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Michael Crichton

Michael Crichton Reading Order

5 series · 38 books · Born 1942-10-23

Mystery & ThrillerNon-FictionScience Fiction

Michael Crichton was an American author and filmmaker known for blending rigorous scientific concepts with fast-paced thriller narratives. His most iconic work, Jurassic Park, revolutionized both literature and cinema by imagining how genetic engineering could resurrect extinct dinosaurs, spawning a massive franchise. Beyond fiction, Crichton authored numerous non-fiction works exploring emerging technologies and their implications, while also writing and directing films that showcased his distinctive ability to make complex science accessible and thrilling to mainstream audiences.

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Andromeda Series

Complete

2 books (1969–2019)

Start with The Andromeda Strain and read in order.

Start this series with The Andromeda Strain

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1
Cover of The Andromeda Strain
The Andromeda Strain
1969Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of The Andromeda Evolution(With: Daniel H. Wilson)
The Andromeda Evolution(With: Daniel H. Wilson)
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Jurassic Park Series

Complete

2 books (1990–1995)

Start with Jurassic Park and read in order.

Start this series with Jurassic Park

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Cover of Jurassic Park
Jurassic Park
1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Lost World
1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

4 books (1970–1988)

Start with Five Patients, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.

Start this series with Five Patients

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Five Patients
1970Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Jasper Johns
Jasper Johns
1977Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Electronic Life
Electronic Life
1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of Travels

Scripts Series

Complete

2 books (1974–1996)

Start with Westworld and read in order.

Start this series with Westworld

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1
Cover of Westworld
2
Cover of Twister(With: Anne-Marie Martin)
Twister(With: Anne-Marie Martin)
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

28 books (1966–2026)

Start with Odds On(As: John Lange), the first of 28 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Odds On(As: John Lange)

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Odds On(As: John Lange)
1966Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Scratch One(As: John Lange)
1967Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of A Case of Need(As: Jeffery Hudson)
A Case of Need(As: Jeffery Hudson)
1968Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of Easy Go / The Last Tomb(As: John Lange)
Easy Go / The Last Tomb(As: John Lange)
1968Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
The Venom Business(As: John Lange)
1969Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Cover of Zero Cool(As: John Lange)
Zero Cool(As: John Lange)
1969Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Cover of Dealing, or The Berkeley-To-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag Blues(As: Michael Douglas)
Dealing, or The Berkeley-To-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag Blues(As: Michael Douglas)
1970Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Dealing: or the Berkeley-to-Boston Forty Brick Lost Bag Blues(As: Michael Douglas)
1970Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Cover of Drug of Choice(As: John Lange)
Drug of Choice(As: John Lange)
1970Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
Cover of Grave Descend(As: John Lange)
Grave Descend(As: John Lange)
1970Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Cover of Binary(As: John Lange)
Binary(As: John Lange)
1972Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
The Terminal Man
1972Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
Cover of The Great Train Robbery
The Great Train Robbery
1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
Cover of Eaters of the Dead / The 13th Warrior
Eaters of the Dead / The 13th Warrior
1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
Cover of Congo
16
Cover of Sphere
17
Cover of Rising Sun
18
Cover of Disclosure
19
Cover of Airframe
20
Cover of Timeline
21
Cover of Prey
22
Cover of State of Fear
State of Fear
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23
Cover of Next
24
Cover of Pirate Latitudes
Pirate Latitudes
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25
Cover of Micro(With: Richard Preston)
Micro(With: Richard Preston)
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26
Cover of Dragon Teeth
Dragon Teeth
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27
Eruption(With: James Patterson)
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28
A Murder in Hollywood
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Michael Crichton written?
Michael Crichton has written 38 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1966 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Michael Crichton series?
Here are the first books in Michael Crichton's series: Andromeda: The Andromeda Strain; Jurassic Park: Jurassic Park; Non-Fiction: Five Patients; Scripts: Westworld.
What order should I read Michael Crichton's books?
We recommend reading Michael Crichton's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Michael Crichton still writing new books?
Yes, Michael Crichton has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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