Meg (MEG, #1)
by Steve Alten
Meg by Steve Alten holds a well received rating of 3.76 out of 5, based on 9.9K reader ratings. First published in 1997. The book spans 438 pages.
About Meg
Revised and Expanded. On a top-secret dive into the Pacific Ocean's deepest canyon, Jonas Taylor found himself face-to-face with the largest and most ferocious predator in the history of the animal kingdom. The sole survivor of the mission, Taylor is haunted by what he's sure he saw but still can't prove exists - Carcharodon megalodon, the massive mother of the great white shark. The average prehistoric Meg weighs in at twenty tons and could tear apart a Tyrannosaurus rex in seconds. Taylor spends years theorizing, lecturing, and writing about the possibility that Meg still feeds at the deepest levels of the sea. But it takes an old friend in need to get him to return to the water, and a hotshot female submarine pilot to dare him back into a high-tech miniature sub. Diving deeper than he ever has before, Taylor will face terror like he's never imagined. MEG is about to surface. When she does, nothing and no one is going to be safe, and Jonas must face his greatest fear once again.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Steve Alten |
| Published | 1997 |
| Pages | 438 |
| Genres | Horror, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Science Fiction, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.76 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 9,946 |
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What genre is Meg?
Meg is categorized as Horror, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Science Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Science Fiction.
Is Meg worth reading?
Based on 9.9K reader ratings, Meg has an average score of 3.76 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Meg?
Meg has 438 pages.
Who wrote Meg?
Meg was written by Steve Alten. It was first published in 1997.
What is the ISBN for Meg?
The ISBN-13 for Meg is 9780976165910.0.
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