Micro A Novel

Cover of Micro A Novel by Michael Crichton
Publisher: HarperCollins
Year: 2012
Language: en
Edition: Reprint
Pages: 560
ISBN-13: 9780060873172
Dimensions:
Height: 7.5 Inches
Length: 4.1875 Inches
Weight: 0.66 Pounds
Width: 1.26126 Inches
Dewey Decimal: 813/.54
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Micro, a novel by Michael Crichton, is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins on September 25, 2012. This 560-page work delves into a world that is both minuscule and perilous, where three men are discovered dead in a locked office in Honolulu, marked by mysterious, razor-sharp cuts. The narrative unfolds in the lush rainforests of Oahu, where seven graduate students, recruited by an innovative microbiology start-up, face unexpected dangers in their quest for survival.

Readers will encounter a blend of scientific concepts and thrilling fiction as the characters navigate a hostile environment, relying on their understanding of nature to confront the challenges posed by groundbreaking technology. The story emphasizes the intersection of biology and adventure, showcasing the profound risks associated with radical scientific advancements. This edition is presented in English and offers a captivating exploration of the natural world through the lens of fiction.


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#1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Crichton reveals a universe too small to see and too dangerous to ignore

In the locked office of a Honolulu building, three men are found dead, with no sign of struggle except for ultrafine, razor-sharp cuts covering their bodies.

In the lush rain forests of Oahu, groundbreaking technology has ushered in a revolutionary era of biological prospecting. Here, seven brilliant graduate students recruited by a pioneering microbiology start-up company are thrust into a hostile wilderness that reveals profound and surprising dangers at every turn. Prey to a technology of radical and unbridled power—armed only with their knowledge of the natural world—they must harness the inherent forces of nature itself to survive.

Melding scientific fact with pulse-pounding fiction in vintage Michael Crichton fashion—completed by visionary science writer Richard Preston—Micro is an instant classic of sophisticated, cutting-edge entertainment.

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This page includes the available description and bibliographic details for “Micro A Novel” by Michael Crichton. Synopsis preview: #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Crichton reveals a universe too small to see and too dangerous to ignore In the locked office of a Honolulu building, three men are found dead, with no sign of struggle except…
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Publisher: HarperCollins. Year: 2012.
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ISBN-13: 9780060873172.
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Language: en. Pages: 560. Edition: Reprint.

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