Throwback - Terror Beneath the Waves

by Sidney St. James, Jeremiah Sherman

Throwback - Terror Beneath the Waves Amidst the deceptively tranquil turquoise waters of the South American coast lies a remote and seemingly idyllic island--a paradise frozen in time, untouched by the relentless march of modernity. But this paradise quickly mutates into a crucible of terror and suspense as ancient malevolence rouses from the abyssal depths. The island's serenity is obliterated, replaced by gut-wrenching horror as an insatiable nightmare emerges to stalk its waters. In his chilling debut novel, "THROWBACK - Terror Beneath the Waves," Jeremiah Sherman unshackles primal fear and unsettling suspense. A seismic upheaval tears apart the underwater fabric, resurrecting a leviathan that defies the grip of extinction--a colossal, primordial shark born from the darkest eons. The island becomes a prison, severed from the mainland by treacherous currents, ensnaring the inhabitants with a merciless apex predator lurking hungrily offshore. Sherman's narrative follows an ensemble of characters whose lives converge in this harrowing Amy Barmett, a brilliant marine biologist grappling with awe and dread in her pursuit of a doctorate's final revelation; Bolo, a weathered fisherman who has plied the ocean's enigmatic depths; Jenny, a freckled muse whose irrepressible vitality sparks courage; Amos Scoggins, a haunted charter pilot haunted by more than the fog-draped horizon; and Jack Crandle, a seafaring captain whose veins course with both saltwater and valor. As the plot unfurls, more souls are drawn into this maelstrom of terror. Panic and pandemonium grip Crandle's Keep, the island's forsaken outpost. In the relentless dance of life and death, they must unearth their innermost terrors, forging unholy alliances to elude the monstrous predator that prowls the abyss. As resources dwindle and tensions fray, the survivors are ensnared in the relentless crosshairs of the massive shark--a creature whose intelligence defies nature and whose malevolence borders on the supernatural. "THROWBACK" is a visceral plunge into the abyss of fear, an exploration of the fragility of humanity set against an uncaring universe. Each encounter resonates with bone-chilling intensity, propelling readers to the precipice of their seats, their eyes chained to the pages. Amidst shattering allegiances, veiled truths, and harrowing sacrifices, the island's beleaguered inhabitants confront a haunting Can they shatter the shackles of discord and stand together against a cataclysmic force that hungers to consume them whole? Prepare to be submerged in a narrative that clings with an iron grip, where paradisiacal vistas distort into arenas of blood-churning turmoil. "THROWBACK - Terror Beneath the Waves" isn't just a pulse-pounding thriller; it's a heart-throbbing symphony of dread that leaves readers haunted by the cryptic abyss beneath the deep blue sea.

482 pages, Paperback

Published August 25, 2023

About the author

Sidney St. James is a Texas native and a social channel sensation, dominating the writing community with his straightforward and exciting mysteries and suspense.

James is a lifelong storyteller specializing in crafting thrilling adventures and crime fiction with heaping does of contemporary and paranormal romances.

When he's not writing or creating new youtube additions, he enjoys hunting and fishing in Alaska, Canada, Montana, Colorado, and Texas. Each year he tries to outdo himself by catching a larger yellow catfish on the Pedernales River or collecting one more bird band from goose and duck hunting on the Rock Island prairies.

James enjoys classic country music and dancing in the old western bars in New Braunfels, Luckenbach and the Broken Spoke in downtown Austin, Texas.

Reviews

[Sidney St. James · Rating 5 out of 5]

Throwback – Terror Beneath the Seas pulled me in from the very first page and never let go! The author masterfully blends mystery, science fiction, and human emotion into a story that feels both classic and fresh. The pacing is tight, the characters feel alive, and the tension rises with every dive beneath the waves.

What I loved most was how the story captures that chilling sense of the unknown — the ocean’s vast darkness becomes a living, breathing threat. There are moments of pure suspense, heart-pounding danger, and even unexpected tenderness that make this more than just a survival tale.

If you enjoy smart, atmospheric thrillers with a touch of nostalgia and a powerful finish, Throwback – Terror Beneath the Seas is a must-read. It’s the kind of story that keeps you thinking long after you’ve turned the last page — and makes you glance twice the next time you’re near deep water!