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The most fearsome predators in history…are no longer history.
The Philippine Sea Plate: The most unexplored realm on the planet. Hidden beneath its primordial crust lies the remains of the Panthalassa, an ocean that dates back 220 million years. Vast and isolated, the Panthalassa is inhabited by nightmarish sea creatures long believed extinct.
Tanaka Institute, Monterey, CA: Four years have passed since Angel, the 76-foot, 100,000 pound Megalodon, birthed a litter of pups far too numerous and aggressive to keep in one pen. Fortunately, a Dubai royal prince who is building the largest aquarium in the world seeks to purchase two of the “runts”—if Jonas Taylor’s twenty-one year-old son, David, will be their handler. Jonas reluctantly agrees, and David is off to Dubai for the summer of his life, not realizing that he is being set up to lead an expedition that will hunt down and capture the most dangerous creatures ever to inhabit the Earth!
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A native of Philadelphia, Steve Alten earned his Bachelor’s degree from Penn State University, his Master’s from the University of Delaware, and his Doctorate from Temple University. He is the author of the bestselling Meg series, Domain series, Goliath, The Loch, and his most recent bestseller, The Shell Game. Steve Alten is also the founder and director of Adopt-An-Author, a free nationwide teen reading program used in thousands of secondary school classrooms across the country to excite reluctant readers. For more information, please visit SteveAlten.com and AdoptAnAuthor.com.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The 4th and best of Steve Alten's Meg series.
The main characters from the previous 3 books are back; both human, with Jonas Taylor and the staff at the Tanaka Institute and Lagoon, and animal with Angel and her brood of Megalodon pups. It even features an ex Bond girl in a supporting role.
This book takes us deep into the Pacific with the discovery of an undersea region teeming with life forms that make their prehistoric land living cousins seem fairly mild by comparison. Alten soon ratchets up the action as a rich Arab pursues his dream of creating the world's greatest marine park filled with creatures long thought to be extinct and entices Jonas' son David to assist them in a safari to the deepest depths of the Pacific.
From the outset the book holds nothing back and the savage natures of the beasts is apparent within the first few pages and the body count soon starts to mount leading to confrontation with animal rights activists. There are a series of small black & white drawings throughout that are a nice addition but don't really add that much to the story.
What appealed to me most was the introduction of several different species of marine life, some inquisitive others more menacing and ending in a battle royal between two of the most dangerous creature that have ever swum in Earth's oceans. There's also a nice nod towards Jaws with the discovery of a long lost ship that will be familiar to fans of that book/film.
The last page announcement that The Taylors will return in Meg 5: Night Stalkers will delight all fans of this series.
The main characters from the previous 3 books are back; both human, with Jonas Taylor and the staff at the Tanaka Institute and Lagoon, and animal with Angel and her brood of Megalodon pups. It even features an ex Bond girl in a supporting role.
This book takes us deep into the Pacific with the discovery of an undersea region teeming with life forms that make their prehistoric land living cousins seem fairly mild by comparison. Alten soon ratchets up the action as a rich Arab pursues his dream of creating the world's greatest marine park filled with creatures long thought to be extinct and entices Jonas' son David to assist them in a safari to the deepest depths of the Pacific.
From the outset the book holds nothing back and the savage natures of the beasts is apparent within the first few pages and the body count soon starts to mount leading to confrontation with animal rights activists. There are a series of small black & white drawings throughout that are a nice addition but don't really add that much to the story.
What appealed to me most was the introduction of several different species of marine life, some inquisitive others more menacing and ending in a battle royal between two of the most dangerous creature that have ever swum in Earth's oceans. There's also a nice nod towards Jaws with the discovery of a long lost ship that will be familiar to fans of that book/film.
The last page announcement that The Taylors will return in Meg 5: Night Stalkers will delight all fans of this series.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Having read the previous 3 MEG books in order, I couldn't imagine how Steve Alten could take this concept any further. I underestimated him. This is possibly the best book of the lot and keeps the series fresh with the promise of at least one more Megalodon novel to come in the future. An absolutely brilliant story with great set pieces and why the film studios are dragging their heels over the making of the movie I don't know. If I could have given this book six stars I would have. It adds to the experience to have read the previous books but it is not essential and you could quite easily enjoy Hell's Aquarium in it's own right.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Having been a fan of Steve Alten's Meg series for some time, I was desperate for the latest book. This is an amazing story. Just when you thought he couldn't top the last book, he completely pulls it out of the bag and comes back with a new story, some interesting plot twists and a whole new set of circumstances that create tension and drama. You simply can't stop turning the pages. I read this in a few hours because I couldn't put it down. If you haven't read his stuff before he writes really easily and each page leads you very nicely to the next. The subject matter is fascinating and he interjects science and facts into the story but it is all about the story and the characters and the drama. I loved this book and it is one I will re-read and re-read. This is definitely the best in the Meg series - bring on No 5 I say!!!!!! BUY IT BUY IT BUY IT! IF YOU LOVE SHARKS OR JAWS YOU'LL LOVE THIS FOR SURE!!
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Steve Alten's "Meg" series started bad and went steadily downhill from there. I tend to read them because (a) I have a fascination for the deep ocean, and (b) I have a morbid... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Teemacs
Another great novel from Steve Alten.
I really liked this book. Definitely a page-turner from the start. My favourite from Alten is "The Lock" but this one comes in second. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Pedro Araujo Jorge
it's about time a Meg movie hit our screens
I enjoyed reading this book, I read the first Meg and was captivated, the other Meg books were so so. Read more
Published 21 months ago by narine
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If you've read the previous three books of the series, you won't be disappointed. if not then my advice would be to read them first as you will get so much more from it by knowing... Read more
Published on 9 Aug 2009 by R. Palmer
angel's back
This is a brilliant 4th novel in the Meg series, a real page turning heart-thumping read. All the characters you love and all the excietment and flashing teeth you could want. Read more
Published on 18 May 2009 by Barry Short
SHARK BITING THROUGH AND THROUGH !!!!OUTSTANDING
THIS IS THE 4TH MEG BOOK. I CAN GUARNTEE YOU WILL LOVE IT . IF YOU HAVE NOT READ THE 1ST 3 NOVELS PURCHASE THEM AND THEN READ THIS ONE. Read more
Published on 18 May 2009 by K. Smith
A Stunning Final!
This was certainly the best of Steve Alten's Meg series.
They Just keep getting better and better!
Buy this book with confidence and every penny is worth it!!!
They Just keep getting better and better!
Buy this book with confidence and every penny is worth it!!!
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