Submersed

In "Submersed," Matthew Gavin Frank delves into the captivating world of deep-sea divers and the obsession that drives individuals to construct their own submarines. Through an exploration of historical and modern figures, including the tragic case of journalist Kim Wall and her murderer, the eccentric Peter Madsen, Frank examines the interplay between humanity's fascination with the depths and the darker elements of this pursuit. Combining literary prose, science writing, and true crime, the narrative reveals unsettling correlations between the thrill of exploring the ocean's abyss and the potential for violence that can accompany such obsessions.