Description
Book SynopsisBorn in Chicago in 1942,
Michael Crichton first trained as a doctor before going on to become one of the most successful writers in the world. In 1994 he achieved a feat unmatched by any other writer: by having simultaneously a number one TV series, book and movie with, respectively,
ER (which he created),
Disclosure and Steven Spielberg's
Jurassic Park, on its release the highest-grossing film of all time. He also directed several movies, including
The Great Railway Robbery with Sean Connery and Donald Sutherland. His high-concept thrillers were international bestsellers, and in total his books have sold more than 200 million copies worldwide. He died in 2008.
Trade ReviewIngenious, imaginative * Los Angeles Times *
Thrilling * New York Times Book Review *
Fascinating * The Washington Post *
Dazzling * People *
