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Praise for 'Next':

'A wonderful farrago, energetically stirring up a lot of scientific, medical, business and legal issues... marvellous.' Evening Standard

'A satirical black-comedy thriller... Crichton writes likes Tom Wolfe on speed... completely brilliant... top form.' Daily Mail

'One of the most reliable purveyors of brain-engaged fiction at work today... he is too good a writer not to nail us... diverting stuff.' Daily Express

'Be very afraid... expertly blending science fact with fiction, Crichton sets up mind-boggling scenarios where doctors, lawyers, scientists and big business play God... the pace and intrigue last to the final page.' News of the World

' Next is 'The Da Vinci Code' with smarts. Own up, your guilty pleasure holiday reading awaits.' SFX

'Gripping' Zoo

'Thought-provoking and at times frighteningly real, 'Next' is a demanding but enjoyable read.' Woman

'A satiric polemic...compelling... extremely funny... a convincing and scary warning from Crichton' Sunday Times

After graduating from Harvard Medical School, Crichton embarked on a career as a writer and filmmaker, whose credits include The Andromeda Strain, Westworld, Jurassic Park, Rising Sun, Prey and State of Fear and the TV series ER.

He has sold over 150 million books which have been translated into thirty-six languages; twelve have been made into films. He is the only person to have had, at the same time, the Number One book, movie and TV show in the United States.

Crichton has won an Emmy, a Peabody, and a Writer's Guild of America award for ER. He is married and lives in Los Angeles.