Reading Order
6 series · 34 booksLoch Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Loch | 2005 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Vostok | 2014 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Heaven's Lake (Short Story) | 2023 | Buy from Amazon |
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meg | 1997 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The Trench | 1999 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Primal Waters | 2004 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Hell's Aquarium | 2009 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Origins | 2011 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | Nightstalkers | 2016 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | Angel of Death: Survival (Short Story) | 2020 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 8 | Generations | 2020 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 9 | Purgatory | 2022 | Buy from Amazon |
MEG SeriesChronological
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meg | 1997 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The Trench | 1999 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Primal Waters | 2004 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Hell's Aquarium | 2009 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Origins | 2011 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | Nightstalkers | 2016 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | Angel of Death: Survival (Short Story) | 2020 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 8 | Generations | 2020 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 9 | Purgatory | 2022 | Buy from Amazon |
Domain Trilogy / Mayan Trilogy Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Domain / The Mayan Prophecy | 2001 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Resurrection / The Mayan Resurrection | 2001 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Phobos / The Mayan Destiny | 2009 | Buy from Amazon |
Steve Alten Other Novels
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goliath | 2002 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The Shell Game | 2007 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Grim Reaper | 2010 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | The Omega Project | 2013 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Sharkman | 2014 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | Undisclosed | 2017 | Buy from Amazon |
Steve Alten Anthologies
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monstrous: 20 Tales of Giant Creature Terror | 2009 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Dead Bait 2 | 2011 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Nightmares Unhinged | 2015 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Joe Ledger: Unstoppable | 2017 | Buy from Amazon |
Steve Alten is an American adventure and thriller author best known for his "Meg" series of novels. Born in 1959, Alten developed a passion for marine life and became a certified diver. He penned his first novel, "Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror," in 1997, introducing the concept of a giant prehistoric shark. The book became a bestseller and spawned a franchise with four sequels and a film adaptation. Alten's other notable works include "The Loch" (2005) and "Domain" (2007), both featuring elements of marine exploration and adventure. He has won several awards, including the International Thriller Writers Award (2003) and the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Award (2005). Alten's novels have received critical acclaim for their thrilling narratives, extensive research, and captivating blend of science and imagination.