Eruption: A Thriller
Jun 2024 · Sold by Little, Brown
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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 in this thriller by two #1 New York Times bestselling authors.
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 Reviews (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
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 Reviews (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 in this thriller by two #1 New York Times bestselling authors.
The master of the techno-blockbuster joins forces with the master of the moder...
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92 reviews
Susan Sez
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August 18, 2025
The family should never have turned this over to one of James Patterson's ghostwriters. Micheal Crichton wrote better than this as a college kid. See John Lange.
Laura Martinez
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June 6, 2024
Eruption is a fun read! The countdown is on and the time crunch is felt. I keep imagining what would I do If I was in that situation and on the island. The stress and anxiety that the scientist feel is felt throughout. This one sucks you and doesn’t let it up. I may have laughed a bit at the report findings. IYKYK.
Vincent Henry
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July 30, 2024
quick paced and hard to put down. love books with short chapters. I'll be surprised if this isn't made into a movie. I definitely felt like one.
About the author
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 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, Mi...
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