Mystery/detective

Item Description

In Paris, a physicist dies after performing a laboratory experiment for a beautiful visitor...In the jungles of Malaysia, a mysterious buyer purchases deadly cavitation technology, built to his specifications...In Vancouver, a small research submarine is leased for use in the waters off New Guinea...And in Tokyo, an intelligence agent tries to understand what it all means.

Thus begins Michael Crichton's exciting and provocative technothriller, State of Fear. Only Michael Crichton's unique ability to blend science fact and pulse-pounding fiction could bring such disparate elements to a heart-stopping conclusion.

This is Michael Crichton's most wide-ranging thriller. State of Fear takes the reader from the glaciers of Iceland to the volcanoes of Antarctica, from the Arizona desert to the deadly jungles of the Solomon Islands, from the streets of Paris to the beaches of Los Angeles. The novel races forward, taking the reader on a rollercoaster thrill ride, all the while keeping the brain in high gear. Gripping and thought-provoking.

“Provocative and controversial. [Crichton] marries compelling subject matter with edge-of-your-seat storytelling.” (USA Today)

“In STATE OF FEAR, Michael Crichton delivers a lightning-paced technopolitical thriller...every bit as informative as it is entertaining.” (Wall Street Journal)

“Fascinating for how Crichton was trying to make the very absence of fear spooky.” (San Francisco Chronicle)

“There’s no one else like him…a fast, fun read.” (Weekly Standard)

“This is definitely one for the Christmas list.” (National Review)

“He imparts science while entertaining readers.” (Denver Post)

“STATE OF FEAR is a valuable education in the guise of entertainment. Do yourself a favor and buy it.” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

“The thrills of Crichton’s latest are interspersed with fascinating facts and data. Perhaps his most serious and important book yet.” (Booklist)

“STATE OF FEAR is Michael Crichton’s best.” (Bookreporter.com)

“Michael Crichton’s new book will appeal to your inner techie.” (Washington Post Book World)

Used - Good

Published 2004. 672 pages. 6-3/4 x 4-1/4 x 1-1/2"  Paperback

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