State of Fear: A Novel - Brossura

Crichton, Michael

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ISBN 10: 0062227211 ISBN 13: 9780062227218

Casa editrice: HarperCollins, 2013

Riassunto

An intelligence agent travels to such exotic locations as Tokyo, Iceland, Antarctica, and the Solomon Islands in a desperate attempt to prevent a global environmental catastrophe.

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Recensione:

“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)

L'autore:

Michael Crichton (1942-2008) was the author of the bestselling novels The Terminal Man, The Great Train Robbery, Jurassic Park, Sphere, Disclosure, Prey, State of Fear, Next and Dragon Teeth, among many others. His books have sold more than 200 million copies worldwide, have been translated into forty languages, and have provided the basis for fifteen feature films. He wrote and directed Westworld, The Great Train Robbery, Runaway, Looker, Coma and created the hit television series ER. Crichton remains the only writer to have a number one book, movie, and TV show in the same year.

Daniel H. Wilson is a Cherokee citizen and author of the New York Times bestselling Robopocalypse and its sequel Robogenesis, as well as ten other books. He recently wrote the Earth 2: Society comic book series for DC Comics. Wilson earned a PhD in Robotics from Carnegie Mellon University, as well as master’s degrees in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. He has published over a dozen scientific papers and holds four patents. Wilson lives in Portland, Oregon.

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• Editore: HarperCollins
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0062227211
• ISBN 13: 9780062227218
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 603