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Peter Benchley

    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.

    Peter Benchley
    Jaws
    The Deep
    Shark Trouble
    Shark Life
    Three Complete Novels. Jaws. Beast. The Girl of the Sea or Cortez
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    • 2007

      Shark Life

      True Stories about Sharks & the Sea

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
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      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 Life
    • 2004
    • 2003

      Shark Trouble

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
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      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.

      Shark Trouble
    • 1995

      Ein weiterer Thriller vom Verfasser des "weißen Hai". Nach über 50 Jahren auf dem Grund des Atlantischen Ozeans wird das einst von den Nazis als Wunderwaffe konstruierte Lebewesen, der "Shark", von einem sensationssüchtigen Fotografen befreit. Mechanisch muß es seiner teuflischen Programmierung gehorchen und auf immer grausamere Weise töten. Da tritt Simon Chase auf den Plan. Der Meeresbiologe und ehemalige Greenpeace-Aktivist will dem mordenden Geschöpf den Garaus machen.

      Shark
    • 1994
    • 1991

      Mit "Beast" will Peter Benchley, Verfasser des "Weißen Hais", seine Leser erneut das Gruseln lehren. Eine Killerkrake monströsen Ausmaßes lauert vor den Bermuda-Inseln, tötet Menschen, zerstört Boote, versetzt die Bevölkerung in Panik. Wer aber könnte dem Ungeheuer Einhalt gebieten? Osborn Manning, dessen beide Kinder von "Beast" ermordet wurden, hält Whip Darling für den geeigneten Mann. Doch der sagt nein ...

      Beast