State of Fear

by Michael Crichton

On Sale: 04/28/2009

State of Fear

by Michael Crichton

On Sale: 04/28/2009

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About the Book

In Tokyo, in Los Angeles, in Antarctica, in the Solomon Islands . . . an intelligence agent races to put all the pieces together to prevent a global catastrophe.

Critical Praise

“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

“…this proves a pleasant way of learning a lot worth knowing.” — Philadelphia Inquirer

“…he understands science and how to separate fact from fiction. Impressive documentation.” — Washington Times

“Scary? You bet.” — People

“Crichton has written a book that deserves to be taken seriously.” — The New Yorker

“The king of the techno-thriller has once again given us a gripping, action-packed yarn.” — Birmingham Post

“Crichton knows how to craft a tale, one that keeps the reader turning the pages.” — Houston Chronicle

“STATE OF FEAR is replete with heart-pounding suspense.” — Albany Times Union

“You have to hand it to Michael Crichton; he knows how to tell a story.” — Wisconsin State Journal

“STATE OF FEAR is an exciting yarn.” — The Liverpool Daily Post

“In STATE OF FEAR Crichton weaves a stunning fiction around the issue of global warming.” — Australia Gold Coast Bulletin

“STATE OF FEAR grabs you from the start.” — The Weekend Australian

“A deftly crafted action/adventure novel.” — Pittsburgh Tribune

“STATE OF FEAR is the world’s first page-turner that people will want to read in one gulp.” — Montery County Herald

“A gripping techno thriller that…spares no expense when it comes to adventure, suspense and, ultimately, satisfaction.” — Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“[A] snappy eco-thriller.” — Entertainment Weekly

“One of the real pleasures of Crichton’s books is their erudite polish.” — Slate

“For thriller fans, STATE OF FEAR is the perfect tonic for a weekend when you’re snowbound.” — The Ottowa Sun

“Cliffhanging action sequences.” — New York Times

“Fast-faced and a fun read. A breath of fresh air.” — The Vancouver Province

“Terrific fun.” — Daily Telegraph (London)

“A master. A connoisseur of catastrophe.” — Los Angeles Times

“An exciting story…in the hands of a master story-teller like Crichton, it’s good entertainment.” — Sunday Telegraph

“Definitely page-turning.” — Detroit Free Press

…Plenty of thrills, chills and spills. STATE OF FEAR is required reading.” — The Electricity Daily

“[Crichton’s] expert manipulation of tension pays off in page-turning dividends. Cunningly orchestrated mayhem.” — Express

“[Crichton’s] expert manipulation of tension pays off in page-turning dividends. Cunningly orchestrated mayhem.” — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

“Every bit as informative as it is entertaining. And it is very entertaining.” — Wall Street Journal

“Very enjoyable.” — The Evening Standard (London)

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Product Details

  • ISBN: 9780061782664
  • ISBN 10: 0061782661
  • Imprint: Harper
  • On Sale: 04/28/2009
  • Pages: 816
  • List Price:12.99 CAD
  • BISAC1 : FICTION / Thrillers / Technological
  • BISAC2 : FICTION / Science Fiction / Action & Adventure
  • BISAC3 : FICTION / Thrillers / Espionage
  • BISAC4 : FICTION / Thrillers / Political
  • BISAC5 : FICTION / Thrillers / General

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