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State of Fear by Michael Crichton (2004, Hardcover)

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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, State of Fear is Michael Crichton at his very best.

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Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0066214130
ISBN-13
9780066214139
eBay Product ID (ePID)
31008372

Product Key Features

Book Title
State of Fear
Author
Michael Crichton
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Science Fiction / Action & Adventure, Thrillers / General, Thrillers / Technological
Publication Year
2004
Genre
Fiction
Number of Pages
624 Pages

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Item Length
9in
Item Height
1.4in
Item Width
6.1in
Item Weight
33.5 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
Ps3553.R48s73 2005
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The thrills of Crichton's latest are interspersed with fascinating facts and data. Perhaps his most serious and important book yet., In STATE OF FEAR, Michael Crichton delivers a lightning-paced technopolitical thriller...every bit as informative as it is entertaining., State of Fear ISA Valuable Education in the Guise of Entertainment. Do Yourself a Favor and Buy It., Provocative and controversial. [Crichton] marries compelling subject matter with edge-of-your-seat storytelling., [Crichton's] expert manipulation of tension pays off in page-turning dividends. Cunningly orchestrated mayhem., A gripping techno thriller that.spares no expense when it comes to adventure, suspense and, ultimately, satisfaction., In STATE OF FEAR, Michael Crichton delivers a lightening technopolitical thriller...every bit as informative as it is entertaining., "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)
Copyright Date
2004
Dewey Decimal
813.54
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22

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4 out of 5 stars
by mickeyczJan 06, 2009
You Can Bet They NEVER Make a Movie Out of This!
This book could have used a Dan Brown style disclaimer in the front--there are facts in here, while the work is fiction. The book moves on in relentless fashion with a body count and all, then pauses from time to time for exposition of global warming factoids. It is an indictment of contemporary scientists whose "consensus" is force-fed to the world in Stalinist fashion. Crichton points out that the dissenters (back in 2004 when he wrote this) were retired professors for the most part. Those who still need certification and tenure or even any job, must agree there is man-made global warming. The book includes Hollywood types, portraying them as spectacularly uninformed and equally opinionated about climate and the environment. Thus this Crichton piece will not make it to film... It has footnotes throughout, so anyone can independently verify the statements in the book. There is an MIT professor/secret agent and an environmentalist lawyer, some good looking women and one actor who gets eaten. Plus the wealthy man who funds everything and has everyone flying all over the place in his Gulfstream. Action is in France, California, Antarctica and the Solomon Islands, which is where the cannibals are. Sorry if that spoils it, but if your mind is made up (and firmly closed) you wouldn't read this anyway. IMO the sun and the oceans drive our climate, not us. Leave the witch doctor stuff out--we have not offended the planet.Read full review
4 out of 5 stars
by UJQhukrAQeu@Del...Jan 11, 2006
Perfect Blend: Escapist but NOT Brainless
I really enjoyed this book, so it surprised me to see two less than glowing reviews. My background: I am an independently-minded person with no political affiliation (but conservative leanings) and am always on the lookout for good escapist books that are not brainless. This is the perfect blend of both. The following is a DETAILED review. Don't read it if you want to be surprised! After a quick start of sex and murder, the pace of the book suddenly jerks to a crawl as the main characters and topics are introduced. If you can endure this part you're in for a fast and intriguing ride as the pace picks up to follow a dangerous and facinating trail to save the world (or at least California) from eco-terrorists. The main character (if there is one) is basically a well-informed lawyer who believes in global warming (the main topic) and is introduced to people who have opposing views. The controversy over global warming with the arguments are laid out to this character. I didn't think these moments got in the way of the story since they usually happen during travel to distant locations and are interspersed with light romance to spice it up a bit. There are plenty of plot twists and turns that will leave you guessing and there was a moment at the end that I thought was very reminicent of classic Crichton (Jurassic Park) since the group ends up on an island populated by cannibals. There are several token people - basically people who are bodies waiting to be killed, maimed, injured and left behind - and Crichton doesn't delve deep into anyone's psyche. The good-guys win and the eco-terrorists all...well, you'll just have to read the book to find out. A long list of references (with some funny asides by Crichton) would make interesting reading for someone VERY facinated in the topic of global warming and the scientific evidences for and against. Overall, this book makes for an enjoyable, fast-paced read that won't leave you brainless.Read full review
5 out of 5 stars
by myedproductsApr 07, 2007
Went a step further for answers...
Don't read much Crichton but wanted another take on the global warming issue. This book fit the bill enough for me to begin questioning the current hysteria. I enjoyed the book overall, not a classic but I don't think that was his intention. It took me about a year before I thought to go to his website (michaelcrichton dot com) to see if he was credible, after all, the negative reviews have criticized him at a personal level for not being a "scientist", (like Al Gore is?). At Crichton's site, I was pretty amazed to read his biography as his background was in anthropology before receiving his MD. If you read his speeches and look at the dates they were given, you can see that he was at the forefront of criticizing the "science" behind global warming. He is not a denier of global warming but a questioner of scientists who make decisions based on consensus, not fact. Anyway, read the book, then read about him then read his speeches. I kind of liken it to: holding my hands out in front of me as a scale and on one hand is Crichton, his background, and his thought provoking conclusions about what science should be. On the other hand I have Al Gore, a lifetime politician. No contest! I give Crichton mucho credit, as I think you might by going... a step farther.Read full review
4 out of 5 stars
by 1acromanFeb 01, 2008
State of Fear by Michael Crichton
I wanted to read this book after seeing Michael Crichton on Charlie bRose. He has been castigated by the press and the green folk for holding a contrary view on global warming. The book questions the validity of their data and conclusions. He seems to agree that the earth is warming, (to some degree), over the last 100 years, but questions the assumptions and hypotheses that are being widely accepted as causative. Celebrities who advocate for the environment are portrayed as philosophical lemmings. The book concludes with an interesting essay about science's compromises for funding. Like the inherent incompatibility between honest politics and campaign contributions, Crichton expounds on the similar disconnect between research funding and true science. Both seem to require a level of integrity that is more rare than common. It is a good read--you will enjoy it! 1AcromanRead full review
2 out of 5 stars
by wYkpupK4So-@Del...Dec 13, 2005
Painstainkly researched, painful reading
Michael Crichton's work is consistently, exhaustively researched; there are always bibliographies in the backs of his works of fiction that show he knows what he's talking about when he creates his science fiction but bases it on science fact. Unfortunately, Crichton's research here has detracted from the story rather than added to it: usually his books are a whirlwind read where I emerge having learned something from the entertaining voyage. In this case, the book is almost painfully dry: you will learn a great deal about global warming and different scientific theories that actually argue against the "global warming" watch dogs as well as the environmental issues that Crichton himself finds important. You will not, however, be too terribly entertained. If you are interested in learning more about global warming and the scientific evidence that counters this theory, the book is excellent. If you are looking for a Crichton thriller along the lines of Jurassic Park or Sphere, you will be sorely disappointed--best to leave this one on the shelf.Read full review

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Painstainkly researched, painful reading

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