The Flock

Name: The Flock
Price: 12.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.1 (34 reviews)
Author: Smith, James Robert

by Smith, James Robert

Thriller Science Fiction

4.1 (34)

365 pages~6.1 hr readPublished by Forge Books

$12.9924% off peak

Last checked: Apr 29, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy creature-feature thrillers where the monsters feel genuinely dangerous and strategic, not just mindless killers.
You're drawn to stories where environmentalism meets survival, especially when sympathetic characters get caught between opposing forces.
You appreciate eco-thriller premises grounded in specific locations, where the setting itself becomes a character.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer human-versus-human conflict or political intrigue over animal attacks as your primary source of tension.
You find graphic descriptions of predator-prey violence upsetting or want to avoid gore-heavy scenes.
You're looking for a literary exploration of conservation issues rather than a straightforward action thriller.

About this book

A remote Florida swamp targeted for theme-park development is home to a colony of intelligent, prehistoric, dinosaur-like birds. These creatures survived the mass extinction that killed off the dinosaurs and have remained hidden, relying on stealth, cunning, and predatory instinct. When developers seek to have the recently-discovered animals exterminated, a billionaire environmentalist intervenes to protect them. A young Fish and Wildlife officer becomes caught between these two powerful opposing forces, discovering that humans may be the most dangerous predators of all. The Flock explores what happens when human development encroaches on nature, and nature responds in kind.

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$0.50 – $17.10

Price has dropped 22 times over the last 22 months. Goes on sale roughly every 31 days. Typically stays discounted for 4 days.

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Currently around #65K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller.

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Currently 4.1★ from 34 reviews

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