“A terrific writer.  The scene with the sharks inside the aircraft was enough to cause 
nightmares and using an underwater heroine is admirable.  Well done!”

             –Clive Cussler

“You think being a detective on terra firma is tough?  Try doing it underwater—it’s all in a day’s work for spunky British Virgin Islands police diver Hannah Sampson….vivid descriptions of the mysterious world that bubbles beneath the deep blue sea.”
            --The Strand Magazine

“Colorado Author Kathy Brandt brings the exotic beauty and dangers of the Caribbean to life.”
           --The Colorado Springs Gazette

“Brandt knows how to build suspense and keeps the reader guessing until the last line of the last page -- and I am ready for the next book.”

  --Reviewing the Evidence

“Under Pressure, the aptly titled fourth underwater investigation by Kathy Brandt featuring British Virgin Islands detective Hannah Sampson, is a thrilling adventure with multiple suspense threads woven through a fast-paced plot.

--Mysterious Reviews

“All this in an idyllic British Virgin Islands setting, with some environmental issues thrown in.  The characters are well-drawn, and the descriptions of island life are fascinating.  If this book doesn't make you want to visit the British Virgin Islands, I don't know what will.  I also can't wait to read the rest of the Hannah Sampson series.  A highly recommended read!”

          --Futures Mystery Anthology Magazine

“Kathy Brandt writes a story that obliges you to keep turning pages until the end.”

            --Who Dunnit

“Ms. Brandt just keeps getting better with each book she writes about Hannah and her underwater investigations in Tortola.  Detailed descriptions of the island locale and the inhabitants are exemplary.  You can almost feel the sand between your toes and the sun on your skin.  It's a breathtaking experience, and the closest I'll ever come to strapping on tanks and fins and going beneath the surface of the ocean.  I'm always looking for something unique and extraordinary, and this series has provided it for me.  I can't wait for Hannah's next adventure.”  

 --Fresh Fiction

“The ending is one that truly stops and makes the reader want more.”

-- My Shelf

“Under Pressure is a police procedural PLUS – plus an absolutely gorgeous island setting, a smart protagonist, a story not entangled in extraneous sub-plots.  Under Pressure reminded me of what terrific mystery writing is all about.  Readers who grow impatient for a story to get revved up won’t have to wait; in Under Pressure the fun starts on page one. …a Kathy Brandt book is a mini-vacation, perfectly capturing the magic of the islands, along with their darker side.  Under Pressure is “Not Quite Cozy.”

 --Cozy Library  

“Another underwater investigation by Detective Hannah Sampson in the Caribbean races a hurricane to find the cause of a plane crash.  A thrilling ride with diving pro Kathy Brandt.”

-- MysteryLovers.com

“This is the fourth in this delightful series, and it does not disappoint. Newcomers to the series will have no problems diving in at this point.  The mystery is compelling and there’s a nice twist at the end.  As always, the author clearly writes what she knows.  The underwater scenes are evocative enough to make readers feel that they’ve been along for the dive.  I’m looking forward to more from Hannah.”

--The Romance Readers Connection