Eruption: A Thriller

Michael Crichton · James Patterson

Jun 2024 · Hachette Audio · Narrated by Scott Brick

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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

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, ...

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27 reviews

Amanda Sauers

November 5, 2024

I had high hopes for this book. I REALLY wanted to like it. But it was kind of dull. It didn't really get good until halfway through. And it does get good, but not as good as I was expecting, I guess? I'm a big fan of Crichton, so I had high hopes of this being an exciting story. I admittedly don't know much about Patterson, so maybe it's just the different writing styles that I'm getting caught up on? I don't know. I feel like I waited and waited for the action to pick up, and it got really good the last few hours, but then the end took a turn that left me feeling unimpressed and a bit unsatisfied. Also, this narrator is not great. He was a monotonous and kind of droning, and that definitely added to the lackluster vibes this book gave me.

Dane Anker

June 12, 2024

"Ok, Boomer" would be a better title for this book. Rather than an adventure with the backdrop of corporate malfeasance, this was just a bunch of boomers complaining about latter generations while everyone fumbles mitigating a disaster. There is no protagonist, only fingers to point as to why things could be better. I found every character dislikable and pretty 1 dimensional. It may have been better had Crichton finished it, but it's a lame duck as-is. One saving grace was the voice actor. All in all pretty disappointing. 2 out of 5 for the book 4 out of 5 for the narrator 3 out of 5 total.

David Moxley

July 18, 2025

Good story. my familiarity with the area helped to paint the picture and it was easy to allow myself to get lost in that world with those characters. I did feel like it was a bit tailored towards a future in Hollywood, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, I think it would make a fine movie.

About the author

Michael Crichton remains one of the most popular writers in the world, best known as the author of the global phenomenon Jurassic Park. His books, which have been translated into 40 languages and adapted into 15 films, have sold more than 250 million copies worldwide. He wrote a number of global bestsellers, including The Lost World: Jurassic Park, The AndromedaStrain, Congo, Sphere, Rising Sun, Disclosure, Airframe, and The Great Train Robbery. His influence and creativity extended far beyond books—he was the creator of the landmark television series ER, which ran for 15 seasons, won 23 Primetime Emmy Awards, and received 124 Emmy nominations. He cowrote the screenplays of Jurassic Park and Twister and wrote and directed the film Westworld, which served as the basis for the HBO series. Crichton is the only writer in history to have a #1 book, #1 film, and #1 television series at the same time, and he did it twice.

James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time. An Edgar, ten-time Emmy, and Literarian Award–winning creator of countless beloved series—including Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, and Maximum Ride—Patterson has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton, Dolly Parton, Michael Crichton, and Viola Davis, as well as #1 bestselling nonfiction, including The Idaho Four, Walk in My Combat Boots, and Filthy Rich.

Michael Crichton remains one of the most popular writers in the world, best known as the author of the global phenomenon Jurassic Park. His books, which have been translated into 40 languages and adapted into 15 films, have sold more than 250 million copies worldwide. He wrote a number of global ...

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