Michael Crichton
Michael Crichton (1942-2008) was an American author, director, screenwriter, and producer best known for his work in the science fiction, thriller, and medical fiction genres. His books have sold over 200 million copies worldwide, and many have been adapted into films, most notably the Jurassic Park franchise.
Michael Crichton Series in Order
Jurassic Park
Science fiction thriller series about the catastrophic attempt to create a theme park of cloned dinosaurs
Andromeda
Techno-thriller series about a deadly extraterrestrial microorganism
Sphere
Psychological science fiction thriller about the discovery of an alien spacecraft
Timeline
Science fiction adventure about quantum technology and time travel to medieval France
Prey
Techno-thriller about nanotechnology gone wrong
Congo
Adventure thriller set in the African rainforest
The Terminal Man
Medical techno-thriller about brain implants and violence
Rising Sun
Murder mystery set against Japanese-American business relations
Michael Crichton Standalone Novels
Collection of standalone techno-thrillers and adventure novels by Michael Crichton, exploring themes of science, technology, and their impact on society.
Reading Michael Crichton Books in Order
Why Read in Order?
- →Characters grow and change across books
- →Plot threads connect between stories
- →Later books reference earlier events
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Pick any series that interests you and start with book one.
Each Michael Crichton series stands alone. No need to read other series first. The lists above show the exact reading order.
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