Jaws

A great white shark terrorizes the idyllic summer haven of Amity Island, and a ragtag group of men take to the water to confront the deadly predator. A masterful thriller and an enduring meditation on human courage and fear, Jaws is one of the most iconic suspense novels ever written.

This edition includes a foreword by Wendy Benchley and rare bonus content from Peter Benchley’s archives: the original typed title page, a list of possible titles, a candid letter to film producer David Brown with feedback on the movie adaptation, and excerpts from Shark Trouble, detailing Benchley’s experience writing Jaws, selling it to Universal Studios, and collaborating with Steven Spielberg.

After writing Jaws in the early 1970s, Peter Benchley was actively engaged with scientists and filmmakers, and over the ensuing decades, joined many expeditions around the world as they expanded their knowledge of sharks and shark behavior. He encouraged each new generation of Jaws fans to enjoy his riveting tale and to channel their excitement into support and protection of these magnificent prehistoric apex predators.