If you appreciate the thrilling blend of science, technology, and suspense that made Michael Crichton a literary icon, there are several titles you will find equally compelling.

One must-read is Crichton's own early masterpiece, The Andromeda Strain, which blends meticulous scientific detail with edge-of-your-seat tension as scientists race against time to combat an extraterrestrial microorganism threatening humanity.

Fans of Crichton's exploration of genetic manipulation and bioethics in Jurassic Park would find Margaret Atwood’s Oryx and Crake similarly engaging. Atwood crafts an unsettling narrative of genetic engineering and corporate ambition taken to chilling extremes.

Those intrigued by the adventurous elements in Crichton's novels would enjoy Neal Stephenson's Seveneves, which presents a carefully detailed story of humanity's struggle to survive in space following an apocalyptic event on Earth.

Another compelling read is Contact by Carl Sagan, which explores humanity’s first communication with extraterrestrial life through a thrilling blend of realistic science and speculative imagination, echoing Crichton's talent for credible scientific storytelling.

Finally, Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary offers the same compelling fusion of science, suspense, and survival that characterized many of Crichton’s works. Weir vividly details a lone astronaut’s desperate mission to save Earth from impending catastrophe.

These titles capture the essence of Crichton’s approach, with rich, credible scientific speculation woven into gripping plots, making them ideal additions to your reading list.