{"product_id":"eruption-michael-crichton-james-patterson-9780316565073","title":"Eruption | Michael Crichton \u0026 James Patterson","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\" style=\"color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.75em; margin-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 2px solid #2c3e50; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eEruption: A Thriller\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 0.95em; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50; width: 30%;\"\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e9780316565073\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eAuthors\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eMichael Crichton \u0026amp; James Patterson\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eLittle, Brown and Company\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eJune 03, 2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePage Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e432\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eSubjects\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eTechno-thriller, Suspense, Action \u0026amp; Adventure\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eA history-making eruption is poised to destroy the Big Island of Hawaii. While the impending natural disaster is terrifying, it pales in comparison to a secret the US military has held for decades. In a rare literary event, the master of the techno-blockbuster meets the master of the modern thriller in \u003cem\u003eEruption\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThis project began as a passion project for Michael Crichton, the visionary creator of \u003cem\u003eJurassic Park\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eER\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eWestworld\u003c\/em\u003e. Following Crichton's passing in 2008, his wife, Sherri Crichton, preserved his notes and partial manuscript, eventually entrusting James Patterson—the world’s most popular storyteller—to complete this epic thriller. The result is a cinematic story rooted in hard science, tackling profound themes of love and loss while delivering breakneck, plausible suspense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eReader Targeting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eEnthusiasts of techno-thrillers and science-based suspense narratives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eFans of Michael Crichton’s classic high-concept fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eReaders seeking a fast-paced, high-stakes \"summer blockbuster\" reading experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael Crichton\u003c\/strong\u003e (1942–2008) was a world-renowned author, filmmaker, and creator whose works have shaped the landscape of modern science fiction and thriller writing. His rigorous research and foresight remain legendary in publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Patterson\u003c\/strong\u003e is the world’s most prolific thriller author, celebrated for his relentless pace and collaborative spirit, making him the definitive choice to bring Crichton’s vision to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eHailed as a \"seismic publishing event\" by the Associated Press, \u003cem\u003eEruption\u003c\/em\u003e features topographical map layouts, volcanic progression charts, and structural scientific diagrams. It offers a rare, deep-considered narrative that bridges the gap between historical tectonic reality and high-octane fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"faq-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs \u003cem\u003eEruption\u003c\/em\u003e a posthumous collaboration?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Michael Crichton worked on the project for years prior to his passing in 2008. His wife, Sherri Crichton, curated the notes and partial manuscript until James Patterson was selected to complete the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does this book blend science and fiction?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe novel utilizes detailed historical tectonic data and scientific diagrams to ground its narrative in plausibility, creating a unique techno-thriller experience characteristic of Crichton's style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Book\",\n    \"name\": \"Eruption: A Thriller\",\n    \"author\": [\n      {\n        \"@type\": \"Person\",\n        \"name\": \"Michael Crichton\",\n        \"jobTitle\": \"Author \u0026 Filmmaker\",\n        \"affiliation\": \"Independent\",\n        \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/www.wikidata.org\/wiki\/Q105226\"\n      },\n      {\n        \"@type\": \"Person\",\n        \"name\": \"James Patterson\",\n        \"jobTitle\": \"Author\",\n        \"affiliation\": \"Little, Brown and Company\",\n        \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/www.wikidata.org\/wiki\/Q298377\"\n      }\n    ],\n    \"isbn\": \"9780316565073\",\n    \"numberOfPages\": \"432\",\n    \"publisher\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n      \"name\": \"Little, Brown and Company\"\n    },\n    \"datePublished\": \"2024-06-03\",\n    \"bookFormat\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/Hardcover\",\n    \"inLanguage\": \"English\",\n    \"description\": \"An epic techno-thriller about a catastrophic volcanic eruption on the Big Island of Hawaii and a decades-old military secret. 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