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Michael Crichton

1942–2008

1 series 20 books in order 18 standalone books

John Michael Crichton was an American author and filmmaker whose books have sold over 200 million copies worldwide, with more than a dozen adapted into films. His work heavily features technology, usually in the science fiction, techno-thriller, and medical fiction genres, and often explores the frequently catastrophic results of humanity's attempted dominance over nature. He is the author of Jurassic Park and The Lost World in the Jurassic Park series.

Born
1942
Known for
Jurassic Park

Series by Michael Crichton

Jurassic Park

2 books in order · 1990–1995

  1. Cover of Jurassic Park

    Jurassic Park

    1990 · Michael Crichton

    Jurassic Park is a 1990 science fiction novel by Michael Crichton. It explores the dangers of genetic engineering through the story of an amusement…

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    The Lost World

    1995 · Michael Crichton

    The Lost World is a 1995 techno-thriller novel by Michael Crichton, serving as a sequel to his 1990 novel Jurassic Park. It is his tenth novel under…

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Standalone books

  1. Cover of Timeline

    Timeline

    2008

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  2. Cover of Next

    Next

    2006

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  3. Cover of State of Fear

    State of Fear

    2005

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  4. Cover of Prey

    Prey

    2003

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  5. Cover of Disclosure

    Disclosure

    2001

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  6. Cover of Eaters of the Dead

    Eaters of the Dead

    1999

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  7. Cover of Airframe

    Airframe

    1998

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  8. Cover of Congo

    Congo

    1995

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  9. Cover of Sphere

    Sphere

    1994

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  10. Cover of Rising Sun

    Rising Sun

    1994

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  11. Cover of The Terminal Man

    The Terminal Man

    1993

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  12. Cover of A Case of Need

    A Case of Need

    1993

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  13. Cover of Travels

    Travels

    1988

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  14. Cover of The Great Train Robbery

    The Great Train Robbery

    1987

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  15. Cover of Five Patients

    Five Patients

    1970

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  16. Cover of Pirate Latitudes

    Pirate Latitudes

    Year unknown

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  17. Cover of Dragon Teeth

    Dragon Teeth

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  18. Cover of Micro

    Micro

    Year unknown

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Michael Crichton written?

We list 20 books by Michael Crichton across 1 series, published between 1970–2008 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Michael Crichton's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Jurassic Park.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy Michael Crichton's books?

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