.com Michael Crichton takes the listener on a one-thousand-year-old journey in his adventure novel Eaters Of The Dead. This remarkable true story originated from actual journal entries of an Arab man who traveled with a group of Vikings throughout northern Europe. In 922 A.D, Ibn Fadlan, a devout Muslim, left his home in Baghdad on a mission to the King of Saqaliba. During his journey, he meets various groups of "barbarians" who have poor hygiene and gorge themselves on food, alcohol and sex. For Fadlan, his new traveling companions are a far stretch from society in the sophisticated "City of Peace." The conservative and slightly critical man describes the Vikings as "tall as palm trees with florid and ruddy complexions." Fadlan is astonished by their lustful aggression and their apathy towards death. He witnesses everything from group orgies to violent funeral ceremonies. Despite the language and cultural barriers, Ibn Fadlan is welcomed into the clan. The leader of the group, Buliwyf (who can communicate in Latin) takes Fadlan under his wing. Without warning, the chieftain is ordered to haul his warriors back to Scandinavia to save his people from the "monsters of the mist." Ibn Fadlan follows the clan and must rise to the occasion in the battle of his life. The unabridged story is read by actor Victor Garber (Titanic; The First Wives Club), who brings life and a personality to the plot--convincingly portraying each character with appropriate accents. Crichton also sets the stage in the beginning and chimes in every so often to clarify historical places and events. If you love historical action thrillers, but are short on time, this audio book packs an epic journey into a three hour adventure. --Gina Kaysen (Running time: 3 Hours; 2 cassettes) Crichton knows how to craft a tale, one that keeps the reader turning the pages. (Houston Chronicle)Michael Crichton is one of our most gifted popular novelists. A true son of Jules Verne and H.G. Wells. A master of plausible and frightening scenarios. He is a connoisseur of catastrophe. (Los Angeles Times)Praise for PREY: Crichton is a master storyteller. (Detroit News)Crichton writes superblythe excitement rises with each page. (Chicago Tribune)One of the great storytellers of our ageWhat an amazing imagination. (New York Newsday)Readers turn to Michael Crichtons novels for entertainment with relentless drive. (San Antonio Express-News)Crichtons books [are]hugely entertaining. (New York Times Book )Like Stephen King, like Robert Ludlum, Crichton knows how to keep a story moving. He writes with an undeniable narrative energy. (Chicago Sun-Times)From the Inside Flap2 cassettes / 3 hoursRead by Victor GarberWith an introduction and running commentary read by Michael CrichtonIn the year A.D. 922, a refined Arab courtier, representative of the powerful Caliph of Bagdad, encounters a party of Viking warriors on their journey to the barbaric North. He is appalled by Viking customs--the wanton sexuality of their pale, angular women, their disregard for cleanliness, their cold-blooded human sacrifices. But only in the depths of the Northland does he learn the horrifying truth: he has been enlisted to combat a terror that comes under cover of night to slaughter the Vikings and devour their flesh. . . . can you read epub on kindle fire Eaters of the Dead
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Another good story from ChrictonBy MikeThe book starts off weird likenyou where reading a real translation of an old document, once you get used to the writing the story is amazing and right in line with what you expect from Michael Chrichtons work. Only wish I knew about this years ago0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Brilliant.By John C. BalchWritten from a tremendously unique perspective, I feared the book would be dry and uninteresting. Not so. The story captured me by the 2nd page, and held my attention as few ever do.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Now I'm a 50 year old and I still love this novelBy Sonja CrispFirst read this as a 20 year old. Now I'm a 50 year old and I still love this novel. A brilliant gem of a book which remains timeless due to its' setting.