Marine biologist Zachary Wallace once suffered a near-drowning experience in legendary Loch Ness, and now, long-forgotten memories of that experience have begun haunting him. The truth surrounding these memories lies with Zacharys estranged father, Angus Wallace, a wily Highlander on trial for murder. Together the two plunge into a world where the legend of Loch Ness shows its true face.
From Booklist
Something hungry is in the loch . . and it's not the gentle Nessie of Scottish lore! Marine biologist Zach Wallace, fresh from a near drowning in the Sargasso Sea during an expedition in search of the elusive giant squid, returns to his Scottish birthplace when his estranged father is accused of murder. Unfortunately for Zach's father, Angus, his entire defense hinges on his claim that "something" in Loch Ness killed his business partner when he fell into the water after Angus punched him. But the trial soon becomes a media circus when more people go missing and half-eaten body parts are discovered along the shore. Zach must contend with rival scientists, interfering thrill seekers, and even a rogue remnant of the Knights Templar in his search for what is really lurking in Loch Ness. The "authentic" Scots dialect gets tedious after a while, but this page-turner will make great beach reading. Recommended for all popular fiction collections, especially where the author's previous adventure novels have proven hard to keep on the shelf. Michael Gannon
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Review
RivetingIm glad Im not in a boat, on the Loch, at night.--George Noory, host of Coast to Coast AM
With The Loch Steve Alten combines meticulous research with riveting storytelling to craft a new genre--the historical science fiction thriller.--Washington Daily News
The Loch is a compelling page-turner. I couldnt put it down. Steve Alten has proven to be a literary master of the abyss.--Owl Goingback*, Bram Stoker Award-*winning author of CROTA
A fast-paced thrillerAlten gives a scientific twist to an old, enduring mythMichael Crichton meets Dan Brown beneath the waves of Loch Ness.--Dennis Palumbo, author of Writing from the Inside Out
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ISBN : 9788401336713