Michael Crichton Reading Order
5 series · 38 books · Born October 23, 1942
Michael Crichton was an influential American novelist and filmmaker known for his gripping science fiction and thriller narratives. Over his prolific career, spanning from 1966 to 2026, he published 38 works across five major series, including the iconic "Jurassic Park" and "Andromeda," alongside numerous standalone novels, non-fiction pieces, and scripts. Crichton's ability to blend technology with suspense has made him a standout figure in contemporary literature.
Andromeda Series
Complete2 books (1969–2019)
Start with The Andromeda Strain and read in order.
Jurassic Park Series
Complete2 books (1990–1995)
Start with Jurassic Park and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete4 books (1970–1988)
Start with Five Patients, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Scripts Series
Complete2 books (1974–1996)
Start with Westworld and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing28 books (1966–2026)
Start with Odds On(As: John Lange), the first of 28 books in the Standalone Novels series.
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| 1 | Odds On(As: John Lange) 1966Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Scratch One(As: John Lange) 1967Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  A Case of Need(As: Jeffery Hudson) 1968Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Easy Go / The Last Tomb(As: John Lange) 1968Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Venom Business(As: John Lange) 1969Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Zero Cool(As: John Lange) 1969Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Dealing, or The Berkeley-To-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag Blues(As: Michael Douglas) 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Dealing: or the Berkeley-to-Boston Forty Brick Lost Bag Blues(As: Michael Douglas) 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Drug of Choice(As: John Lange) 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Grave Descend(As: John Lange) 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Binary(As: John Lange) 1972Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | The Terminal Man 1972Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Great Train Robbery 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Eaters of the Dead / The 13th Warrior 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Congo 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Sphere 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Rising Sun 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Disclosure 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Airframe 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Timeline 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Prey 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  State of Fear 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Next 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  Pirate Latitudes 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  Micro(With: Richard Preston) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  Dragon Teeth 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 | Eruption(With: James Patterson) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 | A Murder in Hollywood 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
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.