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State of Fear

By: Michael Crichton
Narrated by: George Wilson
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New York Times bestselling author Michael Crichton delivers another action-packed techo-thriller in State of Fear.

When a group of eco-terrorists engage in a global conspiracy to generate weather-related natural disasters, its up to environmental lawyer Peter Evans and his team to uncover the subterfuge.

From Tokyo to Los Angeles, from Antarctica to the Solomon Islands, Michael Crichton mixes cutting edge science and action-packed adventure, leading readers on an edge-of-your-seat ride while offering up a thought-provoking commentary on the issue of global warming. A deftly-crafted novel, in true Crichton style, State of Fear is an exciting, stunning tale that not only entertains and educates, but will make you think.

©2004 Michael Crichton; (P)2004 Harper Audio Adventure Espionage Science Fiction Spies & Politics Suspense Technothrillers Thriller & Suspense Thriller Fiction Technology Exciting
Thrilling Action Sequences • Thought-provoking Premise • Engaging Narration • Global Adventure Elements

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Yes, the narration isn't ideal (mouth noises and stomach grumbles are sometimes positively nauseating!). And yes, Crichton certainly has an agenda interspersed with the action. But I appreciate his willingness to be politically incorrect. As a scientist myself, I know first hand the power of politics and fashion on science. Crichton's provocative assertions should send the interested reader straight to the library (or scientific journals). Perhaps more of us should be paying attention to the environmental issues he wrestles with.

Narration aside, absorbing and provocative

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If you are an environmentalist, you'll hate this book. If you believe that environmentalists twist & massage data to support their worldview, then you'll love it. I think you can see that in the other reviews. I thought it was a great story, very thought-provoking, but I agree with Joshua's review below. The mouth & stomach noises made by the reader were terribly distracting.

Great book, Terrible editing

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Michael Crichton's latest is a novel about Eco-Terrorism, and the corruptive influence the media and fear-mongers have on modern America. The plot is fairly boiler plate: idealistic young Americans struggle to fight an evil, wealthy Attorney and his cadre of dogma spouting celebrities. Along the way, the American trades his ignorance for enlightenment and gains the respect of newfound friends and two (?) beautiful love interests.

I liked the first half of 'state of fear'. It was very strong in the beginning... But it never really took off. For one thing: despite having an assortment of really interesting devices to 'attack' the environment, the terrorists didn't seem to be a huge of a threat. I wanted to see them really do a few awful things, to justify all this globe-trotting. No dice. Second. The characters: Crichton's characters aren't very likeable. The main character Peter, whined more than any character ever created by Anne Rice, and the two female characters were virtually interchangeable. They seemed more like Bond Girls than real women.

The plot had its exciting moments. But I could've done without the silly cannibal scene. Four stars for an entertaining, but somewhat disjointed thriller.

Not Especially Suspenseful...

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Putting narration aside, I found the book to be an eye opener. Especially the author's notes and the appendix at the end of the book. It is striking how civilization will allow a "theory" to control it's very existence without adequately testing the "theory". Today's environmental movement needs to take heed and stop the fear mongering or all the progress that has been made in the last 30 years could go by the wayside. I highly recommend this book for the mystery/intrigue listener. It is an easy listen and yet opens your mind to question what is diseminated by the media and interest groups.

Eye opening

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He is the master of suspense. Really gets into the science of Climate and the how it interacts with media. Great story- wish he were still alive.

Great novel

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