{"product_id":"michael-crichton-eaters-dead-9780525436386","title":"Eaters of the Dead by Michael Crichton","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eEaters of the Dead\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e9780525436386\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003eISBN-10\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e0525436383\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMichael Crichton\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003eBinding\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eKnopf Doubleday Publishing Group\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003ePublication Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eTechnical Synopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eOriginally published in 1976, this historical fiction novel reimagines the epic of \u003cem\u003eBeowulf\u003c\/em\u003e through the analytical perspective of Ahmad ibn Fadlan, a 10th-century Muslim Arab courtier. The narrative documents his diplomatic journey and subsequent conscription into a party of Viking warriors, detailing their expedition back to the north to combat an ancient, enigmatic terror systematically slaughtering the Norse settlements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eTarget Audience \u0026amp; Perfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAimed at readers of historical fiction, mythological retellings, and fans of speculative, historically grounded thrillers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eMichael Crichton (1942–2008) was a prolific writer, director, and producer renowned for high-concept techno-thrillers and historical fiction. With over 200 million copies sold globally, his legacy includes monumental works such as \u003cem\u003eJurassic Park\u003c\/em\u003e and the creation of the television series \u003cem\u003eER\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"text-align: center; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eReal Players Shop Bust-Down\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Bust-Down Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48041693643067,"sku":"0525436383","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9780525436386.jpg?v=1779540669","url":"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/michael-crichton-eaters-dead-9780525436386","provider":"Bust-Down Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}