This like-new first edition hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Dust cover is unmarked, black cloth boards, and red lettering on the spine and board of the book. State of Fear is a thriller centered on the subject of climate change and the role of environmental activism. The novel follows Peter Evans, a Los Angeles lawyer who becomes entangled in a plot involving eco-terrorists who stage natural disasters to create fear and media attention around global warming. The novel's release stirred significant public debate, making State of Fear one of Crichton’s most provocative works, blending his signature fast-paced storytelling with pointed social commentary.