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.
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.
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.
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.
A reporter goes to the Caribbean to investigate the mysterious disappearance of hundreds of boats.
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.
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!
