I've heard about the Crichton book--sounds interesting.
I like his books in general, but this is the best I can remember. If you read it you'll learn LOTS about global warming, etc.--the TRUTH about it (lots of references).
I won't give away the plot other than to say a natural disaster was *almost* manufactured in the book, that happened for REAL in the world recently. Kind of gave me goosebumps reading about it.
Hey I am reading the Crichton book it is fantastic a big slam against Global warming and stupid science! The story is great made for a great movie, however, I'm afraid it will never make it to Hollywood because of PC, His book Prey was great too!!