Reviews"This is heart-pounding storytelling at its finest. I dare you to try and put this amazing book down." -- T.J. Newman, #1 internationally bestselling author of Falling and Drowning: The Rescue of Flight 1421, " Eruption is extraordinary. It's the return of the big summer blockbuster but it is also something more -- the first summer blockbuster masterpiece. Michael Crichton and James Patterson have come together to create a novel that is as thrilling and jaw-dropping as Jurassic Park . Every page of this novel features the best gifts of two writing giants. Full of suspense, frighteningly real and absolutely unforgettable." -- Don Winslow, #1 internationally bestselling author of The Cartel and City on Fire, "Explosive...The action scenes will make readers' eyes pop as the tension continues to build...Red-hot storytelling."-- Kirkus, starred review, "The once-in-a-lifetime combination of Michael Crichton and James Patterson results in one of the most entertaining novels I've read in years." -- Adrian McKinty, #1 internationally bestselling author of The Chain
SynopsisThe biggest thriller of the year: A history-making eruption is about to destroy the Big Island of Hawaii. But a secret held for decades by the US military is far more terrifying than any volcano. "The book is a classic summer beach read... Eruption will revive the art of speed-reading...told with a singular voice that is a compelling amalgam of the two writers."-- USA Today " Eruption is an epic thriller...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 to create the most anticipated mega bestseller in years. Michael Crichton, creator of Jurassic Park, ER, Twister, and Westworld , had a passion project he'd been pursuing for years, ahead of his untimely passing in 2008. Knowing how special it was, his wife, Sherri Crichton, held back his notes and the partial manuscript until she found the right author to complete it: James Patterson, the world's most popular storyteller. "Red-hot storytelling... The action scenes will make readers' eyes pop as the tension continues to build." - Kirkus , starred review "Explosive...the summer's ultimate literary mashup." -- Washington Post "Takes readers on a thrilling journey." --BBC "Beachbag-ready." -- Boston Globe "A seismic publishing event...all the elements of a summer blockbuster...it's a thrill and the pages practically turn themselves." --Associated Press " Eruption is this summer's literary version of a blockbuster action movie." - Los Angeles Times "Breakneck and plausible." -- Publishers Weekly, 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