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Eruption, crafted by the iconic duo James Patterson and Michael Crichton, takes readers on an adrenaline-fuelled journey where nature's fury meets human ingenuity. Set against the breathtaking yet volatile backdrop of Hawaii, this gripping thriller begins with the most catastrophic event of the century—a volcanic eruption... Read More
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Eruption

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Eruption, crafted by the iconic duo James Patterson and Michael Crichton, takes readers on an adrenaline-fuelled journey where nature's fury meets human ingenuity. Set against the breathtaking yet volatile backdrop of Hawaii, this gripping thriller begins with the most catastrophic event of the century—a volcanic eruption threatening to obliterate the Big Island. As the sky turns dark and the ground shakes, the sense of impending doom is palpable.

Amid the chaos, a shocking revelation about a long-buried military secret emerges. This secret transforms the volcano from a natural disaster into an unimaginable terror, leaving the island's fate hanging in the balance. With time running out, a courageous group of individuals, each with unique skills and backstories, must unite to prevent a disaster that could have global repercussions.

As they navigate through treacherous terrain and face unimaginable odds, their mission becomes clear: to contain the eruption and uncover the truth behind the decades-old secret that threatens to destroy everything they hold dear. Their heroism could spell the difference between survival and annihilation for countless lives.

Eruption combines the best elements of Patterson's heart-racing narrative style and Crichton's mastery of blending scientific plausibility with thrilling fiction. The result is an unforgettable reading experience that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

THE BLOCKBUSTER THRILLER OF 2024

'As thrilling and jaw-dropping as Jurassic Park' - Don Winslow

'Heart-pounding storytelling at its finest' - T.J. Newman

'One of the most entertaining novels I've read in years' - Adrian McKinty

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PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON

'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer ... Simply put- nobody does it better.' - Jeffery Deaver

'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' - Lee Child

'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind.' - Michael Connelly

'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' - Ian Rankin

'The master storyteller of our times' - Hillary Rodham Clinton

'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' - Patricia Cornwell

'James Patterson is the gold standard by which all others are judged.' - Steve Berry

'Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried ... there's no stopping his imagination' - New York Times Book Review

'Patterson is in a class by himself.' - Guardian

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529907506

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 June 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Century

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 530g

Pages: 432

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About the Author

JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. Among his creations are some of the world's most popular series, including Alex Cross, the Women's Murder Club, Michael Bennett and the Private novels. He has written many other number one bestsellers including collaborations with President Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, stand-alone thrillers and non-fiction. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed adult author in UK libraries for the past fourteen years in a row. He lives in Florida with his family. MICHAEL CRICHTON first trained as a doctor before going on to become one of the most successful writers in the world. In 1994 he achieved a feat unmatched by any other writer- by having simultaneously a number one TV series, book and movie with, respectively, ER (which he created), Disclosure and Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park, on its release the highest-grossing film of all time. He also directed several movies, including The Great Railway Robbery with Sean Connery and Donald Sutherland. His high-concept thrillers were international bestsellers, and in total his books have sold more than 200 million copies worldwide. He died in 2008.

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