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Peter Benchley
Peter Benchley writes mystery and thriller novels, best known for Jaws, which he also co-adapted into the influential 1975 film directed by Steven Spielberg. His other notable works include The Deep and The Island, both adapted into films. Benchley draws on real-life events and marine themes to craft suspenseful stories about human encounters with nature.
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Mystery & Thrillers
Mystery & Thrillers
Peter Benchley writes mystery and thriller novels, best known for Jaws, which he also co-adapted into the influential 1975 film directed by Steven Spielberg. His other notable works include The Deep and The Island, both adapted into films. Benchley draws on real-life events and marine themes to craft suspenseful stories about human encounters with nature.
16 Q&A
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13 books
Mystery & Thrillers
Mystery & Thrillers
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Peter Benchley has passed away and will not respond to questions. Their legacy lives on through their works and community discussions.
Books by Peter Benchley
The Deep
Peter Benchley
1976
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Beast
Peter Benchley
1991
4 Q&A
White Shark
Peter Benchley
1994
4 Q&A
The Island
Peter Benchley
1979
4 Q&A
The Girl of the Sea of Cortez
Peter Benchley
1982
0 Q&A
Shark Life: True Stories About Sharks & the Sea
Peter Benchley
Unknown
0 Q&A
Shark Trouble
Peter Benchley
2003
0 Q&A
Rummies
Peter Benchley
1990
0 Q&A
Q Clearance
Peter Benchley
1988
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