by Michael Crichton · Círculo de Lectores · tapa dura · ISBN 9788422676898
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In the 10th century, a refined diplomat from the Caliphate of Baghdad is sent as an ambassador to the king of the Bulgars, but is kidnapped by Vikings. From that moment on, he finds himself immersed in a thrilling adventure alongside the Scandinavian warriors, facing 'those who eat the dead'. This novel by Michael Crichton, published in 1999 by Círculo de Lectores, immerses the reader in a world of barbaric customs and unknown dangers.
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.
