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Rising Sun: Book Guide, Author and Facts

Rising Sun by Michael Crichton — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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Rising Sun is a 1992 novel by Michael Crichton. It was his eighth under his own name and eighteenth overall, and is about a murder in the Los Angeles headquarters of Nakamoto, a fictional Japanese corporation. The book was published by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. An image of fashion model Gia Carangi is incorporated in the cover art for the original edition.

Quick facts about Rising Sun

  • Title: Rising Sun
  • Author: Michael Crichton
  • First published: 1991
  • Genre: japanese culture, yakuza, los angeles police department
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL46887W

Where to read Rising Sun

Rising Sun by Michael Crichton is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Rising Sun about?

Rising Sun is a 1992 novel by Michael Crichton.

Who wrote Rising Sun?

Rising Sun was written by Michael Crichton.

When was Rising Sun published?

Rising Sun was first published in 1991.

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