Love the story of the megalodon so i decide to start off the steve alten meg series and the first book in the series didnt disappoint. His novels are very visual and full of action, leading three of them to be optioned for film domain, meg and the loch. Steve alten continues the story that began in the want to read. My next novel to be released will be a sequel to the loch entitled. Ive read all the steve alten books in order for his series and a few of the standalone novels including undisclosed, and if you havent check this author yet, you. Layer each mixture in a serving bowl, sprinkle some organic cacao nibs and enjoy the amazing taste and the velvety texture. Hells aquarium a series of novels set around the fictitious survival of the megalodon, a giant prehistoric shark. Steve alten is an american novelist of science fiction and horror novels. Check out cover art for meg writer steve altens upcoming sequel. It is the definitive bible of ufos, ets, secret subterranean bases, and the advanced energy. In 2011, alten made a comment on his sparsely updated website. For many readers, the steve alten meg series is the most popular and bestknown of all. The meg book series by steve alten includes books meg. Nightstalkers, by steve alten is the fifth installment of his meg series.
The next book in the meg series, the trench, was published in 1999, and it became a bestseller in its own right as well. A novel of deep terrorwas written over many late nights and weekends while alten worked a real job to support his family. I dig steve alten books, and with the exception of vostok, every one of his novels have left me wanting more. His best known work is the meg series, a series about a giant prehistoric shark thought to be extinct. The story doesnt wasting anytime jumping from one group of people to another and what theyre doing to deal with the creatures or problem in their part of the story.
Struggling to support his family of five, he decided to pen a novel he had been thinking about. Steve alten has 38 books on goodreads with 99 ratings. Books by steve alten authors like steve alten what. I highly recommend reading the previous four books in the meg series, first. In essence, it is the story of what happened to jonas seven years before he returned to the mariana trench in the first book. The rights eventually reverted to alten, but the film remained in development hell.
In a first for alten s meg series, this ends in a cliffhanger, teasing the next book, meg. Adoptanauthor is a free nationwide nonprofit program designed to excite young adults about reading and writing through the use of bestselling thrillers, heroic nonfiction stories, motivational books and direct contact with the authors via personal appearances, classroom phone calls, emails, and interactive websites. In the last 25 years, i have written and published 18 thrillers and a romcom under the pen name l. As a huge steve alten fan, i have been waiting ages for the loch and vostok to become available on audio format. Books by steve alten authors like steve alten what should i read next. The characters have depth and there is enough mystery to keep you hooked. Michael crichton james rollins douglas j preston, lincoln child. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Like steve s first two books meg and the trench, domain puts the reader right in the story. While vostok isnt a bad book its falls far short of the loch, i cant really say for what reason without ruining the book for anyone else. Origins is the prequel to the first book of steve alten s meg seriescurrently about six books strongabout a prehistoric megalodon shark that escapes its natural habitat of several hundred thousand miles underwater into shallow feeding grounds. However, in july 2007, new line cancelled the production. Steve alten born 1959 grew up in philadelphia, earning his bachelors degree in physical education at penn state university, a masters degree in sports medicine from the university of delaware, and a doctorate of education at temple university.
Author steve altens complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. Steve alten is the new york times and international bestselling author of more than a dozen novels, including the meg series about carcharodon megalodon, the seventyfoot, 100,000 pound prehistoric cousin of the great white shark. Steve alten teases seventh meg franchise novel, meg. See all books authored by steve alten, including meg. Interview with steve alten, author of meg, basis for the meg 2018 the horror show duration. His work has been published in more than 30 countries and is being used in thousands of middle and high school curriculum as part of. Steve alten is the bestselling author of the domain trilogy domain, resurrection, phobos and the meg series, including meg. Steve alten books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Ive been an avid meghead for 2 decades, and i adore steve alten, whom i.
Steve alten became a published author in 1997 with the novel meg. It reads just like a movie, and steve s incredible research and attention to detail make this a book you just cant put down. He is also the author of the domain trilogy and the loch series. Written by steve alten, audiobook narrated by bruce reizen. Now im going to have to wait what will feel like an eternity for the next book. Steve alten had said that once his relationship with new line was finally over, he would be taking the property elsewhere. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Lest just say the big bad under water monsters dont get much of a look in. If you are a fan of steve alten i highly recommend you pick up domain if you dont already have it. A native of philadelphia, he earned a bachelors degree from penn state, a masters from the university of delaware, and a doctorate from temple university.
Steve alten grew up in philadelphia and has several degrees, including a doctorate of education from temple university. Steve alten is a wellestablished author who is widely known for his science fiction novels. Some of the critics praised his books as the book of the period that you are going to read. Steve alten books list of books by author steve alten thriftbooks. It was an exciting ride into the mariana trench where the 60 foot fifty tonne albino monster lurks for its next prey. Order of meg books meg is a series of science fictionhorror novels by american novelist steve alten. His work has been published in more than 30 countries and is being used in thousands of middle and high school. A new steve alten project each month changeover day is the 10th for you to read and share your comments on in a private forum. The vessel sinks, the lio escapes and three distinct plots emerge to be woven together by master storyteller steve alten the hunt to recapture the lio. Best known for his meg series, steven alten is famous for his character development and amazing storytelling abilities. Steve alten grew up in philadelphia, earning his bachelors degree in physical education at penn state university, a masters degree in sports medicine from the university of delaware, and a doctorate of education at temple university. I promise you it will be anything but a heavenly experience for. Kind of saw the ending coming somewhat but was disappointed at the cliff hanger type ending. The next novel from meg writer steve alten to make its way onto the big screen will likely be the loch, published in 2005 and optioned as a.
Authors like steve alten what should i read next register for free to build your own book lists. The series is about meg, a gigantic prehistoric shark from a species known as the megalodon who has somehow survived to this day. Struggling to support his family of five, he decided to pen a novel he had been thinking about for years. Steve alten is a ny times and international bestselling author of the meg. Bestselling author steve alten s third book in the mayan prophecy series is a doomsday rollercoaster ride of. This special e book was designed as an inexpensive gift to my loyal readers as a way of thanking you.
Alten s declaration that the meg is a billion dollar franchise is looking a little more likely now, especially as he has written six more followups, with a seventh planned for next. Ahead of the release of the meg in august, author steve alten is soon unleashing the sixth book in his mega shark series that inspired the. Ahead of the release of feature film the meg in august, author steve alten is unleashing the sixth book in his mega shark series that inspired the jon turteltaubdirected film. I have loved the meg series of novels since the year the first one debuted in 1997. See the complete meg series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. While the crown princes investors gawk at the creature, below deck in the tankers hold, another captured beast is awakened from its druginduced state and goes on a rampage. Steve alten grew up in philadelphia, earning his bachelors degree in physical education at penn state university, a masters degree in sports medicine fro.
Steve was kind enough to answer our questions about this compelling novel. He is best known for his meg series of novels set around the fictitious survival of the megalodon, a giant, prehistoric shark. This is another good steve alten monster book like the first meg books this carries just enough almost credible science to back what is an enthralling story. A novel of deep terror, and the trench, and more on. After completing his bachelors degree in sports medicine from the university of delaware, alten joined temple university where he earned a doctorate in education. The new trailer for steve alten s book nightstalkers. Steven robert alten born august 21, 1959 is an american sciencefiction author.
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