Eruption
By James Patterson & Michael Crichton
- Release Date: 2024-06-03
- Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Description
As the Big Island of Hawai'i faces an eruption of unprecedented intensity, the U.S. military contends with the consequences of a long-held doomsday secret.
The master of the techno-blockbuster joins forces with the master of the modern thriller. Eruption is the passion project Michael Crichton, creator of Jurassic Park, ER, Twister, and Westworld, had been pursuing for years ahead of his untimely passing in 2008. After discovering his notes and the partial manuscript, his wife, Sherri Crichton, searched for more than a decade until she found the perfect partner: James Patterson, the world’s most popular storyteller.
“A seismic publishing event…It’s a thrill and the pages practically turn themselves.” —Associated Press
“Red-hot storytelling…The action scenes will make readers’ eyes pop as the tension continues to build.” —Kirkus (starred review)
“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
Reviews
Great story line bad story telling, IMO
3By AUNT LIN 16I have read everything written by Michael Crichton. Which is why I was itching to read this book as soon as I heard it was released. But sadly, it was very predictable. It could’ve been an excellent novel the story line was awesome. But the telling of the story was lacking in my opinion which if I had a dime for when anyone asked me for my opinion well I’d be flat broke. But I do know an average book from a great read and this is just an average read. I’ve never read many books by James Patterson so I can’t speak to his work. I just don’t know how much of this is Crichtons work it just don’t have that certain oomph that I’m used to from a great Crichton adventure.Read it!!!!!!!!!!!
5By HBBJA1This was absolutely fabulous and captivating.Ugh!
2By SpideyMac1949Meh, would a kind rating to this so-called storey. Don’t let the authors fool you into buying it.Compelling read
5By CaroliLtdI read it in two days. A little tedious at the end but I liked itNot the depth I expected
3By Teddy and SusieThis book was an easy read. The writing style was somewhat elementary. At one point I googled the title to see if it was written for pre-teens or teenagers. I was home ill and looking for a quick read.A curiosity of disasters
4By tmeyerSad but well written, with some expected some unexpected twistsThe ending was anticlimactic
4By curlupandreadabookThe story line was inventive but it drug on a bit. The story was written to be filmed as evidenced by the ending.Movie please!
4By Samnite100Bring it on….!James Paterson
3By ShalartJames Paterson Need I say more?One of the Best
5By BrietlingBoyNot to sound trite, but this was one of the best books I’ve read in some time. Strong characters, swirling emotions, and never-ending suspense held me captive. I couldn’t put it down for any length of time.Fast paced
5By DullamThis book is fast-paced and intense. If you have ever been to Hawaii you will especially enjoy the story.Atrocious
1By KelseyKay327The most boring man garbage writing. I couldn’t finish it. Save your money and skip this snooze fest.Meh….
1By Mackinnon2001Rushed and kind of sloppy. Disappointing.Weak
1By Honesty Abe 1313Poor job researching relevant topicsExciting
5By smartino1This book had me on the edge of my seat. I could close my eyes and clearly see what was happening. I would highly recommend reading this book!!Another Great Paterson book! Mac
5By DebMMLExceptional!Frustrating logic
1By dd dd dd1212The reasons for the “suspense” of the story are preposterous and don’t indicate any sense of how humans would respond to the situation as presented.Eruption
5By Capt WinsomeOften when two authors collaborate the writing is disjointed. Michael Crichton and James Patterson have co-authored a singularly smooth narration in their presentation of Eruption. I read the entire book in one day, riveting.Suspense is non-stop
5By the greatful readerWhat a treat to get another Crichton thriller. Patterson does a great job bringing the story up to date.
