State of Fear: Book Guide, Author and Facts
State of Fear by Michael Crichton — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

State of Fear is a 2004 techno-thriller novel by Michael Crichton, his fourteenth under his own name and twenty-fourth overall, in which eco-terrorists plot mass murder to publicize the danger of global warming. Despite being a work of fiction, the book contains many graphs and footnotes, two appendices, and a 20-page bibliography in support of Crichton's beliefs about global warming. Many climate scientists, science journalists, environmental groups, and science advocacy organisations dispute Crichton's views on the science as being error-filled and distorted.
Quick facts about State of Fear
- Title: State of Fear
- Author: Michael Crichton
- First published: 2004
- Genre: conflicts of interest, swashes, blue-ringed octopuses
- OpenLibrary ID: OL46914W
Where to read State of Fear
State of Fear 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 State of Fear about?
State of Fear is a 2004 techno-thriller novel by Michael Crichton, his fourteenth under his own name and twenty-fourth overall, in which eco-terrorists plot mass murder to publicize the danger of global warming.
Who wrote State of Fear?
State of Fear was written by Michael Crichton.
When was State of Fear published?
State of Fear was first published in 2004.



