- Hardcover: 296 pages
- Publisher: Kensington Pub Corp (T) (Jun 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1575664305
- ISBN-13: 978-1575664309
- Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 14.7 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 548,412 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A note from the author...
Hi, U.K. readers: I'm excited to be back with the great people at HEADLINE, publishers of MEG, and now the new sequel, The TRENCH.
Hi, U.K. readers: I'm excited to be back with the great people at HEADLINE, publishers of MEG, and now the new sequel, The TRENCH.
The storyline of The TRENCH picks up four years after MEG. The captured female pup (Angel) has grown to a monstrous 72-feet and is threatening to break out of her lagoon. Meanwhile, Jonas Taylor is haunted by nightmares of his encounters with these prehistoric Great White sharks, and soon finds his destiny drawing him back to the depths of the Mariana Trench where he first discovered the creatures. Readers should find the novel to be a page-turner, with plenty of juicy shark scenes and a few extra surprises thrown in.
I'm also really excited about DOMAIN (my third book) which involves the Mayan calendar's 3000 year old prophecy that states humanity will end on Dec. 21, 2012. The plot includes the "true" secrets of the Pyramid of Giza, Stonehenge, Tiahuanaco, and the Kukulcan pyramid. The novel begins 65 million years ago when an asteroid struck the Earth, off what would eventually become the Yucatan coastline, wiping out the dinsosaurs. Only the object wasn't an asteroid...
Wish I could say more, but you'll have to wait.
I love staying in touch with my readers, and I ALWAYS write back. If you'd like to reach me, contact me at MEG82159 on aol. There will soon be a MEG website featuring all sorts of goodies. And if you'd like to see your name and character in a future book, send me a brief description about yourself. (At least 15 readers made it into DOMAIN.
Thanks again, and I promise I'll continue to work hard to earn your support.
Steve Alten --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
After reading Steve Alten's first novel 'Meg', I waited for the certainty of the next book with baited breath... I wasn't disappointed. Set several years later, it seems that Jonas, the reluctant hero of the original book, has fallen on 'hard times'. Having been blamed for all the deaths attributed to the original shark, he has faced a number of lawsuits, causing him to declare bankrupcy and even his promising marriage, that was set as a premise from the previous novel, seems to be floundering. Add to this, secret government plots, a ruthless millionaire/entrepreneur with his own secret agenda involving the deep waters of the trench, several familiar faces and let's not forget 'Angel', the newly escaped Megalodon who's size and potential outweigh even that of her parent, and you have an impressive story worthy of it's predecessor. All in all, I'd say that this story matches the strength of the previous book. Without the general 'newness' and 'surprise' elements of the original, Alten has had to create much more depth to the story and to the characters, which lends credibility to his skill as a writer and to his eye for detail. Hopefully, the success of this book will either persuade the film companies to take the chance, or Steve Alten that he should again put pen to paper.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
man, this book really was a page turner! if u like books on cryptozooloical discovories this is a book to get! up there with lincoln and preston, peter benchley and james byron huggins, this book reads like a movie...
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a wonderfull follow up. Jonas Taylor Once again must fight his fears and return to the Trench. The question is Who is the bigger monster Angel or her captors? If you havent read this, you really need to its a non-stop thrill ride.
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shark-tastic
Satisfactory continuation of a great story. If you liked Meg and haven't read The Trench - what are you waiting for ?
Everyone else - start with Meg. Read more
Everyone else - start with Meg. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Ian H
good book
The seller contacted me and told me how long i would have to wait as the book was coming from Amercia. Arrived sooner than expected.
I have read this bood before. Read more
I have read this bood before. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Pinklady
Unforgettable
With a book like 'Meg' I am always doubtful as to how good a sequel is going to be but this knocked my socks off! Read more
Published 16 months ago by Gizmo
Pretty Disappointing
After reading 'Meg' I was pretty excited about reading this one but, almost immediately found myself somewhat dissatisfied. Read more
Published on 13 July 2009 by D. Lockwoodini
Meg is back!
After I read the first five pages of the trench I could not put it down again!
It was as if I was magnetized with amazement!
This book chilled me, In a good way! Read more
It was as if I was magnetized with amazement!
This book chilled me, In a good way! Read more
Published on 5 Aug 2008 by lukesterator
A Good Read
I Enjoyed this sequel. A well written book, the shark attack scence's are excellent. The only drawback was the Kronosaurs, just found that a little far fetched. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2006 by "smeghead1978"
Meg-tastic!
I think I like this one even better than the first! Plenty of Meg-action to get your teeth into.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Published on 3 Jan 2006 by Mss H. J. Owen
A sequel that brings new meaning to bigger & better!
Steve Alten returns with the second chapter in the Meg saga. The story begins with our hero from first book Jonas Taylor in a right mess. Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2004 by Mr. C. Watmore
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I very interesting book that got me thinking whether it was possible that megalodon could still be alive today in the marinas trench. Steve Alten made it seen very possible. Read more
Published on 20 May 2004 by "jw006f8828"
A second helping that leaves a bad taste in the mouth.
Steve Altern's first novel, Meg, was an attempt to rewrite Jaws for nineties and on the whole he succeeded. With The Trench steve Altern has again tried to rewrite Jaws. Read more
Published on 18 Sep 2000
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