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Zero Cool Hardcover – July 25, 2023

by Michael Crichton writing as John Lange™ (Author)

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For American radiologist Peter Ross, it sounded like the perfect vacation: deliver one study in Spain and then spend the rest of his time on a Mediterranean beach. But he wasn't planning on meeting Angela Locke, a dark-haired beauty with a big problem--she's on the run from two warring gangs, each dead set on finding a mysterious artifact, and they'll kill anyone who stands in their way.

It's a desperate fight for survival across the European continent as Peter and Angela race to uncover a centuries-old secret before they become its next victim.

With a new introduction by Sherri Crichton

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Michael Crichton (1942-2008) is one of the most prolific bestselling authors of all time with over 200 million copies sold worldwide, in forty languages, including Jurassic Park, The Lost World, Sphere, Next, Prey, Disclosure, Eaters of the Dead, and Congo. His books have been adapted into fifteen films, most notably Jurassic Park directed by Steven Spielberg which launched one of the highest-grossing entertainment franchises of all time. A remarkable and versatile talent, Crichton wrote and directed several films including Westworld, The Great Train Robbery (based on his novel), and Coma and created the television series ER. He received his MD from Harvard Medical School and was a postdoctoral fellow at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. After writing novels under the pseudonyms John Lange and Jeffery Hudson while he was still a medical student, his first bestseller as Michael Crichton, The Andromeda Strain, was adapted into a classic film.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BTSHLJSM
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Blackstone Publishing, Inc. (July 25, 2023)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 260 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8200986996
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 1 x 8.25 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #104,940 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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MICHAEL CRICHTON the author of the groundbreaking novels Jurassic Park, The Andromeda Strain, The Great Train Robbery, Disclosure, Prey, State of Fear, Sphere, Congo, Next and Micro among many others. His books have sold more than 200 million copies worldwide, have been translated into thirty-eight languages, and have provided the basis for fifteen feature films, most notably Jurassic Park. He directed Westworld, Coma, The Great Train Robbery and Looker, and also created the hit television series ER. Crichton remains the only writer to have a number one book, movie, and TV show in the same year.
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Customers find the reading experience fun and easy to read. They also appreciate the amazing storytelling and fast pace. Opinions are mixed on the plot, with some finding it full of action and intrigue, while others say it's corny and trite. Some customers find the characters interesting, while other find them unbelievable and implausible.

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Customers find the book a fun, fast read that keeps them interested. They also say it's a good book.

"...Lots of action at every turn. Twists and turns around every corner. A fun read." Read more

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"...I have a vague memory after almost 57 years but very much enjoyed the book. Good read" Read more

"...I enjoy everything he writes, some more than others, but it's all worth reading." Read more

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Customers find the writing quality of the book well-written, easy to read, and interesting.

"The writing style is great, the story is fun and the tone is perfect...." Read more

"...Michael Chrichton; nevertheless, even back then, his writing was well researched and medical terminology and activities are accurate..." Read more

"...Ugggg. Not sure how that happened. This book is not written as well as Crichton’s others. While entertaining, it it a complete work of fantasy." Read more

"...It is much easier to read and the stunning cover art by Gregory Manchess deserves the large treatment.Highly Recommended" Read more

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"So just loving these old Michael Crichton books. Great stories, quick, easy reads. Have read two in the past few weeks and looking for another." Read more

"This was a fast moving and entertaining story, full of questionable characters, and vicious nefarious sorts reminiscent of gangster-type noir films...." Read more

"...But it's clever and it moves fast and it has a lot of accurate historical and scientific detail...." Read more

"...Set in Spain, the action comes fast and furious with a number of twists along the way, some not expected." Read more

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"It has an Interesting writing style, low key, understated, amusing. One doesn’t really understand the story...." Read more

"I enjoyed the adventure and the humor! It shows you how a vacation can go wrong. Michael Crichton is the best." Read more

"...This book is Light-hearted, comical and the plot is far-fetched...." Read more

"...you would expect from Michael Crichton - fast-paced, complex-plot, humorous. His early writing laid the groundwork for his later well-deserved fame." Read more

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"Quite a romp around Spain. Lots of action at every turn. Twists and turns around every corner. A fun read." Read more

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"...None of the characters are believable or likeable. Almost seems to be a book for a naive young teen." Read more

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Edward C. Stanton

Nice Fun Read

Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2023

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This was a nonstop twister ride in Spain. Old man telling his Grandson the story of what happen to him as a young doctor from America on vacation in Spain. That's all I'm giving away, give it a go you'll be glad you did !

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Fast paced

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Quite a romp around Spain. Lots of action at every turn. Twists and turns around every corner. A fun read.

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Fast paced, entertaining but naive!

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It has all the great elements of Mr. Chrichtons novels but this shows his innocence of a younger age. Fun to read though.

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Phil Leigh

good read

Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2024

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Great work
I was there as a student in 1967. I have a vague memory after almost 57 years but very much enjoyed the book. Good read

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Phil Taylor

It’s a fine run,

Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2023

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It’s a nice break from Crichton’s more scientific themes.

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Light, breezy easy

Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2023

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The writing style is great, the story is fun and the tone is perfect.

This writer is here to entertain the reader, not challenge or insult the reader.

Newer authors, please take note.

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P. Creasy

Michael Chrichton!

Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2018

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It's Michael Chrichton! Albeit, a younger, less sophisticated Michael Chrichton; nevertheless, even back then, his writing was well researched and medical terminology and activities are accurate (or at least, they seem accurate to me) and up to date for the era the work was written. I enjoy everything he writes, some more than others, but it's all worth reading.

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Superrana

This book had me going until…

Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2023

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The man who had no vocal cords could hum and later talk. Ugggg. Not sure how that happened. This book is not written as well as Crichton’s others. While entertaining, it it a complete work of fantasy.

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Henriette Schmeikal

A page turner for sure!

Reviewed in Canada on March 25, 2022

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The writing was very good,1 constant cliff hangers, and surprises. I wish it had been longer. I am looking forward to the second book in this package

Crocdungee

Good story line, kept me hooked

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 25, 2022

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This was a holiday read for me. I've always been a huge fan of Michael Crichton. And, this kept me hooked, with lots of twists, turns and suspense. So I had it finished in a couple of days.

Norman E.

John Lange ist Michael Crichton! Das Buch ist aber nur so lala :D

Reviewed in Germany on April 28, 2009

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Wir schreiben das Jahr 1967, der amerikanische Radiologe Peter Ross macht Urlaub in Spaniens Süden und gerät total unverschuldet zwischen die Linien zweier dubioser Mächte, die auf der Suche nach einem mysteriösen Artefakt sind.

Er flaniert am Strand zwischen anderen - zumeist weiblichen - Urlaubern, die in knappen Bikinis in der Sonne baden, als ein kleiner Mann ihm droht, eine Obduktion NICHT vorzunehmen, sonst werde man ihn töten. Ross ignoriert ihn und schäkert lieber mit der schwarzhaarigen Schönheit die nur einen Hauch Pink trägt.

John Lange zappt von einem europäischen Schauplatz zum nächsten, als wäre Europa für ihn ein Ort, ein Spielplatz mit winzigen Entfernungen, auf dem er sich austoben darf. Wir lassen ihm das durchgehen, für einen Amerikaner kann das unter Umständen so wirken, wenn er morgens 20 Kilometer fährt um Cornflakes und Instantkartoffelbrei im nächsten Walmart zu kaufen.

Der Stil ist schnörkellos und straight-forward, ich habe das Buch auf Englisch gelesen und hatte mal überhaupt gar kein Problem es zu verstehen. Es ist also auch für Leute mit weniger Fremdsprachenkenntnis gut und leicht zu lesen.

John Lange ist ein entspannter Autor. Er schreibt einfach, ich glaube nicht, dass er sich bei der Arbeit an "Zero Cool" besonders viel um Glaubwürdigkeit und Zielsetzung der Figuren geschert hat. Er hatte seinen Spaß und das ist das einzige, was man ihm dabei zugute halten kann. Sein Erzählen ist immer distanziert und transportiert wenig bis gar kein Gefühl.
Die Charakterzeichnung ist dürftig, man erfährt nahezu nichts über die Akteure, ein wenig Informationen über Aussehen und Verhalten sind schon nötig, damit man sich selbst ein Bild machen kann. Er entwirft oberflächliche Charaktere, ohne Seele, es gibt keine Möglichkeit sich mit den Figuren anzufreunden, sie sind ausgestattet allein mit einer Funktion und eindimensional.
Es sind zum Teil absurde Figuren, die er auftreten lässt, wie den "Grafen", den "Texaner" oder den "Professor". Comic-Relief.

Das alles sind Kritikpunkte, die einem bekannt vorkommen können... wenn man die Bibliografie von Michael Crichton kennt.

John Lange ist Michael Crichton!

Crichton finanzierte sich sein Studium mit kurzen Romanen, die unter Pseudonym in Revolverblättern veröffentlicht wurden. Dieser hier war sein sechster Roman unter dem Namen John Lange und er veröffentlichte ihn 1969. Im gleichen Jahr brachte er auch das Buch heraus, mit dem er seinen großen Durchbruch (unter richtigen Namen) hatte: "The Andromeda Strain"
Dieses Buch hat einen sehr guten Sci-Fi-Film nach sich gezogen und das Genre maßgeblich beeinflusst.

"Zero Cool" ist Pulp Fiction. Ein Einfach-so-Krimi, der nicht mehr
sein möchte als leichte Unterhaltung. Das fließt dann auch in meine
Note ein, denn es ist nahezu perfekte Pulp Fiction.

Erwähnenswert ist noch, dass Crichton für die Neuveröffentlichung in der Reihe "Hard Case Crime" seinen Roman durchgesehen und ein einleitendes und ein Abschlusskapitel geschrieben hat.

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ecal420

Definitely a page turner!

Reviewed in Canada on August 5, 2017

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I just finished reading this novel. I throughly enjoyed it. Not only did I find the story interesting and easy to follow, it had that classic Michael Crichton "pull" to it (kept you wanting to read on). This was a well written novel, albeit a short one by Crichton's standards. Definitely would recommend this to someone else!

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Not all that hot

Reviewed in Australia on March 5, 2021

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Shallow plot

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