State of Fear

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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. “Provocative and controversial. [Crichton] marries compelling subject matter with edge-of-your-seat storytelling.” “In STATE OF FEAR, Michael Crichton delivers a lightning-paced technopolitical thriller…every bit as informative as it is entertaining.” “Fascinating for how Crichton was trying to make the very absence of fear spooky.” “There’s no one else like him…a fast, fun read.” “This is definitely one for the Christmas list.” “He imparts science while entertaining readers.” “STATE OF FEAR is a valuable education in the guise of entertainment. Do yourself a favor and buy it.” “The thrills of Crichton’s latest are interspersed with fascinating facts and data. Perhaps his most serious and important book yet.” “STATE OF FEAR is Michael Crichton’s best.” “Michael Crichton’s new book will appeal to your inner techie.” “…this proves a pleasant way of learning a lot worth knowing.” “…he understands science and how to separate fact from fiction. Impressive documentation.” “Scary? You bet.” “Crichton has written a book that deserves to be taken seriously.” “The king of the techno-thriller has once again given us a gripping, action-packed yarn.” “Crichton knows how to craft a tale, one that keeps the reader turning the pages.” “STATE OF FEAR is replete with heart-pounding suspense.” “You have to hand it to Michael Crichton; he knows how to tell a story.” “STATE OF FEAR is an exciting yarn.” “In STATE OF FEAR Crichton weaves a stunning fiction around the issue of global warming.” “STATE OF FEAR grabs you from the start.” “A deftly crafted action/adventure novel.” “STATE OF FEAR is the world’s first page-turner that people will want to read in one gulp.” “A gripping techno thriller that…spares no expense when it comes to adventure, suspense and, ultimately, satisfaction.” “[A] snappy eco-thriller.” “One of the real pleasures of Crichton’s books is their erudite polish.” “For thriller fans, STATE OF FEAR is the perfect tonic for a weekend when you’re snowbound.” “Cliffhanging action sequences.” “Fast-faced and a fun read. A breath of fresh air.” “Terrific fun.” “A master. A connoisseur of catastrophe.” “An exciting story…in the hands of a master story-teller like Crichton, it’s good entertainment.” “Definitely page-turning.” …Plenty of thrills, chills and spills. STATE OF FEAR is required reading.” “[Crichton’s] expert manipulation of tension pays off in page-turning dividends. Cunningly orchestrated mayhem.” “[Crichton’s] expert manipulation of tension pays off in page-turning dividends. Cunningly orchestrated mayhem.” “Every bit as informative as it is entertaining. And it is very entertaining.” “Very enjoyable.”

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