"Jaws meets Charles Darwin ... Much forboding ... doesn't slow down the plot."
USA Today Named a Top 10 Hottest Summer Read

"[An] entertaining debut; possesses all the predatory features to provide maximum chills
an awesome beach read."Publishers Weekly

"Remarkable ... Imagery evokes a visceral terror ... Don't be surprised if giant flying fish are the talk
of the summer."Booklist

"A sci-fi thriller that combines the best of Jaws and Jurassic Park."People Magazine

"An action-packed debut. Make sure to pack this one for your next trip to the beach."
Cincinnati Library Review

"Action scenes will have Hollywood animation artists salivating." Kirkus Reviews

A team of marine scientists is on the verge of making the most stunning discovery in the history of man:
a previously unknown predatory species, alive now, evolving just like the dinosaursand being
forced out of its world and into man's for a violent first encounter.

In their quest for answers, they engage a host of fascinating charactersexperts in neurology and deep
sea geology, flight-simulation wizards, and evolution historiansand set off together to exotic locales,
experiencing love, friendship, loyalty, and betrayal along the way. When people start dying, the real hunt
begins.

Weaving science and thriller in a way not seen since Jurassic Park, Natural Selection is
that rare blend of intricately layered research, rich characters, and tornado pacing.

Dave Freedman lives in Southern California with his wife.  He holds a bachelor of science degree from Princeton and a master's degree from Harvard.  Natural Selection is his first novel.