#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Timeline, Sphere, and Congo, this is the classic thriller of science run amok that took the world by storm. Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read “[Michael] Crichton’s dinosaurs are genuinely frightening.”—Chicago Sun-Times An astonishing technique for recovering and cloning dinosaur DNA has been discovered. Now humankind’s most thrilling fantasies have come true. Creatures extinct for eons roam Jurassic Park with their awesome presence and profound mystery, and all the world can visit them—for a price. Until something goes wrong. . . . In Jurassic Park, Michael Crichton taps all his mesmerizing talent and scientific brilliance to create his most electrifying technothriller. Praise for Jurassic Park “Wonderful . . . powerful.”—The Washington Post Book World “Frighteningly real . . . compelling . . . It’ll keep you riveted.”—The Detroit News “Full of suspense.”—The New York Times Book Review
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Michael Crichton
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John Michael Crichton was an American author, screenwriter and filmmaker. His books have sold over 200 million copies worldwide, and over a dozen have been adapted into films. His literary works heavily feature technology and are usually within the science fiction, techno-thriller, and medical fiction genres. Crichton's novels often explore human technological advancement and attempted dominance over nature, both with frequently catastrophic results; many of his works are cautionary tales, especially regarding themes of biotechnology. Several of his stories center on themes of genetic modification, hybridization, paleontology and/or zoology. Many feature medical or scientific underpinnings, reflective of his own medical training.
Jurassic Park
by Michael Crichton
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The direct sequel to Jurassic Park, continuing the exploration of dinosaur survival and scientific ethics. A new expedition returns to the dinosaur-inhabited island, facing even more dangerous prehistoric creatures. The novel expands on the themes of scientific hubris and the unpredictability of nature introduced in the original book.
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Sphere
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Timeline
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A science fiction adventure that combines historical exploration with cutting-edge technology. A group of historians travel back in time to medieval France using quantum technology, facing unexpected dangers and challenges. The novel explores the intersection of scientific innovation and historical adventure, much like the technological premise of Jurassic Park.
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Congo
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