Michael Crichton

For the first 17 years or so of my life, I did not really enjoy reading. It felt more like work than pleasure. Then, for reasons that I will never remember, I received a copy of Red Sun Rising by Michael Crichton. I literally read the book in a single 12 hour period, stopping only to sleep for a little while. It was an amazing book that combined action, advanced technology, a "world renowned expert", and, um, sex. I then proceeded to devour half a dozen other books by M.C. with the best being Sphere. After getting my fill of M.C. I moved on to other, similar authors, such as Tom Clancy, Clive Cussler, Robin Cook, and John Case (I only need to look in the 'C' section of the library to find all my favorites early on!). M.C. played an important role in the development of my current love of reading, and for that, I owe him my respect and gratitude. RIP Mr. Crichton.