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Political radical John Wright is plotting an act of mass destruction - and federal agent John Graves has him under surveillance, trying to figure out what the plot is. 

When a government computer is hacked and a high-security shipment of nerve gas gets hijacked, Graves puts the pieces together - but can he stop Wright from unleashing his weapon before it kills a million people...including the President of the United States?
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A man who thinks of himself as a political activist, but who appears to be more like a terrorist, has big plans nearing fruition. An American federal agent is keeping an eye on him, hoping to uncover the details of the man’s plot. When some deadly nerve gas goes missing, the American agent thinks he’s solved the mystery, but is it already too late? Between the late 1960s and the early 1970s, Crichton published a handful of actioners under the name of John Lange. They’re mostly straightforward thrillers, usually with a distinct pulp-fiction flavor to them (fast-paced action, slick stories, slightly larger-than-life characters). They don’t really resemble a Michael Crichton novel, although this one, from 1972—three years after Crichton published The Andromeda Strain under his own name—just might come closer than the other Lange novels. Science and technology are key elements in the story, and some of the writing has that familiar Crichton feel to it. A well-constructed race-against-time thriller. --David Pitt

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"It's a great thriller, featuring some ideas that were really ahead of their time." - Trash Mutant

"...it is a taut thriller that moves straightforwardly, and contains a confrontational puzzle at its center...what makes Binary so interesting is... the way the story resonates with today." -  Irresistible Targets

"Great delight to Crichton fans who are still mourning his 2008 passing." Geek Girl Project

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hard Case Crime; Reprint edition (October 29, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1783291257
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1783291250
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.01 x 0.64 x 7.97 inches
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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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4.1 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the book great and fast-paced. They also say the storyline is good and compelling. Readers describe the writing quality as well-written and one of Michael Crichton's better works. Opinions differ on the entertainment value, with some finding it entranced from start to finish while others find it boring at times.

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40 customers mention "Readability"40 positive0 negative

Customers find the book very entertaining, interesting, and believable. They also say it's a fast read and a page turner.

"...we all know from their film versions... are certainly gripping and wonderful .... but each seemed imbued with a warning which humans are wont to..." Read more

"...Really couldn’t put it down after first chapter. Fast paced and engaging. Curious if the main character was in any other books" Read more

"This was a fun read, especially since I knew if was Crichton's early work. You can see how his writing developed from these early works...." Read more

"Fast read good characters this book was a very good read I really enjoyed reading it Avery good writer thanks" Read more

38 customers mention "Storyline"28 positive10 negative

Customers find the storyline compelling, interesting, and riveting from beginning to final climax. They also say the author is talented and the book is a fun action adventure.

"...34;Binary:A Novel" - a little fast read - suspenseful, frightening - a warning of things to come and our political ability to deny eventualities..." Read more

"It was a pretty good story. I noted that the ending was very much like later and more well-known stories: in the end, nothing changes...." Read more

"...The characters are very well developed and the plotting is perfect. I highly recommend this novel." Read more

"Super/duper page turner. A bit weak in the ending. The Crichton genius shines through. Always a great story teller. A treat." Read more

24 customers mention "Writing quality"17 positive7 negative

Customers find the writing quality of the book well written, brilliantly done, and one of Crichton's better works. They also mention that the book is fast-moving and entertaining.

"..."Binary" is merely a glimpse at what was to come.... done brilliantly." Read more

"...It's a quick and easy to read thriller that's a little smarter than I expected it to be...." Read more

"Again, a decent story, although convoluted at times, littered with technical scientific terms, which were not explained...." Read more

"...But even with split priorities he still writes a good book here. He got much, much better as the years went by." Read more

22 customers mention "Pace"20 positive2 negative

Customers find the pace of the book fast, exciting, and quick. They also appreciate the good characters.

"Michael Crichton rocks. "Binary:A Novel" - a little fast read - suspenseful, frightening - a warning of things to come and our political..." Read more

"...Really couldn’t put it down after first chapter. Fast paced and engaging. Curious if the main character was in any other books" Read more

"This novel is fast-paced and gripping masterpiece. The movement is non-stop, like being on a fast moving freight train...." Read more

"...I found this just looking at titles. I liked it. A fast read. His books always leave you thinking.. what if?" Read more

5 customers mention "Writing style"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the writing style well written, talented, and wonderful. They also say the section in the back is a wonderful tribute to his genius.

"Michael Crichton is one of the best fiction writers of modern times...." Read more

"Well written . Author is talented. Good story line and compelling to the end Six more words coming up , thank you" Read more

"...The "about the author" section in the back is a wonderful tribute to his genius." Read more

"A very good Michael Crichton early work. The dated technology did nothing to take away the suspense and enjoyment of this book." Read more

6 customers mention "Entertainment value"3 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the entertainment value of the book. Some mention it kept them entranced from start to finish, while others say it was downright boring at times.

"...doesn't rank among his best, but it's a solid story that kept me turning the pages, and even followed his classic "this is how technology could..." Read more

"Didn't even try to finish reading it. Not my kind of thing. Boring! Most of the political mystery books are the best" Read more

"...It is not the type of book I usually read but held my interest fairly well. The characters were very interesting." Read more

"...I expected more along the lines of his earlier books. It was downright boring at times. Do not recommend." Read more

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Susan Goldin
5.0 out of 5 stars as good as it gets
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2014
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Michael Crichton rocks. "Binary:A Novel" - a little fast read - suspenseful, frightening - a warning of things to come and our political ability to deny eventualities ... is no exception. The author, even in his younger years at his craft (writing, not medicine, not anthropology)...knew how to unfold a good tale and engage a reader in white knuckled suspense. His later works we all know from their film versions... are certainly gripping and wonderful .... but each seemed imbued with a warning which humans are wont to ignore. Thankfully - Mr. Crichton found these oversights, mismanagements and actions based upon greed - dangerous enough to explore in his novels. As a reader, I miss him. His life was full but all to short. We still need his insights in fiction and in reality. Although dated, "Binary" is merely a glimpse at what was to come.... done brilliantly.
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Mike Fennessy
4.0 out of 5 stars doesn’t sound like Crichton but great
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2022
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Really enjoyed it. Very short read but excellent. Really couldn’t put it down after first chapter. Fast paced and engaging. Curious if the main character was in any other books
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3.0 out of 5 stars foreshadows later books
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2023
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It was a pretty good story. I noted that the ending was very much like later and more well-known stories: in the end, nothing changes. Nobody, individuals or organizations such as media and governments, seems to learn a lesson or grow. All the fuss and bother was, finally, for nothing. A deliberate irony, but still, eventually it begins to wear on you. After reading several of his newer works, some years ago, i gave up on those repetitive, depressing endings.
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JdobbinsPHD
5.0 out of 5 stars A Crichton masterpiece
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2023
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This novel is fast-paced and gripping masterpiece. The movement is non-stop, like being on a fast moving freight train. The characters are very well developed and the plotting is perfect. I highly recommend this novel.
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ARTHUR A. HOMLER
4.0 out of 5 stars Another Thriller
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2023
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Super/duper page turner. A bit weak in the ending. The Crichton genius shines through. Always a great story teller. A treat.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Danger around us
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2023
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I've read most of Michael's books. I found this just looking at titles. I liked it. A fast read. His books always leave you thinking.. what if?
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The Fonz
4.0 out of 5 stars Glad to Have More Crichton Available
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2014
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When I finished Micro, I couldn't help but feel a little depressed. Yes, it wasn't his best work, but it was the last chance to read the author that I'd grown up on. Having read everything else available, I assumed this was the end to the Michael Crichton collection.

Fortunately, Hard Case Crime came along and expanded the catalog! Binary was the first I picked up, and while it's short (I finished in two days while on vacation), it's a solid story that felt like vintage Crichton! It certainly doesn't rank among his best, but it's a solid story that kept me turning the pages, and even followed his classic "this is how technology could go awry" format.

Don't judge this book by its cover... which is an odd one considering there isn't a naked woman in the entire story (or even a female character aside from a minor one). Guess that's what suspense thrillers used to look like in the 70's?

It's a quick and easy to read thriller that's a little smarter than I expected it to be. I'm excited to move on to the next one and continue working through this collection!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Writer shows potential.
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2024
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Michael Crichton was at the beginning of his career but this book shows his classic convoluted thinking and switchback plot style. This story has a rare political element. He probably eliminated the political in future stories in an effort not to turn off any readers.
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Krishna
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Crichton thriller
Reviewed in India on August 21, 2023
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It's a bit dated but it will entertain you throughout. Recommend it as a quick read! I plan to continue working through the Crichton bibliography after this!
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sb
5.0 out of 5 stars venditore consigliato!
Reviewed in Italy on November 3, 2021
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libro perfetto, ricevuto in anticipo come sempre!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Crichton narrative style
Reviewed in Germany on March 5, 2020
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I read it years and years ago in a Czech trasnlation, so I wanted to have the real stuff. Does not disappoint, as usual.
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Joyce
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in Canada on February 20, 2017
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Interesting reads
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BF
5.0 out of 5 stars Parfait
Reviewed in France on December 19, 2017
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Étant un grand fan des livres de Crichton, je ne pouvais qu'aimer cette série écrit sous son pseudonyme. L'écriture est moins abouti que sur ses futurs best sellers mais c'est quand même très bon !
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