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The Swarm

A Novel

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The Swarm

By: Frank Schatzing
Narrated by: George Weightman
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Now a CW Original Series

The Der Spiegel number #1 blockbuster bestseller about an intelligent life force that takes over the oceans and exacts revenge on mankind!

Whales begin sinking ships. Toxic eyeless crabs poison Long Island’s water supply. Around the world, countries are beginning to feel the effects of the ocean’s revenge. In this riveting novel, full of twists, turns, and cliffhangers, a team of scientists discovers a strange, intelligent life force called the Yrr that takes form in marine animals in order to wreak havoc on man for his abuses. The Day After Tomorrow meets The Abyss in his gripping, scientifically realist, utterly imaginative thriller. With the compellingly creepy and vivid skill of this author to evoke story, character, and place, Frank Schatzing’s book are certain to find a home with fans of Michael Crichton.

©2004 Frank Schatzing (P)2023 HarperCollins Publishers
Genre Fiction Military Suspense Technothrillers Thriller & Suspense War & Military Exciting Scary
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Fascinating Scientific Concepts • Intriguing Premise • Excellent Character Voices • Multifaceted Storyline
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I liked the character development and the interesting science speculations. Great listen . I would recommend it. Really imaginative and a real warning about our treatment of the Earth , our home.

Environment fights back

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I will not even attempt to try to summarize how impactful this book is. I will say that it goes right to the top of must read/listens. I highly recommend it to anyone and everyone as it is a true masterpiece. I can only imagine that I will listen to it again and again throughout time. Thankfully, the narration is also excellent. Bravo!!!

Deserves 10 stars

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A little too much scientific details. I found the ending to be a let down. Very preachy and I found the conclusion to be rather hopeless. Also I don't really believe this author truly understands the meaning of Christianity, only the dogma. If I accept his conclusions, then life would be pointless and just existing is the point. Then why bother, every for themselves. Otherwise, interesting story.

Interesting antagonist.

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Great story with interesting characters. You really get to unteach character outside of the story. The story itself really makes us question our perspective and where we fit in the world. story is also full of action and suspense

Intruding

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Extensive scientific research and detail about the oceans, organisms, and life in it. New paradigms about the formation of life before mankind. I learned more than I ever imagined about the oceans’ currents and the interactions of the planet’s systems. All wrapped up in a story full of action and character-development with an excellent nail-biter conclusion. The author even included a thoughtful comparison of the world’s religions as they relate to the creation of man.

Mind blowing perspectives! Worth every minute.

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i really enjoyed it, it kept me engaged without giving away too much early on. Good writing and well read by the narrator.

Well read, engaging story.

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I chose this book because I enjoyed the limited TV series and I thought the book would be more in depth. But WOW that was more of an understatement than I could have ever imagined!! Thank you for your brilliant, open mind and your skillful writing!

WOW‼️

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Loved every minute of this and couldn't get enough. Once you start its hard to put down. Great narration albeit a bit spotty at times and can feel a tad bit preachy in some spots. Loved all of the details and descriptions and very well researched.

Overall I would highly recommend this book to anyone

Thrilling

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I enjoyed the way the story developed however there were a few things that distracted from the telling. Religion and US superiority felt heavy handed though that may actually be accurate to reality. As for the narrator, there were a few words that were pronounced in ways that were annoying. The first was "nuculer" which was said way too much as it stood our because of this. The 2nd is saying SETI spelled out. That is like someone spelling out SCUBA and not saying it as a word. There were others but these were the most frustrating for me.

Good but for some things

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excellent job by the reader. his voice further increased the drama of the novel. I enjoyed the tv series but the book was so much better.

the reader

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