Jaws by Peter Benchley

“Jaws” is a novel written by Peter Benchley, published in 1974. The novel is a thriller and adventure story that centers around the fictional resort town of Amity Island. The plot revolves around a great white shark that begins to terrorize the local community by attacking swimmers and boaters.

The protagonist, Chief Martin Brody, is the police chief of Amity Island, and he becomes determined to protect the residents and tourists from the shark threat. He teams up with a marine biologist named Matt Hooper and a professional shark hunter named Quint. Together, they set out to capture or kill the menacing shark.

“Jaws” became a bestseller and is widely regarded as one of the most iconic and successful thriller novels of all time. The book’s popularity was further boosted by the release of the blockbuster film adaptation directed by Steven Spielberg in 1975. The movie became a massive success and is often credited with establishing the summer blockbuster phenomenon.

The novel and the film adaptation contributed to a widespread fear of sharks and had a significant impact on popular culture. “Jaws” remains a classic in the suspense and thriller genres, and its portrayal of the primal fear of the unknown lurking in the depths of the ocean has left a lasting impression on audiences worldwide.