Timeline
By: Michael Crichton
3.87
Format: 489 pages, Mass Market Paperback
In an Arizona desert, a man wanders in a daze, speaking words that make no sense. Within twenty-fou…
Want to Read $ 9.99"In reality, time doesn't pass; we pass. Time itself is invariant. It just is. Therefore, past and future aren't separate locations, the way New York and Paris are separate locations. And since the past isn't a location, you can't travel to it."-Michael Crichton, Timeline
"Because in the late twentieth century, you couldn't seriously ask other people to think that you believed in honor and truth, and the purity of the body, the defense of women, the sanctity of true love, and all the rest of it. But apparently, Andre really had believed it."-Michael Crichton, Timeline
"In other centuries, human beings wanted to be saved, or improved, or freed, or educated. But in our century, they want to be entertained. The great fear is not of disease or death, but of boredom. A sense of time on our hands, a sense of nothing to do. A sense that we are not amused"-Michael Crichton, Timeline
"But where will this mania for entertainment end? What will people do when they get tired of television? When they get tired of movies? We already know the answer—they go into participatory activities: sports, theme parks, amusement rides, roller coasters. Structured fun, planned thrills. And what will they do when they tire of theme parks and planned thrills? Sooner or later, the artifice becomes too noticeable. They begin to realize that an amusement park is really a kind of jail, in which you pay to be an inmate. ‘This artifice will drive them to seek authenticity. Authenticity will be the buzzword of the twenty-first century. And what is authentic? Anything that is not devised and structured to make a profit. Anything that is not controlled by corporations. Anything that exists for its own sake and assumes its own shape. But of course, nothing in the modern world is allowed to assume its own shape. The modern world is the corporate equivalent of a formal garden, where everything is planted and arranged for effect. Where nothing is untouched, where nothing is authentic."-Michael Crichton, Timeline
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1. Easy Go
By: Michael Crichton , John Lange
4.20
Format: None pages, Paperback
Beneath the sands of the Egyptian desert lies treasure beyond imagining. And when a professor of ar… read more
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- thriller
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2. Scratch One
By: Michael Crichton , John Lange
4.20
Format: None pages, Paperback
To prevent an arms shipment from reaching the Middle East a terrorist group has been carrying out t… read more
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- thriller
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3. Drug of Choice
By: Michael Crichton , John Lange
4.20
Format: None pages, Paperback
On a secret island in the Caribbean, bioengineers have devised a vacation resort like no other, pro… read more
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- science fiction
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4. Dead Anyway
By: Chris Knopf
4.00
Format: None pages, Hardcover
Imagine this: You have a nice life. You love your beautiful, successful wife. You're an easygoing g… read more
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- thriller
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5. Timeline
By: Michael Crichton
3.87
Format: 489 pages, Mass Market Paperback
In an Arizona desert, a man wanders in a daze, speaking words that make no sense. Within twenty-fou… read more
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- time travel
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- historical
- science fiction fantasy
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- historical fiction
- science fiction
- thriller
- fantasy
"In reality, time doesn't pass; we pass. Time itself is invariant. It just is. Therefore, past and future aren't separate locations, the way New York and Paris are separate locations. And since the pa…"-Michael Crichton, Timeline
"Because in the late twentieth century, you couldn't seriously ask other people to think that you believed in honor and truth, and the purity of the body, the defense of women, the sanctity of true lo…"-Michael Crichton, Timeline
"In other centuries, human beings wanted to be saved, or improved, or freed, or educated. But in our century, they want to be entertained. The great fear is not of disease or death, but of boredom. A …"-Michael Crichton, Timeline
"But where will this mania for entertainment end? What will people do when they get tired of television? When they get tired of movies? We already know the answer—they go into participatory activities…"-Michael Crichton, Timeline
6. Binary
By: Michael Crichton , John Lange
3.67
Format: 117 pages, Paperback
Political radical John Wright is plotting an act of mass destruction - and federal agent John Grave… read more
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7. The Devil's Trinity
By: Michael Parker
4.26
Format: 260 pages, Kindle Edition
A modern day thriller pitching the ultimate terror against the United States of America.CIA agent, … read more
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- fiction
"Are you ready for nuclear Armageddon?"-Michael Parker, The Devil's Trinity
"Harry Marsham, who was known as Marsh to his friends, should have died that night."-Michael Parker, The Devil's Trinity
"And in that vast emptiness, two heads bobbed above the surface without a sound, just one hundred feet from them."-Michael Parker, The Devil's Trinity
"That’s the second time you’ve apologised in less than a minute, Remo. When you have to do that to an admiral it could be your career on the line."-Michael Parker, The Devil's Trinity
8. The Hunt for Red October (Jack Ryan Universe, #4)
By: Tom Clancy
4.16
Format: 293 pages, Paperback
Here is the runaway bestseller that launched Tom Clancy's phenomenal career. A military thriller so… read more
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9. The Martian
By: Andy Weir
4.42
Format: 384 pages, Hardcover
Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he’s s… read more
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- adventure
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"Hey,"-Andy Weir, The Martian
"Elrond,"-Andy Weir, The Martian
"Do you believe in God, Venkat?"-Andy Weir, The Martian
"WATNEY: Look! A pair of boobs! -> (.Y.)."-Andy Weir, The Martian
10. Taming Flame
By: Therisa Peimer
4.30
Format: 312 pages, Paperback
Flaminius's days of bouncing between beds are snatched away the instant he sets eyes on his perfect… read more
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- fantasy
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"Tightening his embrace around his wife and little Theo, he vowed, "I will do everything in my power to continue being worthy of the faith you have in me."-Therisa Peimer, Taming Flame
"Why do you have such faith in me, Aurelia?" "I've told you a million times that I love you, you make me feel safe and cherished, and you care deeply for our people. Why wouldn't I have faith in you?"-Therisa Peimer, Taming Flame
"I'm so proud of you I could burst, but in the interest of saving the poor cleaning staff the hassle, I would, instead, like to take you to our room and lick you from stem to stern until you beg me to…"-Therisa Peimer, Taming Flame
"A virgin," Flaminius smiled deviously. "I'll take her." Instantly, surprised chatter erupted. Mother Guardian held up her hand for silence. "You cannot be serious, Sire." "Oh, but I am," he replied w…"-Therisa Peimer, Taming Flame
11. Murder on Family Grounds (Mary Wandwalker Mystery)
By: Susan Rowland
4.33
Format: 334 pages, Paperback
Who is killing off members of the Falconer family and why? Such is the challenge confronting highly… read more
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"Falconers,"-Susan Rowland, Murder on Family Grounds (Mary Wandwalker Mystery)
"Mary tried to look reassuring. “It’s a house party, he said,"-Susan Rowland, Murder on Family Grounds (Mary Wandwalker Mystery)
"We’re so very sorry about this latest murder. Ignore Simon’s levity."-Susan Rowland, Murder on Family Grounds (Mary Wandwalker Mystery)
"He says it was tourists being careless, where I see a fiendishly clever murder attempt."-Susan Rowland, Murder on Family Grounds (Mary Wandwalker Mystery)
12. The Eden Paradox (Eden Paradox, #1)
By: Barry Kirwan
4.23
Format: 392 pages, Kindle Edition
In 2063, Earth's overheated climate and war-ravaged cities are near breaking point. A new habitable… read more
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- science fiction
- science fiction fantasy
- fiction
- adventure
"People rarely search for bodies in ceilings…"-Barry Kirwan, The Eden Paradox (Eden Paradox, #1)
"It has no eyes. Zack, why doesn’t it have any eyes? "-Barry Kirwan, The Eden Paradox (Eden Paradox, #1)
"Vasquez faced off Vince. “We’ll meet in hell for sure."-Barry Kirwan, The Eden Paradox (Eden Paradox, #1)
"Your life is a beer glass Micah, but you want champagne"-Barry Kirwan, The Eden Paradox (Eden Paradox, #1)
13. The Polymorph
By: Max Nowaz
4.29
Format: None pages, ebook
Arbitrator, Jim Brown is returning to Earth after completing a successful mission to put down a rev… read more
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- science fiction
- fiction
"One thing I have learnt is that you may do a lot of evil things, but if you are ever afforded a chance to be good, then you should take it. You will feel better about yourself."-Max Nowaz, The Polymorph
"If you always try to subjugate people by coercion, because you are strong, then sooner or later you will run into somebody who is just as strong, if not stronger. Then you'll be in trouble."-Max Nowaz, The Polymorph
"He was planning to take my shape and marry you. Then he was going to kill your father and take over his business empire." "And you? What are your plans?" "I have no plans to kill your father."-Max Nowaz, The Polymorph
"Every morning when I wake up, I ask myself, "Why was I born?" Then I answer myself, "You were born to be successful." If you can learn to define your own success and not let others dictate it, you ca…"-Max Nowaz, The Polymorph
14. Sheever's Journal, Diary of a Poison Master
By: K. Ritz
4.33
Format: 410 pages, Paperback
Synopsis: For five years Me’acca Mysuth Sheever has lived among his “sworn enemies,” pretending to … read more
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- historical
- fantasy
- fiction
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"At what point does faith become insanity?"-K. Ritz, Sheever's Journal, Diary of a Poison Master
"Which is the greater sin? To care too much? Or too little?"-K. Ritz, Sheever's Journal, Diary of a Poison Master
"Mead. O sweet elixir, Ye bless the lips and steal the wits. "-K. Ritz, Sheever's Journal, Diary of a Poison Master
"This world would be a pleasant place if people didn’t inhabit it."-K. Ritz, Sheever's Journal, Diary of a Poison Master
15. Isabella Warrior Queen
By: Michael G. Kramer
4.30
Format: None pages, ebook
The complete story of Isabella, her husband King Edward II, their son who was King Edward III and t… read more
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- historical
"Eliza answered, “My Lady, that was Sir Roger Mortimer!"-Michael G. Kramer, Isabella Warrior Queen
"Cynthia said, “How are things going for you with this birth?"-Michael G. Kramer, Isabella Warrior Queen
"When speaking to her husband, Isabella replied, Mon tresdoutz coer, (My very sweet heart) please do that and perhaps I shall be able to continue to perform official functions on your behalf!"-Michael G. Kramer, Isabella Warrior Queen
"On the 16th of Febuary 1312, when Isabella was aged sixteen years, the couple were at their hunting lodge when Edward suddenly took Isabella into his arms and began to kiss her and pay her a lot of a…"-Michael G. Kramer, Isabella Warrior Queen
16. Legacy of Shadows: An International Crime Thriller (The Family Legacy Series)
By: Carolyn M. Bowen
4.36
Format: 382 pages, Hardcover
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"He wanted a stiff drink to get through the evening, for he knew they’d be wailing, and her family coming unglued."-Carolyn M. Bowen, Legacy of Shadows: An International Crime Thriller (The Family Legacy Series)
"Elpidio sensed that David had more to say but was holding back due to their friendship. He wondered why David had gone along with Emiliana's seemingly impulsive ideas."-Carolyn M. Bowen, Legacy of Shadows: An International Crime Thriller (The Family Legacy Series)
"He didn't want to give the cartel any time to persuade Emiliana into accepting a more enticing offer. He had reservations about her loyalty and feared she might make a deal without Elpidio's consent."-Carolyn M. Bowen, Legacy of Shadows: An International Crime Thriller (The Family Legacy Series)
17. The Last Sunset
By: March Lions
4.34
Format: 216 pages, Paperback
Two baby girls seating in the rear of a car are involved in a terrible accident and their mother di… read more
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"Trust is a strange bedfellow."-March Lions, The Last Sunset
"I don't want to be caught with my pants down."-March Lions, The Last Sunset
"He sounds like a politician running for office."-March Lions, The Last Sunset
"The truth has a way of coming out of the closet."-March Lions, The Last Sunset
18. Victor's Blessing
By: Barbara Sontheimer
4.34
Format: 582 pages, Paperback
Victor Gant, a 6'5" half-Osage blacksmith is an unusual hero for a Civil War love story. But Victor… read more
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- historical
- fiction
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"Then wake up my sweet, wake up knowing that your future is to be happy, and that your heart will heal."-Barbara Sontheimer, Victor's Blessing
"Victor's tortured eyes blazed down at her, and for a moment she was afraid. Then he leaned down and dissolved into tears in the arms of Celena who was only six."-Barbara Sontheimer, Victor's Blessing
"He turned and smiled resolvedly at her. He knew no one else would ever understand that for Arvellen, sex only had to do with friendship and of pleasing one another, and nothing at all to do with wha…"-Barbara Sontheimer, Victor's Blessing
"I'm afraid!" She cried breaking free from his embrace. But this time, he refused to let her go. "No, no, no, you're not afraid of me! What am I...a foot and half taller than you and out weigh you b…"-Barbara Sontheimer, Victor's Blessing
19. Grave Descend
By: John Lange
3.76
Format: 203 pages, Kindle Edition
An Edgar Award finalist from the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Jurassic Park: A diver ent… read more
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20. The Andromeda Evolution (Andromeda, #2)
By: Daniel H. Wilson
3.71
Format: 384 pages, Hardcover
In 1967, an extraterrestrial microbe came crashing down to Earth and nearly ended the human race. A… read more
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21. Odds On
By: John Lange
3.58
Format: 288 pages, Kindle Edition
The blockbuster author of Jurassic Park “provides plenty of misdirection to keep you on your toes” … read more
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"the waiter came, bringing the second course, pollo con ajillo, chicken with garlic. they would both stink frightfully when they were through, miss shaw thought; she would have to remember to buy some…"-John Lange, Odds On
