17 minutes ago, Leisha Chi-Santorelli from BBC News Culture, @BBCLeisha, reported that James Patterson, one of the world’s best-selling authors, has completed Michael Crichton’s unfinished “passion project” about a humanity-threatening volcanic eruption. The project, titled “Eruption,” takes readers on a thrilling journey through Hawaii’s biggest island, revealing dangerous military secrets dating back decades. Sherri Crichton, who discovered her late husband’s manuscript over a decade ago, is now in talks with Steven Spielberg about a possible big-screen adaptation.
Crichton, known for works such as Twister, Westworld, and ER, has posthumously collaborated with Patterson on this project. Patterson, a prolific writer, was chosen by Sherri Crichton to complete the manuscript. The collaboration required going through meticulous scientific research, with Patterson even hiring a researcher in Alaska to assist.
The completion of “Eruption” marks Patterson’s first attempt at posthumous publishing. The project, previously known as The Black Zone and Vulcan, delves into a dual storyline that intrigued Patterson as a storyteller. The partnership between Patterson and Crichton’s estate has led to a seamless collaboration, with both parties excited about the final outcome.
Sherri Crichton, who has rarely spoken publicly about her late husband, has preserved his legacy through her work at CrichtonSun. The completion of “Eruption” has brought her and her son closer to Crichton’s creative process, despite lingering grief. While there is potential for a sequel or trilogy, Patterson and Sherri are not committing to it just yet.
Overall, the completion of “Eruption” signifies a meaningful collaboration between Patterson and Crichton’s estate, bringing Crichton’s vision to fruition and honoring his legacy in the literary world.
“Necesitaba encontrar una manera de responder algunas de las preguntas que no sabía cómo enseñarle a su hijo sobre él.
“No quería leerlo en un libro.
“No quería simplemente tomarlo de lo que la gente diría que era su experiencia de Michael.
“Necesitaba saberlo – y necesitaba poder presenciarlo y sentirlo – y lo que sucedió durante ese proceso es realmente enamorarse más profundamente.”
Eruption, by James Patterson and Michael Crichton, is published in hardback by Century, on Thursday, 6 June (Recommended retail price: £22).
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