Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park is the techno-thriller that asks what happens when genetic engineering resurrects dinosaurs for a theme park. Through scientific detail and relentless pacing, Crichton creates a cautionary tale about hubris, corporate greed, and the dangers of playing God. The novel becomes both edge-of-your-seat entertainment and serious meditation on chaos theory, ethics, and how technology always has unintended consequences.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Crichton understood that the scariest monsters are the ones we create ourselves. This thriller reminds us that science without ethics is dangerous, that nature can't be controlled, and that the best sci-fi makes us question whether we should do everything we can do.

DETAILS: • Author: Michael Crichton • Publisher: Ballantine Books • Format: Mass Market Paperback • Publication Date: September 25, 2012 • ISBN: 9780345538987 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days