I’d like to preface my post by saying that I’ve scoured reddit, but haven’t come up with any suggestions that have really scratched the Crichton itch. So far I’ve tried: Andy Weir, James Rollins, Blake Crouch, Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child, Robin Cook, Steve Alten, Greg Bear, Peter Benchley, Tom Clancy, John Grisham, Dan Brown, and I’m sure there are some I’m forgetting.
I really enjoy the scientific exposition mixes in with the thrills. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!
by ectoplasm777
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Crichton is over pretty far on the “hard” side of the sci-fi spectrum. Off-hand, I can suggest Kim Stanley Robinson, especially his Mars trilogy. The old sci-fi classics like the Foundation series by Isaac Asimov might appeal to you as well.
If you’re into “military” sci-fi, there’s a whole host of them published by Baen: David Weber, Eric Flint, John Ringo, etc. Just be aware that most of them are pretty right-wing in their politics, and they let it show. Also, David Weber has multiple open-ended series going, including his very popular Honor Harrington series; Lord only knows when they’ll all be finished. If you want to try something that at least has an ending (although the door was left open for more) the Prince Roger series jointly written by Weber and Ringo might be a place to start: _March Upcountry_, _March to the Sea_, _March to the Stars_, and _We Few_.
r/printsf can help too
The science is out of date but Fantastic Voyage by Asimov