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EspionageLegal Thriller
Pages
539
Published
2006
Language
English

Synopsis

In Michael Crichton's "Next," a genetically engineered chimpanzee escapes a research facility, setting off a chain of events involving corporate espionage, bio-piracy, and a desperate fight for survival. The story follows a diverse cast of characters as they navigate a world where cutting-edge science blurs the lines between human and animal, and the pursuit of profit has dangerous consequences.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseDarkThought-ProvokingComplex
SurvivalMorally GreyMultiple POVs

Genres

Espionage Legal Thriller Science Fiction Suspense Thriller Adventure Techno-Thriller

About the author

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Michael Crichton

Michael Crichton (1942–2008) was an American author, screenwriter, film director and producer best known for science-based thrillers such as The Andromeda Strain, Jurassic Park and Timeline. He earned an M.D. from Harvard Medical School in 1969 but pursued writing rather than practicing medicine. He directed several films, including Westworld (1973), and created the television series ER. More than a dozen of his novels have been adapted for film and television, and his books have sold over 200 m...

Characters

All characters in Next