State of Fear

By: Michael Crichton

Narrated by: George Wilson

Length: 18 hrs and 18 mins

Publisher's summary

The undisputed master of the techno-thriller has written his most riveting, and entertaining, book yet.

Once again Michael Crichton gives us his trademark combination of pause-resistant suspense, cutting-edge technology, and extraordinary research. State of Fear is a superb blend of edge-of-your-seat suspense and thought provoking commentary on how information is manipulated in the modern world. From the streets of Paris, to the glaciers of Antarctica, to the exotic and dangerous Solomon Islands, State of Fear takes the listener on a rollercoaster thrill ride, all the while keeping the brain in high gear.

©2004 Michael Crichton (P)2004 Harper Audio

Critic reviews

" State of Fear is one of Crichton's best because it's as hard to pigeonhole as greenhouse gas but certainly heats up the room." ( Entertainment Weekly)
"Michael Crichton's new, can't-put-it-down novel is a first-of-a-kind thriller - a fast-paced adventure based on the notion that a current widespread fear is baseless." ( Forbes)

Much better than I had thought

I would never have taken a chance on a story revolving around the theory of Global Warming. But true to Crichton writing it moves well and has a nice group of characters as well as a few twists and turns that won't let you down. This is a very well FLESHED out story accompanied by a fair amount of comments about the environment and the concerns that many people. Don't let the subject matter dissuade you from this selection. I would give it an 8 on the attention grabbing and a 7 for length. I just finished Clancy’s The Teeth of the Tiger and I have to say this book was better. I am just a regular guy who likes good detailed story telling. This book was it and I will be listening to it again I’m sure of it.

State of fear

I like Michael Crichtons books.This was unusual.I liked it,it left questions at the end,but then all his books do.It is not one I'll re read like others he wrote. George Wilson was a fine narrator..I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.'

One of Crichton’s best!

Read it and weep if you’re a lefty or if you’re certain you’re right. Thanks Michael

Not to steal a line from Jeff Foxwothy

But... if you think the Global Warming Fanatics in this novel are over the top or unreal. You might be an over the top Gloval Warming Fanatic.

As relevant today as when he wrote it.

My favorite author. Thought provoking like all his books and always a great story. My third listen.

a must read!

This story illustrated exactly what we see happening now, the politicization of science. Be aware and be afraid!

Can't do it

I love Michael Crichton novels, but I couldn't get into this one. I tried it twice

Excellent research, good story,

If you are a member of Al Gore's Church of Global Warming, this story will do one of two things. It will either open your eyes or make you really mad. Either way you are in for a reality check.

It is abundantly clear why the hard core Climate Change people are labeling this novel "propaganda" and "ranting and pandering." I'm guess they didn't like it much.

If you are not a believer in Global Warming, (now known as Climate Change) you are going to love this story. It tells of well financed, sometimes deadly conspiracies to bring the public, laws and, most importantly, money to the cause.

As always, Crichton's research is right on the money. Working in the field for numerous national media outlets, I will affirm many of the things Crichton says about how network and cable news organizations handle politically sensitive topics like Climate Change.

Due to lack of time, manpower and sometimes just personal beliefs, many press releases are simply rewritten and aired or printed with little or no fact checking. To tell the truth, most of the people working the desks these days would be hard pressed to find an independent source to verify it for them.

The story slows in a few places but does not drag. The wildest streaks of luck required to keep some of the characters alive stretched my ability to believe. But all of it could happen.

State of Fear is a good way to spend the time driving across the country. I give it five stars.

Pretty mediocre

I loved the global warming skepticism, but otherwise it was pretty cliche and mediocre. It read more like a generic Hollywood movie interspersed with anti-global warming arguments.

I gave it two stars for the book and narration and one extra for making mince meat of enviro idiots.

Terrible narration - Very distracting

What did you like best about State of Fear? What did you like least?

I own over 100 audible books and have listed to many more from public domain sources. This narration is amazingly terrible. Wilson's voice is fine but his stomach gurgles throughout a significant portion of the book. I listen on high quality headphones and it is amazing that this was published. Wilson's stomach sounds distract tremendously from enjoying the novel, which I've read before and enjoyed.

What didn’t you like about George Wilson’s performance?

His stomach gurgles, bubbles, and makes noises that distract from the listening experience. I am amazed that this made it to Audible. I will be asking for my money back. I cannot listen to it.