep Black. Both have been outstanding. I read a lot of action books and yours are some of, if not the best. I look forward to finishing the series soon, and reading many more of your novels.
Keep Lia, Charlie, and Karr going. This is one of the best series I have read so far.
Doug Burns February 6, 2007
Mr. Coonts. Just finished another of your books, Deep Black Jihad. Over the last fifteen years or so, I've read a good many of your books, probably not all. You are, after all, very prolific.
Just wanted to say that you've never let me down. For every dime I've spent toward one of your stories, I've gotten at least a dollars worth of entertainment and relaxation. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for all the writers in this genre. Before I retired I was a cop in a large middle american city. Have to tell you I have worked with some of the characters in your stories. They actually are alive out there and some of them gave me fits! On the whole, decent guys though. Did their job and didn't act like celluloid imitations of somebody's politically correct ideal. All I've ever had to do to identify with your characters and get in their heads was to just slightly suspend my disbelief. I never had to lose my mind totally to enjoy one of your books.
Said all this just to say thanks, your efforts have been greatly appreciated.
Lloyd Davidson January 25, 2007
Steve, I love the Jake Grafton novel adventures. Your website has answered my question about your newest book with the Jake Grafton character. I have just finished reading Deep black, Biowar, and the Dark Zone. Now I am hooked on the Rubens Art Room crew of Tommy Karr, Charlie Dean and Lia. What is their next assignment????
Wayne Merritt July 2, 2006
