Eruption, a new novel from Michael Crichton (and finished by James Patterson), ... Other movies based on his work include “Disclosure,” “Sphere” and “The 13th Warrior” ...

Sometimes, when science fiction books are adapted into movies, they miss the mark and fail to live up to the written works that they are based on.

Crichton's work combines thrilling plots with detailed research, making his novels feel like movies or video games. His ...