“I read this entire book in three hours last night. It is a simple, well-paced thriller. Meet Jaws on steroids. While the writing is nothing special, it is much better than a certain Da Vinci thriller I read a few months ago. The author definitely knows a lot about underwater exploration, and the biology of marine animals, for even the more mundane exploration chapters are quit interesting as the story talks about ecosystems at the bottom of the ocean that thrive without light.
The main protagonist is a tortured soul, who happens to be the only person that believes these prehistoric, super sharks still exist. The model of the story is that of redemption and conquest. By coming to terms with his fears, the protagonist is able to live again, opening himself up to love, and accepting the challenge of hunting the great shark.
In addition to the marine narrative of whales, sharks, and marine life, the story also has some interesting characters that give the book depth. I love the French Cousteau type that wants to save the shark. Also, there is the nasty, almost ex-wife who gets her comeuppance.
While there are a couple of overly melodramatic deaths, overall, the action is great, and the author has avoided any deus ex machina's. The ending to this book is astonishing. Some may find it hard to swallow (no pun intended), it is not, if one realizes the enormous size of these super sharks. It was almost 3am when I got to closing chapters, but upon reading the beginning of the final chapters, the adrenaline kicked in for an amazing finale.
This is a great vacation book, or a break from the day book. It is light, quick, intersting, and exciting. I understand how it would make a great movie. Enjoy!”