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Whales begin sinking ships. Toxic, eyeless crabs poison Long Island's water supply. The North Sea shelf collapses, killing thousands in Europe. Around the world, countries are beginning to feel the effects of the ocean's revenge as the seas and their inhabitants begin a violent revolution against mankind. At stake is the survival of the Earth's fragile ecology—and ultimately, the survival of the human race itself. The apocalyptic catastrophes of The Day After Tomorrow meet the watery menace of The Abyss in this gripping, scientifically realistic, and utterly imaginative thriller.
Is Der Schwarm appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This apocalyptic eco-thriller features strong disaster violence including mass drownings, collapsing infrastructure, and deadly marine attacks. The scientific realism makes the catastrophic events visceral, with significant death tolls described throughout.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include mass death, animal harm, and drowning (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love scientific thrillers and environmental disaster stories will be gripped by this globe-spanning mystery of marine rebellion.