{"product_id":"state-of-fear-isbn-9780060554385","title":"State of Fear","description":"\u003cp\u003e#1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Crichton delivers an edge-of-your-seat thrill ride mixing cutting edge science and action-packed adventure in State of Fear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Paris, a physicist dies after performing a laboratory experiment for a beautiful visitor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the jungles of Malaysia, a mysterious buyer purchases deadly cavitation technology, built to his specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Vancouver, a small research submarine is leased for use in the waters off New Guinea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd in Tokyo, an intelligence agent tries to understand what it all means.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA deftly-crafted techno-thriller, in true Crichton style, State of Fear is an exciting, stunning tale of global conspiracy that not only entertains and educates, but will make you think.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eIn Paris, a physicist dies after performing a laboratory experiment for a beautiful visitor. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the jungles of Malaysia, a mysterious buyer purchases deadly cavitation technology, built to his specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Vancouver, a small research submarine is leased for use in the waters off New Guinea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd in Tokyo, an intelligence agent tries to understand what it all means.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThus begins \u003cstrong\u003eMichael Crichton's\u003c\/strong\u003e exciting and provocative technothriller, \u003cstrong\u003eState of Fear\u003c\/strong\u003e. Only \u003cstrong\u003eMichael Crichton's\u003c\/strong\u003e unique ability to blend science fact and pulse-pounding fiction could bring such disparate elements to a heart-stopping conclusion. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is \u003cstrong\u003eMichael Crichton's\u003c\/strong\u003e most wide-ranging thriller.  \u003cstrong\u003eState of Fear\u003c\/strong\u003e 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,  \u003cstrong\u003eState of Fear\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003eMichael Crichton\u003c\/strong\u003e at his very best. | \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“One of our most gifted popular novelists, Crichton specializes in cutting-edge science fused with suspense. Crichton’s fecund imagination and considerable storytelling talent have brought pleasure to millions. A master. A connoisseur of catastrophe.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Provocative and controversial. [Crichton] marries compelling subject matter with edge-of-your-seat storytelling.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In STATE OF FEAR, Michael Crichton delivers a lightning-paced technopolitical thriller...every bit as informative as it is entertaining.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“STATE OF FEAR is one of Crichton’s best because it’s as hard to pigeonhole as greenhouse gas but certainly heats up the room.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“STATE OF FEAR grabs you from the start.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Weekend Australian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[Crichton’s] expert manipulation of tension pays off in page-turning dividends. Cunningly orchestrated mayhem.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMilwaukee Journal Sentinel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Every bit as informative as it is entertaining. And it is very entertaining.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Very enjoyable.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Evening Standard (London)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A master. A connoisseur of catastrophe.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Definitely page-turning.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDetroit Free Press\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e…Plenty of thrills, chills and spills. STATE OF FEAR is required reading.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Electricity Daily\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[Crichton’s] expert manipulation of tension pays off in page-turning dividends. Cunningly orchestrated mayhem.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eExpress\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“For thriller fans, STATE OF FEAR is the perfect tonic for a weekend when you’re snowbound.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Ottowa Sun\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Cliffhanging action sequences.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Fast-faced and a fun read. A breath of fresh air.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Vancouver Province\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Terrific fun.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaily Telegraph (London)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An exciting story…in the hands of a master story-teller like Crichton, it’s good entertainment.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSunday Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“One of the real pleasures of Crichton’s books is their erudite polish.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSlate\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“STATE OF FEAR is an exciting yarn.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Liverpool Daily Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In STATE OF FEAR Crichton weaves a stunning fiction around the issue of global warming.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAustralia Gold Coast Bulletin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“STATE OF FEAR is the world’s first page-turner that people will want to read in one gulp.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMontery County Herald\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A gripping techno thriller that…spares no expense when it comes to adventure, suspense and, ultimately, satisfaction.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePittsburgh Post-Gazette\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[A] snappy eco-thriller.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Scary? 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