--- product_id: 8032809 title: "Sharkman" price: "£26.44" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/8032809-sharkman store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # Sharkman **Price:** £26.44 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sharkman - **How much does it cost?** £26.44 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/8032809-sharkman) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Sharkman [Alten, Steve] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Sharkman Review: Another highly entertaining thriller from a modern master of suspense - I'm not one for giving criticisms so I'll give it my best shot. Sharkman was a wonderful story. Short but not simple and in a way relatable, even if you didn't necessarily get paralyzed after being a sports hotshot there's still something about the insecurities Kwan feels around his classmates to be had. Wonderful ability to transition into a teenagers state of mind and deal with all the stresses of high school (especially when coming to the opposite sex). The science seemed well researched and in a lot of ways pretty realistic, i wondered often if there were any labs that were currently having problems of this sort. The attacks were rightfully gruesome but not overdone. It felt in a way like a combination of An American Werewolf in London and Man of Steel where the main character undergoes horrific changes that he tries to fight(Werewolf in London) but then comes to an acceptance of his new self and then gains strength immeasurable (ie Man of Steel) with a bit of Neon Genesis thrown in...not the whole human instrumentality thing, but the relationship between Kwan and his father eerily mimics that of Shinji and Gendo Ikari, so points there for the nostalgic feelings. The Doors metaphors and theme was amusing to behold and there is a wonderful sense of humor throughout. Overall a quick entertaining read that I am most certainly looking forward to again. 4.9 out of 5 Review: Steve Alten has done it again!! - Steve Alten has done it again! He has brought together science fiction, realism, and thrilling suspense to create another amazing novel! I Highly recommend this book to anyone! I have yet to find a author like Steve Alten. His ability to create a realistic story line with just the right amount of syfi thrown in is really commendable. Then when he adds all the excitement and thrill it is like the icing on the cake! This book like his others truly keeps you on your toes, you literally never want to put the book down! This is defiantly the best book I have read this year! Now with all that being said, I will say that I give it 4 stars. The reason being is that yes this book was all I expected and more, but I am a true 'MegHead' and to me nothing is more pleasing than the Meg Series. That is just based on my own personal likes and dislikes. That being said this book is a defiantly one to share with friends and family. I will defiantly be adding my copy to my book collection and plan to read it several times during the rest of my life. Thank you Steve Alten for another great novel! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #2,103,111 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3,907 in Science Fiction Short Stories #4,060 in Children's Multigenerational Family Life #10,658 in Science Fiction Crime & Mystery | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (465) | | Dimensions | 6.4 x 1.01 x 9.15 inches | | Grade level | 4 - 6 | | ISBN-10 | 1630760196 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1630760199 | | Item Weight | 1.22 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 272 pages | | Publication date | October 7, 2014 | | Publisher | Taylor Trade Publishing | | Reading age | 12 - 17 years | ## Images ![Sharkman - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71dUaiuJQXL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another highly entertaining thriller from a modern master of suspense *by T***Y on November 7, 2014* I'm not one for giving criticisms so I'll give it my best shot. Sharkman was a wonderful story. Short but not simple and in a way relatable, even if you didn't necessarily get paralyzed after being a sports hotshot there's still something about the insecurities Kwan feels around his classmates to be had. Wonderful ability to transition into a teenagers state of mind and deal with all the stresses of high school (especially when coming to the opposite sex). The science seemed well researched and in a lot of ways pretty realistic, i wondered often if there were any labs that were currently having problems of this sort. The attacks were rightfully gruesome but not overdone. It felt in a way like a combination of An American Werewolf in London and Man of Steel where the main character undergoes horrific changes that he tries to fight(Werewolf in London) but then comes to an acceptance of his new self and then gains strength immeasurable (ie Man of Steel) with a bit of Neon Genesis thrown in...not the whole human instrumentality thing, but the relationship between Kwan and his father eerily mimics that of Shinji and Gendo Ikari, so points there for the nostalgic feelings. The Doors metaphors and theme was amusing to behold and there is a wonderful sense of humor throughout. Overall a quick entertaining read that I am most certainly looking forward to again. 4.9 out of 5 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Steve Alten has done it again!! *by K***N on November 7, 2014* Steve Alten has done it again! He has brought together science fiction, realism, and thrilling suspense to create another amazing novel! I Highly recommend this book to anyone! I have yet to find a author like Steve Alten. His ability to create a realistic story line with just the right amount of syfi thrown in is really commendable. Then when he adds all the excitement and thrill it is like the icing on the cake! This book like his others truly keeps you on your toes, you literally never want to put the book down! This is defiantly the best book I have read this year! Now with all that being said, I will say that I give it 4 stars. The reason being is that yes this book was all I expected and more, but I am a true 'MegHead' and to me nothing is more pleasing than the Meg Series. That is just based on my own personal likes and dislikes. That being said this book is a defiantly one to share with friends and family. I will defiantly be adding my copy to my book collection and plan to read it several times during the rest of my life. Thank you Steve Alten for another great novel! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ There's a new hero in town. *by R***N on November 19, 2014* Steve Alten has done it again. Another exciting fast paced adventure story. Mr. Alten has mastered the ability of Science fiction story telling as well as adventure stories. You will find yourself having a hard time putting down. Just when I thought his stories couldn't get any better, I was wrong. Sharkman is a new direction for Mr. Alten with a superhero type story only this one has more real elements than a comic book. I like Kwan Wilson and what motivates him. The story is fast paced and exciting. It comes off like a well-researched comic book story, only it combines real events with the story. It's easy to visualize the story and it would make a great movie. I been a fan of Mr. Alten since reading Meg and have enjoyed all his stories since then and this one doesn't disappoint. I hope he writes a sequel to this great story and I highly recommend it to anybody who loves superhero or science fiction stories. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/8032809-sharkman](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/8032809-sharkman) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-01*