Prey

Michael Crichton

Whenever I think of Michael Crichton I think of dinosaurs and Jurassic Park - large animals, somewhat deadly and intriguing.

Prey introduces us to more bad guys but these are too small to be seen with the naked eye. Here we are dealing with self-replicating nanotechnology.

A cloud of nanoparticles breaks loose and starts to terrorise the company that has developed it.

Crichton is a skilled suspense writer and this story is no exception. In his foreword, the author warns of the real dangers of technology that continues to evolve more quickly than common sense.

Perhaps due to this somewhat sobering thought, the story is scary and gripping. In no way can it be called a classic but, for a different entertaining read, Prey is recommended.

Certainly books that can be called 'far-fetched' are often fun. But Crichton's skill in writing this tale gives an interesting concept that may leave the reader with a chilling question, "Could this really happen?"

For your interest.................

Jurassic Park

Michael Crichton

This is a brilliant book - the story becoming a Spielberg film of the same name - see DVD below.

The scientists in a biotechnology company realise a dream by cloning 15 species of dinosaur. But this dream turns into a nightmare.

This novel gives a more scientific background than shown in the film and, as a result, is better than the movie.

Many people may be reluctant to read the book if they have already seen the film. But for the true Jurassic Park story then reading it is an absolute must!