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State of Fear

by Michael Crichton
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State of Fear - Thryft
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Thriller exposing manipulation via climate change fears.

If you love a mix of action-packed storytelling with controversial science debates, "State of Fear" might just be your kind of read. Michael Crichton's expertise in marrying technical detail with gripping narrative shines here, challenging perceptions about climate change and power structures. As you dive into this story, you'll find it's not just a novel; it's a conversation starter on fear as a tool for control.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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State of Fear

by Michael Crichton
₱500.00 Now ₱200.00 Save 60%
ISBN: 9780007181599
Authors: Michael Crichton
Publisher: HarperCollins
Date of Publication: 2004-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Mystery/Crime/Thriller, Science Fiction
Related Topics: Mystery, Adventure, Thriller, Dystopia, Suspense
Goodreads rating: 3.7
(rated by 87024 readers)

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The novel takes place in 2004. The title refers to allegations that political, legal, and media elites deliberately induce a state of unreasonable fear in the general population to keep themselves in power. The key issue in the book around which the terrorists create this state of fear is the existence and causes of global warming
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Thriller exposing manipulation via climate change fears.

If you love a mix of action-packed storytelling with controversial science debates, "State of Fear" might just be your kind of read. Michael Crichton's expertise in marrying technical detail with gripping narrative shines here, challenging perceptions about climate change and power structures. As you dive into this story, you'll find it's not just a novel; it's a conversation starter on fear as a tool for control.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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