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Eruption

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DON'T MISS THE BLOCKBUSTER THRILLER OF THE SUMMER

Two of the bestselling storytellers of all time have created an unforgettable thriller.

A once-in-a-century volcanic eruption is about to destroy the Big Island of Hawaii.

But a decades-old military secret could turn the volcano into something even more terrifying...

Now it’s up to a handful of brave individuals to save the island – and the entire world.

'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

©2024 James Patterson & Michael Crichton (P)2024 Penguin Audio

Critics Review

It's a thrill and the pages turn themselves
Daily Mail
Fast-moving and fun
New Scientist
Enjoyable
Telegraph
Patterson's skill as a storyteller is evident
Financial Times
An electrifying thriller
Essential Marbella Magazine
An astonishing story
Sunday Express
Flat-out incredible. Buckle up. This is heart-pounding storytelling at its finest. I dare you to try and put this amazing book down. It's Crichton-smart, Patterson-paced, incredibly cinematic and it just feels like a giant summer movie. Two of the bestselling storytellers of all time have come together to deliver a hugely entertaining techno-thriller adventure story
T.J. Newman
Eruption features Michael Crichton's stunning knowledge of science, scientific speculation and edge-of-your-seat storytelling and Patterson's remarkable gifts for suspense and relentless pacing. The once-in-a-lifetime combination of Michael Crichton and James Patterson results is one of the most entertaining novels I've read in years. You will be absolutely riveted as you turn every page
Adrian McKinty

User Reviews

Book 2.0
Narration 3.0
Author James Patterson, Michael Crichton
Narrator Clarke Peters
Duration 10 hours and 58 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781804948187
Format Audiobook
Publisher Cornerstone
Genre Narrative theme: Sense of place, Thriller / suspense fiction
Availability AU, GB, IE
Rating
2.0 (1 review)
Narration
3.0 (1 review)

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