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This is an appalling work of staggering ignorance. Phew, now that that's out of the way - [b:State of Fear 15860 State of Fear Michael Crichton https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1388212698s/15860.jpg 1749610] is actually a decent read. It has all the hallmarks of an excellent [a:Michael Crichton 5194 Michael Crichton https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1359042651p2/5194.jpg] novel: suspense, intrigue, conspiracies, twists, bad science. Unfortunately, Mr. Crichton built the entire premise of the book upon fear mongering, finger pointing, and deplorably bad science. I cannot in good conscience recommend this book to anyone.

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