Reader's Digest Condensed Books--Volume 1 - 1976

Daisy Newman wrote several well-received novels, including Surface with Daring and I Take Thee, Serenity. Her other works include The Silence of the North and The Slow Awaking.

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...

Nevil Shute was a British author known for his compelling stories often set against dramatic backdrops. His novel On the Beach is a powerful exploration of humanity facing an unimaginable future. Shute's work frequently blended adventure with thoughtful social commentary.

Mr. Thomsen appeared on Broadway in the 30's and 40's in several plays, including ''Valley Forge,'' ''Let Freedom Ring,'' ''Western Waters,'' ''Jeremiah'' and ''Mamba's Daughters,'' in 1940. For a time, he was stage manager for Cheryl Crawford. His own plays were ''Carriage Trade,'' based on a novel by him, and ''Hull House.'' He wrote scripts for the television series ''Topper'' and many short stories in collaboration with George Bradshaw. His nonfiction books were ''Games, Anyone,'' ''Qu...