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Praise for 'Next':

'A wonderful farrago, energetically stirring up a lot of scientific, medical, business and legal issues... marvellous.' Evening Standard

'A satirical black-comedy thriller... Crichton writes likes Tom Wolfe on speed... completely brilliant... top form.' Daily Mail

'One of the most reliable purveyors of brain-engaged fiction at work today... he is too good a writer not to nail us... diverting stuff.' Daily Express

'Be very afraid... expertly blending science fact with fiction, Crichton sets up mind-boggling scenarios where doctors, lawyers, scientists and big business play God... the pace and intrigue last to the final page.' News of the World

'"Next" is 'The Da Vinci Code' with smarts. Own up, your guilty pleasure holiday reading awaits.' SFX

'Gripping' Zoo

'Thought-provoking and at times frighteningly real, 'Next' is a demanding but enjoyable read.' Woman

'A satiric polemic...compelling... extremely funny... a convincing and scary warning from Crichton' Sunday Times

The highly anticipated new thriller from bestseller Michael Crichton

Jamaica, in 1665 a lone outpost of British power amid Spanish waters in the sunbaked Caribbean. Its capital, Port Royal, a cuthroat town of taverns, grog shops and bawdy houses – the last place imaginable from which to launch an unthinkable attack on a nearby Spanish stronghold. Yet that is exactly what renowned privateer Captain Charles Hunter plans to do, with the connivance of Charles II's ruling governor, Sir James Almont.

The target is Matanceros, guarded by the bloodthirsty Cazalla, and considered impregnable with its gun emplacements and sheer cliffs. Hunter's crew of buccaneers must battle not only the Spanish fleet but other deadly perils – raging hurricanes, cannibal tribes, even sea monsters. But if his ragtag crew succeeds, they will make not only history ... but a fortune in gold.