State of Fear
About this book
State of Fear is a 2004 techno-thriller novel by Michael Crichton, his fourteenth under his own name and twenty-fourth overall, in which eco-terrorists plot mass murder to publicize the danger of global warming. Despite being a work of fiction, the book contains many graphs and footnotes, two appendices, and a 20-page bibliography in support of Crichton's beliefs about global warming. Many climate scientists, science journalists, environmental groups, and science advocacy organisations dispute Crichton's views on the science as being error-filled and distorted. The novel had an initial print run of 1.5 million copies and reached the #1 bestseller position at Amazon and #2 on The New York Times Best Seller list for one week in January 2005. The novel itself has garnered mixed reviews, with some literary reviewers stating that the book's presentation of facts and stance on the global warming debate detracted from the book's plot.
Reader Profile
3.7/5 · 93255 readers · 613 pages · ≈ 11 h 21 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read State of Fear?
About ≈ 11 h 21 m — 613 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is State of Fear?
613 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is State of Fear?
It sits on the Science Fiction, Thriller, Fiction shelves.
Is State of Fear in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in State of Fear?
The main characters include Peter Evans, George Morton, Nicholas Drake, John Kenner.
Where does State of Fear take place?
It is set in South Pacific Ocean, Paris, Malaysia.
Who wrote State of Fear?
Michael Crichton.