Peter Benchley Books
May 8, 1940 – February 11, 2006
Peter Benchley crafted tales that often delved into the primal fears lurking beneath the surface of the everyday, particularly exploring humanity's complex and often fraught relationship with the natural world, especially the sea. His narrative technique skillfully built suspense, drawing readers into chilling encounters with the unknown and the terrifying. As his career progressed, Benchley's writing evolved beyond pure thrillers, increasingly focusing on ecological themes and the profound impact of human actions on marine environments. His later works reflect a deep commitment to ocean conservation, advocating for a more balanced coexistence between humanity and the vast underwater world.
Three Complete Novels. Jaws. Beast. The Girl of the Sea or Cortez
- 741 pages
- 26 hours of reading
Three novels--Jaws, Beast, and The Girl of the Sea of Cortez--by one of the masters of the thriller genre and the author of the Deep.
Offering firsthand insights, this guide delves into the world of sharks, exploring their behavior, biology, and the misconceptions surrounding them. Written by the bestselling author of Jaws, it provides a unique perspective on these often-feared creatures, aiming to educate and demystify their role in the ocean ecosystem. The book combines engaging narratives with factual information, making it an essential read for anyone interested in marine life and conservation.
Shark Trouble
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Master storyteller Benchley ("Jaws") combines high adventure with down-to-earth advice in a book that is at once a thriller and a valuable book about being safe in, on, under, and around the shark infested ocean.
The Deep
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
A young couple go to Bermuda on their honeymoon. They dive on the reefs offshore, looking for the wreck of a sunken ship. What they find lures them into a strange and increasingly terrifying encounter with past and present, a struggle for salvage and survival along the floor of the sea, in the deep.
Jaws
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
The classic, blockbuster thriller of man-eating terror that inspired the Steven Spielberg movie and made millions of beachgoers afraid to go into the water. Experience the thrill of helpless horror again -- or for the first time!
The Island
- 274 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Blair Maynard decides to investigate the mystery of why so many boats disappear in the Bermuda Triangle of the Caribbean. He takes his son with him to the area on "vacation" and, while fishing, both are attacked by an unkempt man and forcibly brought to an uncharted island. On the island, Blair discovers the terrible truth: the inhabitants are a savage group of pirates, made up of outcasts, thieves, and murderers, who have hidden from the outside world, raiding boats to sustain themselves, since the 1700s.
