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Grandson of famed humorist and actor robert benchley and the son of highly respected childrens books author nathaniel benchley, novelist peter benchley s book were decidedly more dramatic in their content and style than his fathers, and usually centered on the worlds oceans as a backdrop to his vigorous plots. His other books include the deep, the island, the girl of the sea of cortez, q clearance, rummies, beast, white shark, and shark trouble. He wrote the bestselling novel jaws and cowrote its film adaptation with carl gottlieb. Signed inscribed by peter benchley on the front cover. Free download or read online the girl of the sea of cortez pdf epub book. Several more of his works were also adapted for both cinema and television, including the deep, the island, beast, and white shark later in life, benchley came to regret writing such. Several more of his works were also adapted for both cinema and television, including the deep, the island, beast, and white shark. Once upon a time there was a shark that ate people. Browse peter benchley s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Jaws at 40 is peter benchleys book a forgotten masterpiece. For david from with shark drawing peter benchley 4900. Published by doubleday and company, new york, 1974.