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More copies of this ISBN:This title in other formats:White Sharkby Peter Benchley
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:At a small marine institute off the coast of Connecticut, only marine biologist Simon Chase realizes that a sixteen-foot pregnant Great White is feeding in the area. But even Simon doesn't know that a far deadlier creature is about to come out of the deep and threaten everything he cares for. A creature whose malevolence is unthinkable. Whose need to feed is insatiable. And whose relentless hunt for prey is unstoppable. Twenty years after his huge bestseller Jaws, the master of the deep has done it again, letting loose a chilling new predator that only he could create. Drawing on his singular knowledge of the sea, science, and history, Peter Benchley masterfully spins a suspense-filled novel that hits you on a primal level, makes your heart pound, and leaves your blood running cold. White Shark is Peter Benchley at his best. Read it at your own risk. Review:"Although the explanation for the existence of this 'white shark' is Benchley's most unbelievable tale of tails, this novel is fast-paced, colorful, and hard to put down. His characters are delightful, especially the hero, whom the author uses to pass on to us some of the mysteries and discoveries of parenthood. Also he has included some history of marine life and the present state of the marine industry, which is interesting and believable, not like the title character itself. The actual flaw in this novel's 'creation' is that Benchley tries to introduce an explanation for its existence much too late in the book. But overall, this is a quick and fun read, and it will be a popular 'major motion picture' someday." Reviewed by Daniel Weiss, Virginia Quarterly Review (Copyright 2006 Virginia Quarterly Review) About the AuthorAfter graduating from Harvard, Peter Benchley worked as a reporter for The Washington Post, then as an editor at Newsweek and a speechwriter in the White House. His novel Jaws was published in 1974, followed by The Deep (1976), The Island (1979), The Girl of the Sea of Cortez (1982), Q Clearance (1986), Rummies (1989) and Beast (1991). He has written screenplays for three of his novels, and his articles and essays have appeared in such publications such as National Geographic and The New York Times. In addition, he has written, narrated and appeared in more than a dozen television documentaries. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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