Michael Crichton 1942-2008

[Craig Childs]

Michael Crichton, the million-selling author who made scientific research terrifying and irresistible in such thrillers as "Jurassic Park," "Timeline" and "The Andromeda Strain," has died of cancer, his family said. Crichton died Tuesday in Los Angeles at age 66 after privately battling cancer.

I never really read any of his books, but Jurassic Park is one of my favorite movies, so I'm sure the book is even better. He will be missed. R.I.P.



<a href="http://www.michaelcrichton.net/books.html">A list of his books</a>

 

[EddieS'04]

He was our modern Jules Vern. Sad..

 

[shawn stonbraker 2]

Great writer and if you get a chance, check out one of his books. Sad to hear he passed.

 

[TrainTrac]

RIP. He loved to yank the chains of the man-made global warming zealots.

 

[Joe Turner]

News to me, WOW didn't know he died.

 

[Shelby Crane]

CraigC, the book is 10 times better then the movie. An excellent read.

 

[Rich Stern]

One of the best authors and social science observer/commenters of our time. I will miss him greatly.

 

[Roger Batts]

Loved his books. Saw most of the movies. Just couldn't get into "ER", though....