State of fear

A thrilling novel about the world of ecoterrorism and scientists willing to manipulate their data according to the needs of the organizations that fund their research

In Paris, a physicist dies after showing an experiment in his laboratory to a beautiful visitor... In the Malaysian jungle, a mysterious individual buys deep excavation machinery of exaggerated capacity... In Vancouver, someone rents a small submarine to investigate the seas of New Guinea... And in Tokyo, an intelligence agent tries to grasp the meaning of what is happening.

This is the beginning of State of Fear, Michael Crichton's exciting and controversial novel. With a fast pace, the author places the reader before a reality completely unknown to many: the world of ecoterrorism and scientists willing to modify or manipulate their data according to the needs of the organizations that fund their research. Only Crichton knows how to combine the irresistible force of a thriller that hooks from the first page with scientific data that sends shivers down your spine. And the worst thing is that he talks about a terrifying current reality, not a possible future scenario...

Review:
«In State of Fear, Michael Crichton develops a dazzling technopolitical thriller, as enlightening as it is entertaining.»
Wall Street Journal