The Loch - Softcover

Alten, Steve

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0976165929 ISBN 13: 9780976165927

Publisher: Tsunami Books, 2006

Synopsis

Loch Ness holds secrets, ancient and deadly. Does a monster inhabit its depths, or is it just myth? Why, after thousands of reported sightings and dozens of expeditions, is there still no hard evidence? Marine biologist Zachery Wallace knows, but the shock of his near-drowning as a child on Loch Ness have buried all memories of the incident. Now, a near-death experience suffered while on expedition in the Sargasso Sea has caused these long-forgotten memories to re-surface. Haunted by vivid night terrors, stricken by a sudden fear of the water, Zach finds he can no longer function as a scientist. Unable to cope, his career all but over, he stumbles down a path of self-destruction...until he receives contact from his estranged father...a man he has not seen since his parents' divorced and he left Scotland as a boy. Angus Wallace, a wily Highlander who never worked an honest day in his life, is on trial for murdering his business partner. Only Zachary can prove his innocence - if he is innocent, but to do so means confronting the nightmare that nearly killed him seventeen years earlier. Incorporating the latest research and "new evidence," that leads to real answers concerning the monster's identity, best-selling author Steve Alten weaves a tale of horror about the most publicized and controversial creature ever to exist.

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Review:

"Riveting...I'm glad I'm not in a boat, on the Loch, at night."--George Noory, host of "Coast to Coast AM"

"With "The Loch" Steve Alten combines meticulous research with riveting storytelling to craft a new genre--the historical science fiction thriller."--"Washington"" Daily News"

""The Loch" is a compelling page-turner. I couldn't put it down. Steve Alten has proven to be a literary master of the abyss."--Owl Goingback," Bram Stoker Award-"winning author of "CROTA"

"A fast-paced thriller...Alten gives a scientific twist to an old, enduring myth...Michael Crichton meets Dan Brown beneath the waves of Loch Ness."--Dennis Palumbo, author of" Writing from the Inside Out"

“Riveting...I’m glad I’m not in a boat, on the Loch, at night.”--George Noory, host of "Coast to Coast AM"

“With "The Loch" Steve Alten combines meticulous research with riveting storytelling to craft a new genre--the historical science fiction thriller.”--"Washington"" Daily News"

“"The Loch" is a compelling page-turner.  I couldn’t put it down.  Steve Alten has proven to be a literary master of the abyss.”--Owl Goingback", Bram Stoker Award-"winning author of "CROTA"

“A fast-paced thriller...Alten gives a scientific twist to an old, enduring myth...Michael Crichton meets Dan Brown beneath the waves of Loch Ness.”--Dennis Palumbo, author of" Writing from the Inside Out"

"Riveting...I'm glad I'm not in a boat, on the Loch, at night."--George Noory, host of "Coast to Coast AM"

"With "The Loch" Steve Alten combines meticulous research with riveting storytelling to craft a new genre--the historical science fiction thriller."--"Washington"" Daily News"

""The Loch" is a compelling page-turner. I couldn't put it down. Steve Alten has proven to be a literary master of the abyss."--Owl Goingback", Bram Stoker Award-"winning author of "CROTA"

"A fast-paced thriller...Alten gives a scientific twist to an old, enduring myth...Michael Crichton meets Dan Brown beneath the waves of Loch Ness."--Dennis Palumbo, author of" Writing from the Inside Out"

Riveting I'm glad I'm not in a boat, on the Loch, at night. "George Noory, host of Coast to Coast AM"

With "The Loch" Steve Alten combines meticulous research with riveting storytelling to craft a new genre--the historical science fiction thriller. "Washington Daily News"

"The Loch" is a compelling page-turner. I couldn't put it down. Steve Alten has proven to be a literary master of the abyss. "Owl Goingback, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of CROTA"

A fast-paced thriller Alten gives a scientific twist to an old, enduring myth Michael Crichton meets Dan Brown beneath the waves of Loch Ness. "Dennis Palumbo, author of Writing from the Inside Out""

"Riveting...I'm glad I'm not in a boat, on the Loch, at night." --George Noory, host of Coast to Coast AM

"With The Loch Steve Alten combines meticulous research with riveting storytelling to craft a new genre--the historical science fiction thriller." --Washington Daily News

"The Loch is a compelling page-turner. I couldn't put it down. Steve Alten has proven to be a literary master of the abyss." --Owl Goingback, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of CROTA

"A fast-paced thriller...Alten gives a scientific twist to an old, enduring myth...Michael Crichton meets Dan Brown beneath the waves of Loch Ness." --Dennis Palumbo, author of Writing from the Inside Out

About the Author:

Alten holds a master's degree in sports medicine and has a doctorate in Sports Administration from Temple University.

About this edition

• Publisher: Tsunami Books
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0976165929
• ISBN 13: 9780976165927
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 481