Michael Crichton 1942-2008

Michael Crichton (Oct. 23, 1942 - Nov. 4, 2008) died at the age of 66 after battling cancer. Author of bestselling novels such as Jurassic Park, Andromeda Strain, and Congo, Crichton often wrote about science and technology in his fiction. In addition to writing countless bestsellers, he was also the producer and creator of the television program, ER. Read an obituary from the Associated Press

Wesbites of Interest

Visit Michael Crichton's Random House page

Michael Crichton, author of Jurassic Park and other books-to-films, is featured on IMDB

Crichton's blurb from ER

Read his biography from InfoPlease

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Read an interview with Michael Crichton from HarperCollins

Books Available at St. Kate's Libraries

Prey (2002) PS3553.R48 P74 2002

Sphere (1987) PS3553.R48 S6 1987

The Terminal Man (1972) PS3553.R48 T4

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