Prey

A High-Tech Thriller of Science Gone Terrifyingly Wrong

Prey by Michael Crichton is a gripping, fast-paced techno-thriller that explores the dark edge of scientific advancement. First published in this 2006 HarperCollins edition, the novel blends cutting-edge nanotechnology with heart-pounding suspense in a chilling story of control, survival, and corporate ambition.

When the Hunters Become the Hunted

In a remote Nevada desert, a team of scientists develops microscopic, self-replicating nanobots designed for medical and military use. But something goes horribly wrong. The swarm becomes sentient — and it’s learning, evolving, and escaping. Enter Jack Forman, a former programmer turned stay-at-home dad, called back into action when his wife’s company faces a crisis. As Jack investigates, he uncovers a horrifying truth: the technology they've unleashed is no longer under human control. What follows is a relentless race against time, as Jack and the team must outwit an invisible, intelligent enemy that adapts with terrifying speed.

Classic Crichton: Smart, Scary, and Unputdownable

Michael Crichton, master of the science-meets-suspense genre, delivers a chilling cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked innovation. Prey is a must-read for fans of speculative fiction, scientific thrillers, and anyone fascinated by the fine line between human genius and catastrophic hubris.