MEG: Primal Waters | Steve Alten | Combines the best of parts 1 and 2 for an awesome read.

MEG: Primal Waters | Steve Alten | Another excellant book

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MEG: Primal Waters

	MEG: Primal Waters Steve Alten, 2004 - 368 pages average customer review:based on 83 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Combines the best of parts 1 and 2 for an awesome read.

It was said in Scream 3, that the third installment of a trilogy hearkens back to the original story, building on it, running parallels, and maybe even tying up some loose ends. MEG : PRIMAL WATERS takes this concept one step further.

During the plot of PW, we are treated to many allusions to the events of the original MEG, the main one being the climactic confrontation between Jonas and the original female as it relates to the question of whether or not Jonas is like the Daredevils featured in the reality show being shot.

But, we are also treated to many aspects of what made THE TRENCH so great. While all the action of PW takes place above water, ala MEG, the action itself is just as adrenaline-pumped and even more so than it was in THE TRENCH. We also are treated to another "mastermind" villain behind the scenes of what is exactly going on, a familiar face from TRENCH who holds a grudge against our buddies Jonas and Mac.

At the heart of the story though, is how the years have treated our friends at the Tanaka Oceanigraphic Institute. Life hasn't been rosy, everyone is down on their luck in one way or another. Jonas and his family are falling apart, Mac has no direction in his life, and Masao is deep in debt. Through the course of the story, the characters grow a little bit, through the aid of tragedy, separation, courage, and ultimately, they gain the knowledge that life is too precious and short to not appreciate just how much they need one another to make it through.

This is definitely worth the read if you're a fan of the series, of any of Alten's novels, or are just looking for a great sea terror story. Oh, and please, tell your friends about it. The more people that take the time with this book, the better our chances are of soon getting the big screen adaptation of the original MEG!

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Another excellant book

I've read the other two MEG books by Steve Alten ,and I loved them,and this one won't let you down.It has the same experience as the first two,but it's written in a different tense.If that worries you don't let it.Once you start reading the book you can't tell the difference. If you like sharks or not you'll still enjoy this book.

Third in the monster shark series

Eighteen years have elapsed for the characters since the last book, and twenty two since the first Meg surfaced. Jonas has aged, had kids, and, along with his wife, entered a serious midlife crisis.

The book carries the same formula of biology and evolutionary lessons mixed with horror and action scenes. At times the action sequences defy beliavability, but they keep the overall pace of the book moving rapidly. There's also more color into the lives of the main characters. By the end of the novel you feel more insight into their personalities than the first two books combined.

Good story in all. I'd relate this to the first like I'd relate T2 to the original Terminator movie. The first was more of a horror story, while the latter has even more Hollywood elements (more kid involvement and action scenes) in it. The same is true here. With that in mind, I gotta admit I wanted to see what would happen if one of the Megs duked it out with a nuclear submarine.

Enjoy!

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A MUST READ FOR ANY MARINE ENTHUSIAST!!

After reading "MEG" and "Trench", Steve has followed up without missing a beat. As a marine biologist, I am amazed at the realism that Steve incorporates into his fiction novels. I have studied sharks for years, and found his descriptions fascinating. I am looking forward to getting into the "LOCH" series when they debut.

The best of the 3 so far!

Steve Alten has written another fun thiller. I'm a marine biologist and I find his books to be exciting very well researched and above all fun! As with most of his fans I hope that the series will be brought to life on the big screen . Go out an get it now!

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