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RAZORMOUTH
Sharks are not the only predators in the ocean . . .
Seabrook and Aja, two recently engaged marine biologists, work in the deep Gulf Stream waters by the Bimini islands. They find a gigantic leatherback sea turtle bitten cleanly in half and suspect they are on the verge of discovering a fearsome new species. The sharpness of the teeth and astounding bite power of the unidentified animal are extraordinary, greater than all known apex predators.
Just as the couple’s work brings them closer to the truth, their research is halted by the appearance of a dead man on their dock and bloody footprints on the path to their house. Soon sicarios come looking for a missing man . . . and millions of dollars in stolen cash.
Seabrook and Aja become the targets of a Colombian cartel led by the most feared drug lord in the Miami-Bahamas underworld, the sadistic Queen of Cocaine, Concha Dores.
The scientists must use their wits, their knowledge of the ocean, and their love for each other to have any chance of survival.
What Reviewers Say:
“. . . riveting build to fierce confrontations with evil . . . it’s Seabrook and Aja’s fight against a menacing enemy that has the most impact, as the nail-biting tension rarely lets up . . . alluring prose . . . lovingly detailed sea creatures become characters in their own rights . . . superb final act.”
— Kirkus Reviews
“A fascinating, terrifying tale of predators—human and animal . . . it would do well as a movie . . . heart-pounding, nail-biting scenes follow in fast succession . . . ending is surprising, one you won’t see coming.”
— Reader’s Favorite
Anne-Marie Reynolds (5 Star Review)
“Butcher’s ability to craft descriptions that capture the exotic marine world and human intrigue alike supercharges the tale from its opening lines . . . the “you are there” feel to the story doesn’t just draw readers in; it immerses them . . . staccato action . . . high octane events . . . Butcher is a master at crafting believable characters, scenarios, dialogue, and scenes that crackle with tension . . .”
— Midwest Book Review
D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer
“For anyone that loves the ocean and intelligent thrillers, Howard Butcher is as good as it gets. His portrayals of marine life and shark research capture the beauty of the underwater world with the authenticity of one who has lived it and returned to the surface with a treasure chest full of tales. Powerful storytelling with a hell of a bite!”
— Dr. John F. Morrissey
Lead author of Introduction to the Biology of Marine Life
“. . . thrilling novel about two lovers . . . a twisty plot that combines spectacular elements of the ocean, crime, and adventure to keep readers on the edge of their seats . . . imaginative and immersive . . . offers poignant insight into marine life . . . suspenseful, well-paced, and featuring characters that catch the attention of readers and pull them into the story.”
— The Book Commentary
Kim Calderon (5 Star Review)
“Butcher fills his plot with such intensity that it sizzles . . . a thriller with emotional punch . . . Pelon is a villain that you will long remember.”
— Reader’s Favorite
Vincent Dubaldo (5 Star Review)
Howard Butcher
HOWARD BUTCHER has worked as a shark researcher in the Caribbean Sea, as an apprentice commercial diver in the Gulf of Mexico, and as the manager of a horse farm in the San Juan Mountains. Today he teaches high school English and lives in Colorado with his wife Sue and their children. His sea thrillers are Jonah, A Novel of Men and the Sea and Razormouth, A Novel of Blood in the Sea, the first book in a forthcoming trilogy. His other works include the children’s book The Dancing Pumpkin—also the animated show The Dancing Pumpkin and the Ogre’s Plot.
www.howardbutcher.com
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