The Swarm has captivated Germany's bestseller lists, reaching number one in Der Spiegel and creating a frenzy in bookstores.

Whales begin sinking ships. Toxic, eyeless crabs poison Long Island's water supply. The North Sea shelf collapses, causing mass devastation in Europe.

Globally, nations feel the ocean's wrath as marine life starts a violent revolution against humanity. A team of scientists uncovers a mysterious, intelligent life force called the Yrr, which manipulates marine creatures to exact revenge for ecological damage.

The struggle between good and evil intensifies, with both human and suboceanic forces vying for control of the waters. The stakes are the survival of Earth's fragile ecology and humanity itself.

This scientifically realistic and imaginative thriller combines the apocalyptic catastrophes of The Day After Tomorrow with the aquatic menace of The Abyss. Frank Schätzing's The Swarm will keep you in suspense until the final page.