Science
 Airframe | A disaster 35,000 feet above the earth leaves 3 dead, 56 wounded, and the cabin in shambles. What happened? With a multi-billion-dollar company-saving deal on the line, Casey Singleton is sent by her hard-driving boss to uncover the mysterious circumstances that led to the disaster before more people die. But someone doesn't want her to find the truth. Airframe bristles with authentic information, technical jargon, and the command of detail Michael Crichton's readers have come to expect. |
 The Andromeda Strain | The original Michael Crichton thriller, The Andromeda Strain explores the possibility of an extremely rapidly mutating lifeform entering a human population. First, it appears to feed on rubber, but its appetites soon take a deadlier turn... A must-read. |
 Jurassic Park | On a private island in the Carribean, people are dying, and creatures that died millions of years ago walk again... The movie doesn't do this book justice. For the scientific background and much better character development, you'll have to read Jurassic Park for yourself. |
 Prey | Cutting-edge research into nanotechnology, using "nanobots" as cameras, has gone horribly awry, and another Michael Crichton thriller is underway. Though the book gives perhaps too much credit to human abilities and the processes of evolution, Prey is a fast-paced and enjoyable read. |
| Sphere | Of all the books Michael Crichton has written, this is possibly my favorite. A deep-sea discovery and recovery project puts the researchers on site in spine-chilling danger, but opens doors none of them thought possible... A must-read. |
 State of Fear | Never one to shy away from writing about controversial topics, Michael Crichton tackles eco-terrorism and the debate (yes, there is one) over global warming in his newest thriller, State of Fear. This book provoked less controversy than it should have, honestly. I wouldn't honestly say it's Crichton's best, but, as usual, it's pretty cutting-edge and it's well worth reading. |
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