Extinct

by Charles Wilson

Book Overview

Charles Wilson has received the highest praise from authors such as John Grisham and from reviewers, including being termed "Wizard Plotter" by the Los Angeles Times. Now, he has created his most... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312962126
• ISBN13: 9780312962128
• Release Date: May 1997
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 4.4" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

Could not put the book down untill it was finished

which was all too soon I wanted more. Exciting from the first page until the end. For some reason it was supposed to be a tv movie which never happened Its too bad because it would have been better then Jaws. I really loved this book have read it over and over.

If you liked MEG, well here's a BIGGER ONE!!!!!

After reading Steve Alten's "Meg" I got into a sort of shark frenzy, and when I heard there was another book out there with the same subject matter I immediately purchased it on that premise alone. Charles Wilson's Extinct takes a much more serious approach, although slower paced. Also the design of the Megalodon here is a tad bit more plausible, and a hell of a lot bigger than the one found in Alten's book! The ending was great, no matter what you've heard. For fans of Jaws, Meg, Deep Blue Sea and any other sea creature book or movie out there here's another one to add to your list. And remember, if something bumps you while swimming in the ocean you never know what it might be...!

"I think we'll need a bigger boat"

I am sure that Charles Wilson knew when he wrote this book that comparisons to Jaws would be inevitable, but he wrote it anyway. What does it matter if there are some similarities? It is a totally different story and a great book. I find Extinct within the realm of believability (i.e., Loch Ness monster--no one is sure that it is not a plesiosaur). Great science fiction takes a scientific plausability that few people think about and turns it into a great story. That is exactly what Charles Wilson has done with Extinct; this was the first book that I ever read by Wilson, and it is still my favorite. The plot is eventful, the characters are likeable, and the climax is astounding. Recently I learned that NBC has indefinitely suspended the mini series due to cost. Why not let Speilberg have a crack at it? This fantastic book is just begging to be put on screen. Who wouldn't like to see a mechanical megalodon added to Universal studios? Extinct is a page-turner, and Charles Wilson is a wonderful science fiction writer.

One of the most entertaining books I've ever read

This is a great book, and well worth the time it takes to read. It is full of accurate descriptions of the area that make you feel like you are actually there. One of the best books I've read.

Excellent book!

I Read this book in 4 weeks.I liked the whole book,but I thought the ending could have been better.I wished there would have been more attacks and more chases.I really like the idea of a 200 foot long shark.Now I want to tape the miniseries when it comes on.Reading this book makes me want to read MEG and THE TRENCH by Stephen Alten.Now I want to learn all I can about the Megalodon.Don`t be suprised if you here of Megalodons surfacing at a beach near you.I live in Southern Louisiana,not that far from where this story takes place.As a message to all Megalodons out there,you can come but I`ll be ready and waiting.Come and get me.