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Timeline

By: Michael Crichton
Narrated by: John Bedford Lloyd
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In an Arizona desert a man wanders in a daze, speaking words that make no sense. Within twenty-four hours he is dead, his body swiftly cremated by his only known associates. Halfway around the world archaeologists make a shocking discovery at a medieval site. Suddenly they are swept off to the headquarters of a secretive multinational corporation that has developed an astounding technology. Now this group is about to get a chance not to study the past but to enter it. And with history opened to the present, the dead awakened to the living, these men and women will soon find themselves fighting for their very survival—six hundred years ago. . . .

©1999 by Michael Crichton (P)1999 Random House, Inc. Random House Audio Publishing, A Division of Random House Inc.

Critic reviews

"COMPULSIVE READING . . . BRILLIANTLY IMAGINED."--Los Angeles Times

"EXCITING . . . CLASSIC ADVENTURE . . . [A] SWASHBUCKLING NOVEL . . . CRICHTON DELIVERS."--USA Today

"MORE SCREAMS PER PAGE . . . THAN JURASSIC PARK AND THE LOST WORLD COMBINED. . . . THE PACE WILL LEAVE MANY BREATHLESSLY GRASPING FOR OXYGEN MASKS."--San Diego Union-Tribune

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Great story but....

the story is an amazing story but happens very quickly. as in a week's time. it's a very exciting book and things get moving rather quickly. it is a fun read and if you like action and excitement with death and time travel this is a book for you. I wish the ending had closed a little better but im not an author so what do i know

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A great time travel read

I love Crichton, every book he writes is so vivid like your watching a movie. Timeline is no different here, great characters and story, highly recommend

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A+ had to finish in 2 days

wonderful story, get your imagination going, one of those books that you don't want to put down until the end. I enjoyed the whole thing.

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Captivating story with amazing detail of a time long ago

Really liked the historic detail of the 14th century—society, architecture, and day to day life. The story line was suspenseful, full of believable action and had me pulling for the characters from another world.

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long gaps and quality changes

story is fantastic but the audio for chapter 4 (over 8 hours) was recorded in chunks with long pauses between, over 15 seconds apiece. Some of these sections are a little staticky, only noticeable at transitions.

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Movie

This Book/Reader was 110% better than the book. It kept me on my feet and screaming in excitement and anticipation

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love it

one of my favorite books and it's always good to reread it. thanks yall

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Amazing story

Loved the story! The action is intense and keeps you listening. Some sound quality issues and long gaps that I’m not sure were intentional, but nothing that takes away from the experience too much.

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Great Book

Really liked the movie. But the books are always better as they say. Definitely true for this one.

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wow, another Michael Crichton classic!

Michael Crichton was an absolute genius of the hard science techno thriller. his novels never fail to spark the imagination while leaving the reader enthralled with the excitement and tension inspired by his stories. this one is no different, a wonderful exciting reading or listening experience.

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