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Michael Crichton

1942–2008

1 series 19 books in order 17 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. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

Born
1942
Known for
Jurassic Park

Series by Michael Crichton

Jurassic Park

2 books in order · 1990–1995

Standalone books

Frequently asked questions

How many books has Michael Crichton written?

We list 19 books by Michael Crichton across 1 series, published between 1990–2008 — 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 “The Lost World.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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