About Michael Crichton
Michael Crichton was an American author, screenwriter, and filmmaker known for his work in the science fiction, thriller, and medical fiction genres. His books often explore the potential consequences of scientific and technological advancements.
Right Reading Order
As most of Michael Crichton's books are standalone novels, they can be read in any order. However, here are some of his most popular works in publication order:
- The Andromeda Strain (1969)
- The Terminal Man (1972)
- The Great Train Robbery (1975)
- Eaters of the Dead (1976)
- Congo (1980)
- Sphere (1987)
- Jurassic Park (1990)
- Rising Sun (1992)
- Disclosure (1994)
- The Lost World (1995) - Sequel to Jurassic Park
- Airframe (1996)
- Timeline (1999)
- Prey (2002)
- State of Fear (2004)
- Next (2006)
Additional Information
While most of Crichton's books are standalone, "The Lost World" is a direct sequel to "Jurassic Park". Readers interested in the Jurassic Park story should read these two in order. For other books, readers can choose based on their interest in the specific themes or topics covered in each novel.