The Swarm: A Novel

· Harper Collins
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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.

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4.7
31 reviews
Brandon Lockett
July 18, 2016
This is my absolute favorite fiction i have ever read! So informative, thrilling, and has a real cinematic application. Can't wait for the inevitable movie!
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Allan Mumby
December 29, 2024
A very exciting story with lots of action and very interesting characters. I learned a lot about our earth as well.
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Ian Stevenson
September 22, 2025
A fascinating read. It suffered from being too long towards the end. It felt as if the author couldn't quite decide on how to bring things to a conclusion.
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About the author

Frank Schatzing is the author of the international bestseller The Swarm. A winner of the Köln Literatur Prize, the Corine Award, and the German Science Fiction Award, Schatzing lives and works in Cologne, Germany.

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