What is the author's style in Deep Fathom by James Rollins?

Deep Fathom has many twists and turns in the plot and touches the lives of a diverse group of people. There are the salvage crew of scientists and former navy personnel who are called in to help the Navy recover their commander in chief. This brings a political twist in, where the workings of the CIA and covert operations are discussed, planned and executed. There are also university professors studying the languages of ancient cultures and exploring ruins.