State of Fear

Name: State of Fear
Price: 1.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.2 (8054 reviews)
Author: Michael Crichton

by Michael Crichton

Thriller Science Fiction

4.2 (8,054)

4.2 stars from 8,054 reviews. One of the highest rated Thriller books we track.

678 pages~11.3 hr readPublished by Verlagsgruppe Random House GmbHPublished 2004-01-01

$1.9988% off peak

Last checked: Jul 1, 2026

Price history: $1.99 – $15.99

Buy now — this is the lowest price we've seen.

Price range: $1.99 – $15.99

Buy on Amazon - $1.99

0 readers are tracking this book's price

Fans of these authors will like this...

Robin Cook
Lee Child
Daniel Silva

Fans of these books will like this...

The Andromeda Strain
The Bourne Identity
Sphere

Perfect for you if...

You enjoy techno-thrillers where the science feels plausible and the stakes escalate across global locations.
You appreciate Crichton's ability to weave real scientific concepts into page-turning plots without sacrificing momentum.
You like stories with multiple viewpoints that gradually reveal how seemingly unconnected events are part of a larger conspiracy.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer character-driven narratives over plot mechanics. Crichton's people serve the story, not the other way round.
You want a fast, compact read. At 678 pages, this demands commitment and patience for the full picture to emerge.
You're looking for subtle ambiguity. Crichton connects his dots with clarity, leaving little mystery about what's happened once you finish.

About this book

State of Fear follows interconnected events across multiple locations. In Paris, a physicist dies during a laboratory experiment conducted for a visitor. In Malaysia, a buyer acquires cavitation technology built to specific specifications. A research submarine is leased in Vancouver for use in waters off New Guinea. Meanwhile, an intelligence agent in Tokyo attempts to determine the significance of these occurrences. The novel weaves together science and action across these settings, presenting a story that combines entertainment with educational content.

Get the best deal every time

We track price drops, sale patterns, and predict when this book will go on offer next.

Price History

Kindle price over time. Green zones = periods when the book was free.

$1.99 – $15.99

Currently on sale at $1.99 — 88% off peak. Price has dropped 8 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 84 days. Typically stays discounted for 132 days.

Sales Rank

Amazon sales rank: lower number = better selling book. #1 is the bestseller.

Currently #1,982 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller. Climbing the charts — 74% improvement recently.

Rating & Reviews

Purple line = star rating over time. Blue area = total review count growth.

Currently 4.2★ from 8,054 reviews

Gaining approximately 41 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has remained stable at 4.2 over the tracking period.

Sale Prediction

Actual Predicted

This book is currently discounted at $1.99. It typically returns to around $15.99.

Prices shown in USD from Amazon US. We continuously pull new data to improve tracking. If dates look old, it usually means there has been no significant change since the last data point.

Curious how prices and deals move across the whole Kindle store? See the latest findings in The Kindle Report