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Eruption

Written by: Michael Crichton, James Patterson
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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The biggest thriller of the year: A history-making eruption is about to destroy the Big Island of Hawaii. But a secret held for decades by the US military is far more terrifying than any volcano.

“The book is a classic summer beach read...Eruption will revive the art of speed-reading...told with a singular voice that is a compelling amalgam of the two writers.”—USA Today

Eruption is an epic thriller…fast-paced and deeply considered…a cinematic story rooted in science and infused with plenty of heart, tackling big themes like love and loss.”–Time

The master of the techno-blockbuster joins forces with the master of the modern thriller to create the most anticipated mega bestseller in years.

Michael Crichton, creator of Jurassic Park, ER, Twister, and Westworld, had a passion project he’d been pursuing for years, ahead of his untimely passing in 2008. Knowing how special it was, his wife, Sherri Crichton, held back his notes and the partial manuscript until she found the right author to complete it: James Patterson, the world’s most popular storyteller.

“Red-hot storytelling... The action scenes will make readers’ eyes pop as the tension continues to build."–Kirkus, starred review

“Explosive…the summer’s ultimate literary mashup.”—Washington Post

"Takes readers on a thrilling journey."—BBC

"Beachbag-ready."—Boston Globe

“A seismic publishing event…all the elements of a summer blockbuster…it’s a thrill and the pages practically turn themselves.”—Associated Press

Eruption is this summer’s literary version of a blockbuster action movie.”–Los Angeles Times

"Breakneck and plausible."—Publishers Weekly

©2024 Michael Crichton and James Patterson (P)2024 Little, Brown & Company
Literature & Fiction Psychological Suspense Exciting Heartfelt
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What the critics say

Eruption is this summer’s literary version of a blockbuster action movie.”—Los Angeles Times
“Pulse-pounding … the heartbreaking climax and satisfying style are what listeners have come to expect from these two masters of the genre.”—AudioFile
Eruption is so much more than just a great summer read. It combines the impeccable research and scientific knowledge that Crichton consistently infused into everything he wrote with the breakneck suspense of a James Patterson novel… A wild ride that takes no prisoners.”—Bookreporter

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Interesting premise

Narration could have been better. Overly dramatic and ponderous. Great to see it got published.

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Some good here, but felt unfinished.

The book felt like it was still in the planning or draft stages. There is some fun ideas and sequences here but it lacked the usual polish of a Crichton book. The book is strangely paced, and many of the characters lack depth. Hard to explain it succinctly but it just lacked the usual Crichton realism.

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Ugh, Scott Brick is the real disaster of this book

I have no idea how the industry celebrates Scott Brick, he is absolutely the worst reader in the entire Audiobook world!!! Every line is horribly overacted and insincere to the point of being unlistenable. I bought this book based on the authors' credentials, thinking I might be able to tolerate the typical 'Scott Brick' reading. I am grateful Audible allows us to return books we can't get through. I slogged through 10 hours of this HORRIBLE reading... and then gave up. No matter how much I enjoyed the content, the reading just turned my stomach. He literally ruins every book he reads.

Overacted to the point of ludicrousness
Every line given some faked up emotion
Every character read the same way
Every emotion of every character read the same way, horrible, and over-acted

Years ago he did a good job of the Dune series, but something has gone horribly wrong with his readings since then.

Scott, TAKE AN ACTING CLASS, for your listener's sake!

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Epic Disaster Read

Great summer read/listen. I felt some of the reviews were a little harsh. Interesting about how it came to be written. An epic disaster story, perhaps slightly a cautionary tale.

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Disappointing

I am a big fan of Crichton's books but was very disappointed by this one. It felt like the outline of a Crichton novel but was missing the things that made it one of his. Usually he has a proscience/tech antagonist who just sees the upside and not the risk and skeptical science based protagonist who understands the risk and is proven correct over the course of the story. They were missing from this book.The characters were poorly fleshed out. The narration was in the style of William Shatner, with odd emphasis and none of the characters had a unique voice. I can't recommend this book.

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story

characters were very stereotype
and not believable. I liked story but would not recommend this book

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Lacking realism

A little unrealistic a little disappointed time line unrealistic sad this could have been a good book

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My least favourite

It wasn’t a great listen,
Narration was so so and the story never really got interesting

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Great built up... disappointing climax.

The build up of the story was great and I was concerned how they were going to wrap it up with less than 20 minutes in the recording remaining. Sadly, the ending seemed rushed and left me wanting a more significant solution.

It is almost like they threw another author at the story and just pushed it out the door. I don't know if it was the author, the family, or the publisher but whoever pushed to have this released as is should be rethinking their career choices.

Who am I kidding it's $$$$$. Spoil the names and reputations but make as much money as you can getting to the bottom.

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Not quite Crichton

It felt off compared to his usual novels - like a 2D version instead of the normal 3D. The characters were a bit flat, the attempts to reference modern tech like smartphones felt clunky and strange and snapped me straight out of the story. It wasn't dreadful though, and there were strands to the story that were enjoyable. Definitely my least favourite of his books.

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