Yeah, I enjoy Crichton's writing too. I also became a fan when I first read Jurrasic Park. I have never read State of Fear, but I remember reading an article in "Parade" by Crichton back when it was first published, at the time I thought that I should pick it up when it comes out in paperback but I had forgotten about it until now. That one is now on my list of books to read in the next few months.