Dragon Teeth

Michael Crichton, the #1 New York Times bestselling author, returns to paleontology in this recently discovered novel set in the Wild West during the golden age of fossil hunting. The year is 1876, a time when warring Indian tribes inhabit America’s western territories and lawless gold-rush towns emerge. In many areas, discussing evolution is still illegal. Amidst this tumult, two obsessive paleontologists engage in a fierce rivalry known as the Bone Wars, hunting for dinosaur fossils while sabotaging each other. Enter William Johnson, an arrogant Yale student with more privilege than sense, who aims to survive a summer in the West to win a bet against his rival. He joins renowned paleontologist Othniel Charles Marsh on an expedition, but when Marsh suspects William of spying for his nemesis, Edwin Drinker Cope, he abandons him in Cheyenne, a hub of crime. Forced to ally with Cope, William uncovers a historic discovery that brings exceptional danger. His resilience is tested as he strives to protect his find against some of the West’s most notorious characters. This meticulously researched and imaginative tale, inspired by the real-life rivalry between Cope and Marsh, features an inspiring hero in William Johnson, showcasing Crichton’s signature storytelling prowess.