Prey

Into the Depths of Human Ingenuity—and Terror

In Prey, Michael Crichton unleashes a cutting-edge thriller where science races ahead of caution and the boundaries between creation and destruction blur. Set against the vast, unforgiving backdrop of the Nevada desert, the novel plunges readers into the life of Jack Forman, a software engineer suddenly entangled in a nightmare of technology gone rogue. When Jack is called to investigate a mysterious incident at a high-security research facility, he discovers that a team of scientists has developed revolutionary micro-robots—self-sustaining, self-learning, and dangerously out of control. As the swarm evolves, so does the terror, challenging everything Jack thought he knew about artificial intelligence, human ambition, and the price of progress.

When the Hunters Become the Hunted

Crichton deftly balances high-octane suspense with chilling plausibility, weaving a web of intrigue that draws readers ever deeper into a world where the tiniest miscalculation can lead to catastrophe. As Jack and his allies race against time, the stakes escalate from professional disaster to a fight for survival itself. The swarm adapts, multiplies, and learns at an alarming rate, turning its creators into its prey. Each revelation adds another layer of urgency, as Jack must confront not only a technological menace, but also the secrets and betrayals threatening to unravel his own family and sense of self.

Nature, Technology, and the Edge of Control

Prey is more than a tale of runaway science—it is a gripping meditation on the risks of unchecked innovation and the hubris of believing we can master what we do not fully understand. Crichton’s signature blend of scientific detail and narrative momentum ensures that each page bristles with tension and possibility. For readers drawn to stories at the intersection of the known and the unknown, Prey stands as a cautionary epic: exhilarating, thought-provoking, and terrifyingly plausible.

Michael Crichton, one of the most influential voices in science fiction and techno-thriller literature, is renowned for transforming complex scientific concepts into heart-pounding narratives. With Prey, he once again proves his mastery of suspense and storytelling, offering a powerful warning about the double-edged sword of progress.