The Swarm: A Novel of the Deep - Softcover

Frank Sch�tzing

4.09

24,955 ratings by Goodreads

9780340895238: The Swarm: A Novel of the Deep

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0340895233 ISBN 13: 9780340895238

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton, 2006

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Frank Sch�tzing's amazing novel is a publishing phenomenon with translation rights sold around the world, drawing rave reviews for both pulsating suspense and great scientific knowledge.

The world begins to suffer an escalating and sensational series of natural disasters, and two marine biologists begin to develop a theory that the cause lies in the oceans, where an entity know as the Yrr has developed a massive network of single-cell organisms. It is wreaking havoc in order to prevent humankind from destroying the earth's ecological balance forever.

The Americans, under the ruthless General Judith Lee, take a more pragmatic approach than the scientists, seeking to wipe out the being of the deep.

The scene is set for a massive confrontation...

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Review:

This thriller is a space-ship bound for another world. (Die Zeit)

A rip-roaring monster movie of a plot with unexpectedly credible human characters (Peter Millar, The Times)

'Good fun, written in fluent thrillerese, and there are some vivid action-thriller moments' (Metro)

'A massively good read. A gripping marine biodiversity thriller the like of which I have not seen since "Jaws". I particularly liked the portrayal of biologists as interesting, sexy human beings, rather than just evil or hopelessly mistaken gene-manipulators.' (Dr James Mallet, Professor of Biological Diversity, University College London)

An international blockbuster . . . But think twice about making it your beach book. However hot the vacation sun, this novel may give you the shivers . . . enjoy (Evening Standard)

'A mind-bending, Crichton-esque fate-of-the-planet thriller that whiplashes the reader from micro- to macro-terrors faster than you can say 'ecosystem'... never ever predictable... enormously entertaining science fiction / horror epic... I recommend you dive right in' (Fangoria)

'A gripping novel with fast-paced action, interesting and believable characters, and a fascinating look into the uncharted depths of the ocean . . . Enthralling, I was on tenterhooks throughout . . . Comparable in quality to Stephen King, Martin Cruz Smith, and Elmore Leonard' (Peter Constantine, award-winning translator of Thomas Mann's SIX EARLY STORIES)

An effervescent cocktail of adventure (Der Spiegel)

A gripping thriller starring nature unleashed (Stern)

The world could collapse around you [while reading DER SCHWARM], and you wouldn't notice. (Die Welt)

Book Description:

More gripping than Crichton, classier than Cussler, Frank Sch�tzing's record-breaking ecological thriller is here. After dominating the German bestseller lists for over 12 months THE SWARM is about to make waves across the world.

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