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Megalodon

Robin Brown (1981)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age16
Goodreads3.37

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageModerate

Trigger warnings

ViolenceDeathAnimal Harm

Hero archetypes

ScientistMilitary Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersFish out of Water

Tropes

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Synopsis

The US Navy goes exploring in a deep fracture looking for treasure but what they find is the opposite. After calling in civilian specialist to help figure out what went wrong with their submarine, they decide their specialist don't know what they are talking about. Frank Acreman & his boss, set about educating the Navy brass at the expense of their reputations before the megalodons take out everyone involved & start World War III.

Is Megalodon appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

This military technothriller involves prehistoric megalodon sharks attacking a Navy submarine crew, with strong violence and peril. Military characters and civilian scientists clash over how to handle the threat before the situation escalates.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, violence, and animal harm.

Who'll love this

Teens who love monster thrillers and military action will enjoy watching scientists try to convince the Navy brass that ancient sharks are the real threat.

Tags

TechnothrillerMilitary FictionCreature FeatureScience Fiction