by Michael Crichton · Plaza & Janés · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788401326400
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In the 10th century, an ambassador from the Caliph of Baghdad is sent to the king of the Bulgars but is kidnapped by the Vikings. The refined diplomat finds himself immersed in the barbaric customs of the Scandinavian peoples, which he finds both savage and fascinating. Together with them and their chief Bukiwyf, he embarks on an adventure to fight 'those who eat the dead', bloodthirsty creatures from a nightmare. Narrated in the first person, 'Eaters of the Dead' is an adventure novel with a solid historical setting, where myths and legends are part of everyday reality in a magical environment.
John Michael Crichton was an American author, screenwriter and filmmaker. His books have sold over 200 million copies worldwide, and over a dozen have been adapted into films. His literary works heavily feature technology and are usually within the science fiction, techno-thriller, and medical fiction genres. Crichton's novels often explore human technological advancement and attempted dominance over nature, both with frequently catastrophic results; many of his works are cautionary tales, especially regarding themes of biotechnology. Several of his stories center on themes of genetic modification, hybridization, paleontology and/or zoology. Many feature medical or scientific underpinnings, reflective of his own medical background.
