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Science Fiction · TenseA deadly microbe from space and five scientists with days to stop it
The Andromeda Strain
See it on Amazon1969Easy readFast pace
What it is about
A military satellite crashes near a small Arizona town, killing nearly everyone. A team of scientists in an underground lab races to understand the organism. Crichton’s 1969 breakthrough reads like a case file.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy science fiction built on big ideas, with a tense mood and a fast pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Science · Pandemic · Technology
Screen adaptation
The Andromeda Strain (1971)
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About the author
Michael Crichton2 books on Tori BooksSimilar books
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