Publication:
Below the Surface # 5Publisher: Criterion Press
Title:The Cave
Author/s:C.S.
Synopsis:
Crane and Morton are held captive in a cave,after a botched undercover commando mission, and Morton berates Crane for his 'ineptitude' as 'James Bond'.Comments/Review:
Great story! Butter the popcorn! Delightfully different with a surprise ending.Title:Vigil
Author/s:L.C.
Synopsis:
Cane is in sickbay after a devestating injury and Morton stands vigil despite the doctor's words of encouragement.Comments/Review:
A glimpse into the friendship and philosophies of Morton and Crane.Title:Executive Stress
Author/s:R.W.
Synopsis:
Chip is stressed out by newcomer Chief Sharkey's continued insubordiation but the Admiral comes up with a sneaky plan to set things in order.Comments/Review:
Good story!Title:Other People's Dreams
Author/s:I.K.
Synopsis:
Morton and Crane have a chat about why Morton turned down his own command.Comments/Review:
Insightful glimpse into different mind-sets.Title:Sky all Diamonds
Author/s:L.C.
Synopsis:
Seaview is riding on the surface and Lee heads to the conning tower to ask Chip why.Comments/Review:
Different.Title:Breakdown
Author/s:L.H.
Synopsis:
Slightly altered version of Mutiny.Comments/Review:
Tense.Title:Tell Me a Story
Author/s:K.A.
Synopsis:
Morton is home with his wife and children.Comments/Review:
Different.Title:Beyond Cyborg
Author/s:P.O.
Synopsis:
The aftermath of mad Dr. Ulrich's cyborgs has had an unsettling effect on Crane.Comments/Review:
Insightful.Title:Choices
Author/s:W.K.
Synopsis:
Lee's been very moody. Will he really resign in order to look after his deceased brother's family?Comments/Review:
Taut, intrieging.Title:Poetry Corner
Author/s:C.S/L.C./L.C./P.O
Title:Son of the Indestructible Man
Author/s:P.A.
Synopsis:
Dr. Brand's new robot is perfect. Too perfect.Comments/Review:
Tense, gripper tale. Should have been an episode!Publication:
Below the Surface # 7Criterion Press
Title:Application for Transfer
Author/s:C.S.
Synopsis:
An undercover 'operative' wants a transfer.Comments/Review:
Great story! Popcorn time! Delightful and surprising story. Better to have seen Day of Evil before reading.Title:Revenge
Author/s:W.K.
Synopsis:
When a scientists plans go wrong, he kidnaps a badly injured Crane in an attempt to blackmail Nelson but suffers a heart attack before he can reveal Crane's location. Meanwhile….Comments/Review:
Great story! Popcorn time, gripper tale !Title:From the Sea to the Stars
Author/s:S.M.
Synopsis:
The crew of the Seaview is placed in suspended animation by a computer, except for Nelson who is not aboard.Comments/Review:
Different and novel idea.Title:It's a fine line
Author/s:L.H.
Synopsis:
A diffferent expanded version of The Mermaid.Comments/Review:
Spicy, adult oriented with a somewhat different plot line.Title:From the NIMR Mailbag
Author/s:L.F.&M.K.
Synopsis:
OSHA contacts Nelson and Lee gets a letter from his insurance company!Comments/Review:
different and fun.Title:Fragments of Fear
Author/s:P.O.
Synopsis:
While nothing is accomplished on a mineral hunt, Morton and Crane are hurt, nonetheless..Comments/Review:
A glimpse into the circumstantial influences on men's lives.Title:Morton's Folly
Author/s:L.C.
Synopsis:
While Chip tries to repair a computer before Nelson brings a 'bigwig' aboard to see it, Riley conns him into a 'sure thing', at the race track!Comments/Review:
Great story, butter the popcorn! Delightful story with a surprise ending!Title:Picnics
Author/s:D.K.R.
Synopsis:
Nelson is having unusual dreams while an aquaintance is drafted to protect him from a kidnapping plot.Comments/Review:
Different. Intriege.Title:Lazarus
Author/s:L.C.W.
Synopsis:
Crane has been recalled to active duty but nobody in the Navy knows anything about it. Meanwhile a new computer system has been installed aboard Seaview.Comments/Review:
Popcorn time! Gripper tale of intreige and life/death struggles.Publication:
Below the Surface # 8Publisher: Criterion Press
Title:Summer Camp
Author/s:I.K.
Synopsis:
Chip has been assigned to a destroyer for 2 weeks for his stint as a Reservist.Comments/Review:
Great story. Popcorn time. Delightful tale with a surprise ending.Title:Moments After
Author/s:L.K.
Synopsis:
Chip is concerned. Lee has handled ordeals before, but now….Comments/Review:
short tale. A glimpse into fear.Title:The Debriefing
Author/s:K.A.
Synopsis:
Sequel to False Faces, a BTS special. Chip is jealous of another's 'attention's to Lynn.Comments/Review:
Different.Title:Visions from the Past
Author/s:W.K.
Synopsis:
An already exhausted crane is injured aboard. As his condition worsens, his colleagues remember better days.Comments/Review:
Different.Title:A Mistress for You
Author/s:D.M.G.
Synopsis:Poem
Title:Girl Talk
Author/s:L.C.W./S.M.P./A.N.D.
Synopsis:
While the secretarial staff begins work on Nelson,Crane, and Morton's taxes, a button is accidentally an unknowing punched. Meanwhile, Morton has taken over Sparks' console when the communications officer is suddenly taken ill.Comments/Review:
great story. Share the popcorn. Delightful glimpse into the girl talk behind the institute walls. And Chip has a grandstand seat!Title:The Crash
Author/s:D.M.G.
Synopsis:Poem
Title:The Voyage of Quixote
Author/s:L.C.
Synopsis:
Seaview investigates a 10 year old sub wreck, with her former captian, one of only a few survivors.Comments/Review:
Tense, gripping drama.Title:The Sum of All Fears
Author/s:P.O.
Synopsis:
Nelson's secret nightmares convince him to remove Lee from the boat (or risk Crane's death.) Crane wonders about 'section 14'.Comments/Review
Great! Butter the popcorn. Gripping story, with a surprise ending.Title:My Friend
Author/s:D.M.G.
Synopsis:Poetry
Title:Self-Preservation
Author/s:L.C.W./S.M.P./A.N.D.
Synopsis:
Chip 'reminds' Nelson and Crane about the great job their secretarial staff has been doing.Comments/Review:
Pass the popcorn! Delightful sequel to Girl Talk.Title:Risen from the Depths-the Big Story
Author/s:K.K./P.A./C.O.
Synopsis:
A reporter 'expands' his nephew's story about how Seaview saved the world.Comments/Review:
Different!Title:Phase Lock
Author/s:L.H.
Synopsis:
Nelson's experiment needs an expert to work on it. An expert he doesn't quite expect.Comments/Review:
Sequel to CPU in BTS # 6. Thriller. Gripping story of evil.Best to have read CPU beforehand.Title:Evaluation of Priorities
Author/s:L.K.
Synopsis:
Crane has been drugged with a horrible hallucinogen by the bad guys in an attempt to 'distract' Nelson from their plans.Comments/Review:
Thriller, gripping tale, with an undertone of 'other possibilites'.Title:Mercy Mission
Author/s:K.A.
Synopsis:
Seaview tries to rescue beached whales, with Chip's wife in the lead.Comments/Review:
Emphasis on Lynn.Title:The Dark Side
Author/s:L.H.
Synopsis:
Dr. Campbells' assistant has bome to Seaview to destroy both vessel and Nelson.Comments/Review:
Triquel to CPU (BTS #6)and Phase lock (BTS #8). A terrifying mystery.Title:The Connection
Author/s:K.A.
Synopsis:
A before and after glimpse into Chip's rescue of Seaview.Comments/Review:
Different.Title:Not the Marrying Kind
Author/s:I.K.
Synopsis:
Morton is having bad days as he endures the annual audit.Comments/Review:
Great story. Popcorn time. Delightful.Title:Smoke
Author/s:L.C.W.
Synopsis:
Chip is dead in a helicopter crash and all mourn.Comments/Review:
Different with a surprise ending.Title:The Happiest Place on Earth
Author/s:J.E.
Synopsis:
Lee 'drafts' Nelson to help him take Chip's children to Disneyland! It's Chip's anniversary and Morton deserves a break.Comments/Review:
Great story! Butter the popcorn! Delightful and different tale with 'Uncle Lee ' and 'Uncle Harry'!Title:Risen from the Depths
Author/s:K.K./P.A./C.O.
Synopsis:
War games become anything but!Comments/Review:
Drama.